2010 Community Benefit Grant Program

Kaiser Permanente San Rafael is pleased to announce its 2010 Community Benefit Grant Program. For over 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 2010 include:

I. Promote healthier choices earlier in life by supporting healthy eating and active living, as well as prevention programs which reduce youth alcohol and substance use.

II. Support programs which increase access to care and coverage, as well as supportive services, for vulnerable populations.

III. Support Community Health Centers and other Safety Net providers of care for under and uninsured.

IV. Support healthcare workforce development.

V. Support Breast Health

*Petaluma and the greater Sonoma Valley communities are part of the Marin service area, and Marin priorities govern grantmaking to these communities. If you are unsure which priorities apply, please contact Myrna.E.Rivas@kp.org for clarification.

For 2010, the Marin Sonoma Community Benefit Program is requesting that Letters of Interest(LOI) be submitted for organizations. The range of grants this year is $5,000 - $20,000 Letters of Interest are accepted through February 1, 2010. The Kaiser Permanente Marin Sonoma Community Benefit Programs 2010 Grant Cycle Announcement and LOI instructions can be downloaded here.

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

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