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UnitedHealthcare Awards Nearly $100,000 in Community Builder Grants to Six Community Organizations in Michigan

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 3, 2020

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Michigan has awarded nearly $100,000 in Community Builder Grants to six community organizations aimed at improving access to health care services and addressing social determinants of health.

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  • Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Michigan has awarded nearly $100,000 in Community Builder Grants to six community organizations aimed at improving access to health care services and addressing social determinants of health.
  • Through the Community Builder Grant program, we are investing in community partnerships designed to break down barriers to health care services and improve quality of life among underserved populations, said Dennis Mouras, CEO, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Michigan.
  • Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency (NEMCSA) $10,000 for Alpena-based Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency to provide gap funding for emergency needs among community members in 11 northeast Michigan counties.
  • NEMCSA is grateful for the generosity of UnitedHealthcare, said Lisa Bolen, executive director and CEO, Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency.