MISHAWAKA, Indiana – A total of 55 non-profit organizations across Indiana and Chicago’s south suburbs will receive a boost through $448,000 in funding from Franciscan Health’s Social Impact Partnership Program (SIPP) for community health improvement programs.

SIPP is a community health enrichment program that builds partnerships with nonprofit health and human service agencies providing services in at-risk communities served by Franciscan Health. The goal of the program is to foster long-term relationships with community providers to better address significant health issues among vulnerable populations.

“This program honors the incredible work our partners provide to community members each and every day,” said Kate Hill-Johnson, administrative director of Community Health Improvement for Franciscan Health. “We are proud to support their efforts as we build the communities’ health together.”

A committee of local Franciscan Health leaders selected the funding recipients in each geographic region. Awardees were selected on the basis of program applications demonstrating their ability to address priority health needs and health equity based on Franciscan’s Community Health Needs Assessment process. Priority health issues identified include physical activity and nutrition, including food insecurity efforts; housing support; healthy relationships; mental wellness and Parent Cafés, where parents and caregivers can develop strategies to strengthen families.

Recipient organizations will collaborate with Franciscan’s Community Health Improvement team to ensure program effectiveness meets the organization’s stated goals. Participation includes orientation and progress reports at six-month and one-year intervals to be considered for future funding and support.

2024-2025 Franciscan Health Social Impact Partnership Program Grant Recipients

Central Indiana
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Archdiocese of Indianapolis
Burmese American Community Institute
Catholic Charities Indianapolis
Gleaners Food Bank
Hope for Tomorrow
Indiana Immunization Coalition
Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County
YMCA of Greater Indianapolis
Eclectic Soul VOICES Corp.
Churches in Mission
Youth First, Inc.
Trinity Free Clinic

Northern Indiana
NERD Youth Services
TradeWinds Services, Inc.
Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, Inc.
Hope Christian Church
Housing Opportunities
Golden Hope Ministry
The Caring Place
St. Michael’s Wheelchair Ramp Ministry
Habitat of Humanity NWI
Metro Community Outreach
Crossroads YMCA
St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Crown Point
Moraine House
Hilltop Neighborhood Housing
Community Health Network
Catholic Charities
Dunebrook, Inc.
Healthy Communities of LaPorte County
Open Door Community Alliance
Sacred Heart Food Pantry
The Salvation Army
Nest Community Center
We All In Recovery
Stepping Stone Shelter

Western Indiana
Bravely
Caregiver Companion
Lafayette Neighborhood Housing Services
LTHC Homeless Services
Mental Health America
Food Finders
Lafayette Catholic School System
The Arts Federation
Junior Achievement
GracePoint Resource Center
Appleseed Childhood Education

South Suburban Chicago
Harold Colbert Jones Memorial Community Center
Crisis Center for South Suburbia 
South Suburban PADS
St. Coletta’s of Illinois
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