2008 Community Benefit Grant Program

Kaiser San Rafael is pleased to announce its 2008 Community Benefit Grant Program. For sixty years, Kaiser Permanente’s social mission has been the foundation for its community service programs. As a values-driven, not-for-profit integrated health care program, Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to improving the health of its members and the communities it serves.

Through partnerships with community organizations and government agencies, Kaiser Permanente addresses issues and concerns that affect overall community health. These partnerships are built upon the sharing of knowledge and resources between Kaiser Permanente and health-related community service organizations. Kaiser Permanente brings a variety of resources to these partnerships: cash grants to support community activities, volunteers and in-kind donations.

Each year, Kaiser Permanente provides funds to community organizations and government entities to improve the health of the communities we serve. Kaiser San Rafael has identified priority health and social needs that impact the lives of vulnerable populations through a community needs assessment that is conducted every three years. These priorities provide the basis for the Kaiser Permanente Marin / Sonoma Community Benefit Program and guide the distribution of Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center contributions to the community.

The priority needs identified for the Kaiser San Rafael area through 2008 include: The Community Benefit department is accepting applications for the 2008 Community Benefit grants program February 1 to March 3, 2008. The grant Application will be available from this site beginning February 1. Request from $5,000 - $20,000 will be considered.

• Promote healthier choices earlier in life by supporting healthy eating and active living, as well as prevention programs that reduce youth alcohol and substance use.
• Support Community Health Centers and other Safety Net providers of care for under and uninsured.
• Support programs that increase access to care and coverage, as well as supportive services, for vulnerable populations.
• Support health care workforce development.
• Support breast health.

We look forward to working with you to improve the health of our communities. Andrea Michelsen, Community Benefit Manager (707) 571-3867
Myrna Rivas, Community Benefit Associate (707) 571-3846

Eligibility guidelines and the application submission time frame are described on the Kaiser Permanente Marin/Sonoma Community Benefit grant application (available February 1, 2008) and the Kaiser Permanente Marin/Sonoma Community Benefit grant programs brochure.

Applications are excepted February 1 to March 3, 2008. The application can be downloaded beginning February 1.

Congratulations to these 2007 Marin Sonoma Community Benfit grant recipients.

Be healthy. Live well. Thrive.