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St. Mary Medical Center Empowers Community Health: Grants Nearly $200,000 to Three Nonprofits in Remarkable Initiative

LONG BEACH ― Dignity Health – St. Mary Medical Center recently granted nearly $200,000 to three local nonprofit organizations who are making a difference by addressing the health care needs of local, underserved communities. Through its annual community health grant program, St. Mary Medical Center is able to work collaboratively with these select organizations to improve the well-being of local residents in greater Long Beach.

First, Century Villages at Cabrillo received funding for its Pathways to Health 2024 program that prioritizes mental health resources, community engagement opportunities, peer-to-peer support groups and more.

The second grantee is Mental Health America of Los Angeles for its support in addressing the psychological factors that contribute to community members who are unhoused with mental health needs using the Emergency Department as their primary form of healthcare.

The third recipient is Precious Lamb Preschool, receiving a grant for its supportive services that promote healing and trauma-informed care for students and their parents who are experiencing homelessness.  

“Thanks to our Community Health Grant Program, we were able to provide assistance to three organizations that prioritize the needs of underprivileged families and victims of trauma,” shares Carolyn Caldwell, President and CEO at St. Mary Medical Center. “We are so grateful to have the opportunity to collaborate with such key partners in the community to help those in greatest need.”

Details: https://www.dignityhealth.org/about-us/community-health.

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