Families First Receives $2.5K Grant From Newman’s Own Foundation

From Families First: Families First Health & Support Center has received a $2,500 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation, the independent foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman. The grant will be used to support pediatric care at Families First, which includes access to a child development specialist as well as medical providers. Families First provided pediatric care for about 1,000 children and teens last year; the practice is open to everyone.

Newman’s Own Foundation turns all net profits and royalties from the sale of Newman’s Own products into charitable donations. To date, Paul Newman and Newman’s Own Foundation have given over $485 million to thousands of charities around the world.

Families First Health and Support Center is a nonprofit community health center providing primary, prenatal, behavioral and oral health care; parent and family groups; one-on-one family support; and mobile health care. Learn more at 603-422-8208 or FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org.

Caption: Families First receives $2,500 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation to support pediatric care. Here, pediatric nurse practitioner Kimberly O’Mahoney completes a well-child visit.

Photo courtesy of Families First