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Fidelis Care Presents Brady Market with $5,000 Food Insecurity Grant

In observance of National Nutrition Month, Fidelis Care presented a $5,000 grant to support Brady Market’s programs to combat food insecurity in the Syracuse region. The grant is part of $315,000 in donations by Fidelis Care to nonprofit organizations on the front lines of fighting hunger across New York State. Food insecurity impacts about one in 10 New York households.

“Nutrition is healthcare,” said Fidelis Care Sales and Marketing Director Shannon Lombardo.  “Fidelis Care is committed to promoting health and well-being in Syracuse and communities across New York State. That begins by partnering with organizations like Brady Market to help families and individuals gain access to healthy, nutritious foods.”

Brady Market in Syracuse, operated by not-for-profit Brady Social Enterprises, Inc., is a grocery store with retail and wholesale operations, deli and catering, job training, and wraparound support services. It was inspired by the 70-plus year history of Brady Faith Center’s engagement with generations of individuals and families in some of the community’s most impoverished neighborhoods.

“Brady Market is very grateful for this Fidelis Care grant,” said Brady Faith Center Director Kevin Frank. “We absolutely can’t do what we do without wonderful partners. For many who live in the community, Brady Market is the only place to get fresh fruits and vegetables. We plan to use the Fidelis Care funding to take the lead in collaborating with 20 neighborhood organizations to deliver meals for 220 families. One of the wonderful things about this program is that our partner organizations know who needs food support the most. It’s just one of the ways that we are more than a market in this community.”

Lombardo added, “We know that one meal is not going to solve a family’s food insecurity, but these grants give us an opportunity to connect people with agencies and organizations like Brady Market to help them find the resources they need for long-term solutions.”

Fidelis Care takes pride in supporting the vital work of Brady Market and the other food insecurity grant recipients across New York State because no one should suffer from hunger. Click here to see the full list of Fidelis Care food insecurity grant recipient organizations.


Screener Program Provides Support to Families Impacted by Social Determinants of Health

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Fidelis Care’s innovative SDoH screener program was launched two years ago as a grassroots health equity initiative to address conditions in the environments where people are born, live, work, and play that affect their health, well-being, and quality of life. Social Determinants of Health can affect a wide range of health risks and outcomes – particularly among vulnerable populations and in underserved areas.

The screener enables trained Fidelis Care representatives to assess an individual’s immediate needs and challenges related to SDoH through a brief series of questions covering areas such as access to transportation, food, and secure and safe housing. More than 450,000 Fidelis Care members have participated to date.


Click 
here to learn more about the different Social Determinants of Health and find available resources.


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Fidelis Care Presents Life of Hope with $20,000 Maternal Health Grant
3/13/2024 • Posted by Fidelis Care in In The Community, Social Determinants of Health, Women's Health

Fidelis Care Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vincent Marchello presented a $20,000 maternal health grant to Life of Hope in Brooklyn. The funding is one of nine grants awarded to community-based not-for-profit organizations that support maternal health and wellness across New York State. The grants, totaling $158,000, will assist these organizations that play a vital role in ensuring safe pregnancies and healthy babies – particularly for underserved, lower-income women and their families.

“Fidelis Care is pleased to recognize the work of Life of Hope with this maternal health grant,” Dr. Marchello said. “Through our partnership and shared commitment, these funds are critical to ensure quality access to maternal care and education, which is fundamental for promoting healthier pregnancies, reducing risks, and improving outcomes for mothers and infants. I am impressed by what the Life of Hope team does to improve accessibility and inclusivity of care, especially for the community’s most vulnerable.”

Life of Hope in Brooklyn is a nonprofit organization that provides health and wellness offerings to the youth and immigrant populations, including a hub for pregnant and postpartum women. The Fidelis Care grant will allow Life of Hope to provide an extra layer of targeted support to mothers with high-risk medical conditions.

“We are so proud to partner with Fidelis Care to expand our birth equity program to provide support services for expectant mothers who face health challenges and need a higher level of care,” Life of Hope Deputy Director Dr. Christina Pardo said. “We see ourselves as the hope in our community. Our birth equity program helps families have safe pregnancies and deliveries through respectful and dignified services, care, and education.”

“Thank you so much for your partnership, Fidelis Care,” Life of Hope Chair and Co-Founder Father Juan Luxama said. “Life of Hope is a center for people who face obstacles like poverty and limited access to healthcare. Together, we are going to help them so that down the road, they can succeed on their own. It is our duty to clear the path for generations to come.”

Click here to learn more about the Fidelis Care maternal health grants and recipient organizations.


Fidelis Care Presents Life of Hope with $20,000 Maternal Health Grant
3/13/2024 • Posted by Fidelis Care in In The Community, Social Determinants of Health, Women's Health

Fidelis Care Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vincent Marchello presented a $20,000 maternal health grant to Life of Hope in Brooklyn. The funding is one of nine grants awarded to community-based not-for-profit organizations that support maternal health and wellness across New York State. The grants, totaling $158,000, will assist these organizations that play a vital role in ensuring safe pregnancies and healthy babies – particularly for underserved, lower-income women and their families.

“Fidelis Care is pleased to recognize the work of Life of Hope with this maternal health grant,” Dr. Marchello said. “Through our partnership and shared commitment, these funds are critical to ensure quality access to maternal care and education, which is fundamental for promoting healthier pregnancies, reducing risks, and improving outcomes for mothers and infants. I am impressed by what the Life of Hope team does to improve accessibility and inclusivity of care, especially for the community’s most vulnerable.”

Life of Hope in Brooklyn is a nonprofit organization that provides health and wellness offerings to the youth and immigrant populations, including a hub for pregnant and postpartum women. The Fidelis Care grant will allow Life of Hope to provide an extra layer of targeted support to mothers with high-risk medical conditions.

“We are so proud to partner with Fidelis Care to expand our birth equity program to provide support services for expectant mothers who face health challenges and need a higher level of care,” Life of Hope Deputy Director Dr. Christina Pardo said. “We see ourselves as the hope in our community. Our birth equity program helps families have safe pregnancies and deliveries through respectful and dignified services, care, and education.”

“Thank you so much for your partnership, Fidelis Care,” Life of Hope Chair and Co-Founder Father Juan Luxama said. “Life of Hope is a center for people who face obstacles like poverty and limited access to healthcare. Together, we are going to help them so that down the road, they can succeed on their own. It is our duty to clear the path for generations to come.”

Click here to learn more about the Fidelis Care maternal health grants and recipient organizations.