GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Molina Healthcare of Michigan plans on donating over $68,000 to 17 community-based organizations throughout the state to help address COVID-19 pandemic resource shortages.
The nonprofits will include those with health centers, that help battle food insecurity, provide senior care, assist families with children, and provide services and support to the state's homeless population.
“As this unprecedented public health crisis continues to evolve, we have an obligation to support organizations serving Michigan residents in need as we all face the new reality of addressing the many ways this pandemic has affected our daily lives,” said Christine Surdock, plan president of Molina Healthcare of Michigan. “The donations will support important efforts as Molina continues to provide best-in-class support for our members, providers, and the various communities we serve.”
The funds will support organizations on the ground helping Michigan’s most vulnerable populations while the state is under a stay-at-home order. Several local community partners across the state will receive funding support from Molina Healthcare, including:
Kent County
Access of West Michigan
Catholic Charities of West Michigan
Cherry Health FQHC
Salvation Army KROC
SECOM
Kalamazoo County
Ministry with Community
Open Doors Kalamazoo
Genesee County
Carriage Town Ministries
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
Genesee County Community Action Resource Dept.
Oakland County
Forgotten Harvest
Grace Centers of Hope
The Baldwin Center
Wayne County
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
Forgotten Harvest
Gleaners Community Food Bank
Neighborhood Service Organization
Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division
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