Judy Ivan Healthy Communities Endowment announces 2017 grant recipients

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System (SJMHS) has announced the recipients of the 2017 Judy Ivan Healthy Communities Endowment Grants, totaling $22,745 to support local programs.

Aid in Milan, Britton Deerfield High School, Dundee Community Schools, Milan High School, Milan Seniors for Healthy Living, Saline Area Senior Center and Saline Parks and Recreation were chosen as recipients of 2017 grant monies.

The Judy Ivan Healthy Communities Endowment was created to provide community groups within the Saline service area with financial resources to support projects or initiatives that focus on improving the health of their communities. Since its formation in 2001, over $450,000 has been allocated to community initiatives.

"The Committee is increasingly seeking to support new and innovative programs that address community health needs," said Karen Campbell, major gifts manager, SJMHS. "Seven project requests were funded this year including a parenting skills enrichment program at Britton Deerfield Schools, an education and support series on aging issues for seniors at the Saline Area Senior Center, and a program to purchase healthy food and snacks to supplement the food pantry at Aid in Milan."

The Endowment makes grants annually and will be accepting applications for the 2018 cycle in January through March of 2018. For more information, please contact Karen Campbell at karen.campbell@stjoeshealth.org.