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Blue Cross continues to support medical care for the uninsured, human services, and education organizations in Illinois
Chicago (July 9, 2008) – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) recently gave $960,000 in grants to 83 501(c)3 organizations in Illinois. In line with its mission, "to promote the health and wellness of our members and communities through accessible, cost-effective, quality health care," BCBSIL's giving focused mostly on community-based organizations that provide hands-on health services to the uninsured. BCBSIL also funded programs that provide human services and education to underserved communities in the state, as well as arts organizations. This was the first of two grant cycles that BCBSIL holds annually.
In addition, BCBSIL donated $90,000 in credits toward IBM Certified Used Equipment to 28 local nonprofits in collaboration with IBM. The non-profits used this “credit” to obtain needed laptops, desktops and monitors.
"Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is proud to support health and other much-needed services for those who may not have access otherwise," said Clarita Santos, director of Community Health Initiatives at BCBSIL. “We have targeted many public health organizations that are making a real difference in communities, and we also are supporting programs that promote child health and wellness.”
For more information about BCBSIL's charitable giving programs, contact Jennifer Tani by email or at (312) 653-7159. Visit the about us Web site to apply online for a grant. Applications for the second grant cycle are due September 30, 2008.
The latest grantees are:
- A Safe Place
- Access Community Health Network
- AGAPE Youth Network
- Alexian Brothers AIDS Ministry
- Alivio Medical Center
- Alliance for Community Peace
- American Indian Center (AIC)
- American Lung Association of Illinois- Greater Chicago
- Apna Ghar
- Arab-American Family Services
- Asian Health Coalition of Illinois
- Association House of Chicago
- Avenues to Independence
- Between Friends
- Blue Cap
- Boys Town
- BUILD
- Care For Real
- CASA of Williamson County
- Cathedral Counseling Center
- Centro San Bonifacio
- Chicago Area Project
- Chicago Christian Industrial League
- Chicago Coalition for the Homeless
- Chicago Family Health Center
- Chicago Freedom School
- Chicago House and Social Service Agency
- Chicagoland Bicycle Federation
- Childcare Network of Evanston
- Children's Home + Aid
- Christian Outreach of Lutherans
- Christopher House
- CoACH Care Center
- Community Health Care Clinic
- CommunityHealth
- Connections for Abused Women and their Children
- Deborah's Place
- Developmental Services Center (DSC)
- Edwards County Council on Aging
- Family Health Partnership Clinic
- Family House
- Free People's Clinic
- Global Girls
- Goldie's Place
- Hands of Hope Family Clinic
- Holy Family Ministries
- Housing Opportunities for Women
- Howard Area Community Center
- Infant Welfare Clinic
- Inspiration Corporation
- Japanese American Service Committee (JASC)
- Korean American Community Services
- Latinos Progresando
- Lawrence Hall Youth Services
- Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
- Lifelink Charities
- Mattoon Area Family YMCA
- Music Institute of Chicago
- Music Theatre Workshop
- People's Resource Center
- Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation
- REST
- Sarah's Circle
- SisterHouse
- SOS Children's Villages Illinois
- Southwest Chicago PADS
- Southwest Community Services
- Special Olympics Illinois
- Sudden Infant Death Services of Illinois
- Teen Parent Connection
- The ARK
- The Bridge Youth & Family Services
- The Center for Independence through Conductive Education
- The Chicago Public Education Fund
- The Infant Welfare Society of Chicago
- The Monroe Foundation
- The Youth Job Center of Evanston
- Tri City Health Partnership
- True Star Foundation
- Umoja Student Development Corporation
- White Crane Wellness Center
- Will County Children's Advocacy Center
- YOU CAN MAKE IT
About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
With more than 7 million members, BCBSIL (www.bcbsil.com) is the largest health insurance company in Illinois. Started in 1936, BCBSIL is committed to promoting the health and wellness of its members and its communities through accessible, cost-effective, quality health care. BCBSIL is a Division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company (HCSC). HCSC is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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