Investing in the Health and Future of Omaha: CHI Health Gives $450K in Community Improvement Grants
CHI Health is proud to award nine Omaha Metro organizations with Community Health Improvement Grants, expected to have a significant positive impact on the lives of many Omaha residents.
The nine organizations that will receive a portion of the $450,000 are:
- Immigrant Legal Center + Refugee Empowerment Center
- Omaha Pathways Community Hub
- Together Inc.
- Omaha Bridges out of Poverty
- Latino Center of the Midlands
- Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim
- RISE
- InCommon
- No More Empty Pots
These grants are an example of the many ways CHI Health is investing in community solutions to reduce health disparities. Last year, CHI Health Omaha hospitals contributed more than $230 million in community benefits, with most going toward care for the underinsured and uninsured.
“We are thrilled to support these incredible organizations through our Community Health Improvement Grants,” said Ashley Carroll, Division Director of Healthy Communities and Community Benefit at CHI Health. “Their dedication to addressing critical health needs aligns perfectly with our mission to create healthier communities by reducing barriers to optimal health and wellbeing, while honoring human dignity. These grants are not just about funding, they're about building partnerships. By investing directly in organizations and people who are closest to the issues, we avoid duplication of effort, competition for finite resources and can have the greatest impact. We encourage other organizations to join us in supporting these vital initiatives.”
Check presentations were done in person for four of the organizations in the Omaha area:
No More Empty Pots (NMEP)
CHI Health gave $50,000 to enhance access to locally sourced, culturally significant foods and nutrition information. The initiative builds on an existing partnership with 75 North, which aims to serve households in high-need zip codes.
InCommon
CHI Health gave $47,086 to provide educational opportunities, community outreach, and access to resources for over 500 low-income, underserved individuals in East Omaha. The program will address health equity barriers for immigrants and refugees by focusing on social determinants of health.
RISE
CHI Health gave $40,000 to support at least 1,000 individuals navigating the criminal justice system after reentry, focusing on their overall well-being, and that of their family, and their community. The initiative will assess physical, emotional and mental health needs and address them through education and intervention.
Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim (CMPI)
CHI Health gave $50,000 to support mental health services and domestic violence prevention for the Maya community in Nebraska, known as Maya Q’anjob’al. CMPI will collaborate with an Indigenous-led practice to provide culturally-informed mental health services to support 114 youth and adults.