Examples of Our Giving
The Humana Foundation's support of community partners totaled $5.1 million in 2008. Humana Inc. also provided $2.6 million last year.
The Foundation's giving focuses primarily on health. We also support selected projects promoting arts and culture and education improvement.
Contributions to Health
The Foundation's health-related giving focuses primarily on three areas:
- Childhood health and education
- Health literacy
- Active lifestyles
- More about Health Giving
- Read how The Humana Foundation supports nonprofit partners that address community and childhood health.
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- 2008 Grant Recipients
- Read a complete list of 2008 grantees receiving support for health improvement programs.
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The Humana Foundation's initiatives have an impact on childhood health and health literacy.
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Contributions to Arts and Culture
Actors Theatre of Louisville's Humana Festival of New American Plays
The Humana Foundation's 33-year sponsorship of Actors Theatre of Louisville and the Humana Festival of New American Plays represents the longest partnership between a corporation and a performing arts organization in the United States.
Three Humana Festival plays have won Pulitzer Prizes, six have won the American Theatre Critics Award, and four have won the Obie Award. It is no surprise that this event is often referred to as the preeminent new play festival in the country.
More about the Festival
Browse interesting facts about the Humana Festival of New American Plays at Actors Theatre
Contributions to Education Improvement
Every 1 Reads
The Foundation supports Every 1 Reads, a community-wide effort to have every child in Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Ky., reading at or above grade level. Since 2003, the number of novice readers overall has been reduced from 19 percent to 8.5 percent. This reduction translates to more than 10,000 students with improved reading scores and skills.
Business Higher Education Forum (BHEF)
The Foundation supports the BHEF's College Readiness Initiative (CRI): An Agenda for Educational Success. This initiative addresses the challenge of increasing educational attainment rates for students in the Louisville, Ky., region by promoting college readiness, access, and work/life success. Through this work, CRI hopes to develop a model for education reform efforts in other communities.
Humana Foundation Scholarship Program
The Foundation supports the children of Humana associates through a Scholarship Program
Other Contributions
Our Communities Benefit
Through the Our Communities Benefit program, a one-time $100,000 grant is awarded to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in each of the eligible locations. Humana's gifts of $100,000 in each community are intended to help recipient organizations reach greater milestone goals and expand impact.
2008 Our Communities Benefit Winners
- Fresh Start Women's Foundation (Arizona) – supports women seeking information, resources, and assistance in their quest for emotional and financial independence.
- Beacon of Hope (Atlanta) – strengthens families and communities through education, human services, and community development.
- Easter Seals Work Resource Center (Cincinnati) – empowers individuals with disabilities and disadvantages to increase their independence through employment.
- Misericordia Heart of Mercy Center (Chicago) – helps adults and children with developmental disabilities.
- Houston Food Bank (Houston) – seeks food donations and distributes to local charitable programs.
- Don Bosco Centers (Kansas City) – provides nurturing environments through recreational and educational programming delivered through its six community centers.
- Odyssey House (Louisiana) – offers services and support systems through a behavioral healthcare facility with an emphasis on addiction treatment.
- The Warrick Dunn Foundation (Tampa Bay) – provides opportunities for economically disadvantaged single parents and children who have demonstrated a commitment to achieve financial independence and stability.
- Kids on the Move (Utah) – provides support and services for low-income families, especially those with special needs children.
Additional Information
Get more details about Our Communities Benefit
Disaster Relief
Humana and The Humana Foundation also support disaster preparedness and relief. In 2008, The Humana Foundation responded to relief efforts along the Gulf Coast and in Louisville, Ky., with gifts to the American Red Cross. In addition, The Humana Foundation made a contribution to the American Red Cross' National Campaign for Disaster Relief.
Matching Gifts
Humana does not currently have an associate-wide matching gift program. However, we contribute to organizations in which our associates are involved through programs like the Spirit of Philanthropy Award and the Dollars 4 Doers Drawing.
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