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13 Jul, 2024
Lakay Acces Sante Awarded $5,000 Grant from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
Lakay Acces Sante Receives a $5,000 Grant from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
The Lakay Acces Sante has received a grant in the amount of $5,000 from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. The donation made through The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey will be used to fund the Promoting The Health Of Haitian Immigrants In New Jersey program.
"This grant from Horizon will enable Lakay Acces Sante to continue our important work consisting of mobilizing and empowering self-motivated Haitian community members and allies to help at least 300 new Haitian immigrants (NHI) in New Jersey improve their access to health and human services over the next twelve months," said Lukenson Francois, President. "Lakay Acces Sante will benefit vital support to advance the health and well-being of the Haitian community in New Jersey, particularly the new immigrants, and the development of our young organization."
The program includes conducting a community survey to better understand Haitian immigrants' health needs, providing health education on prevention and management of common health issues, offering social services to facilitate their adaptation, and forming partnerships with local health institutions to improve access to culturally appropriate care.
"Horizon is pleased to support the important work being done by Lakay Acces Sante to improve the access of new Haitian immigrants to health and human services through our Healthy Communities Grant Program," said Jonathan R. Pearson, Executive Director of The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey.
About The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey's philanthropic arm, The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, is focused on making New Jersey healthier by supporting non-profit organizations that expand access to health care, remove barriers to good health, and increase opportunities for everyone to achieve their best health. For more information, visit HZNFoundation.org.
About Lakay Acces Sante
At Lakay Acces Sante, we mobilize, empower, and connect community members to create a healthier life together. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of Haitian immigrants in New Jersey through education, advocacy, and community partnerships.
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