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  March is Social Work Month, a time to reflect on the invaluable contributions that social workers make to individuals and communities. At Greater Mental Health of New York*, we believe that everyone deserves greater mental health – and our team of passionate and dedicated social workers helps make this possible every day. Our approach to mental health promotes integrated care and addresses health-related social needs. We accomplish this through a wide array of person-centered services and supports. What does this mean for the individuals and families engaged in our services? We help people who are seeking hope and healing, people who

  Social work is a calling for me, rather than a job. During this Social Work Month, I take great pride in discussing a career path that has helped so many others. I have been a medical social worker for over 35 years, the last eight here at Fidelis Care. I currently support the medically fragile children’s team. I also get tremendous satisfaction from researching and presenting my findings on various social work topics to my peers. I knew that I wanted to be a social worker when I was 9 years old and watched a movie about a child with autism.

During Women’s History Month, Fidelis Care is pleased to recognize our 2025 Women of Impact who serve their communities. We salute these providers and community partners who make a difference every day.   Chavon Bunch Executive Director, Southside Community Center Chavon Bunch leads Southside Community Center, which works to affirm, empower, and foster the development of self-pride among African American citizens of greater Ithaca. Programming at Southside Community Center includes youth and educational services, a food pantry, pet care clinics, bicycle services, performing arts, and culturally significant events and celebrations that honor the historic, present, and future lives of Black people. Chavon has worked

Fidelis Care Awards The Birthing Place Foundation with Maternal Health Grant In Recognition of Maternal Health Awareness Day Fidelis Care awarded a maternal health grant to The Birthing Place Foundation in the Bronx, NY in recognition of Maternal Health Awareness Day. The grant will support The Birthing Place Foundation’s ongoing efforts in maternal health – particularly to help underserved, lower-income women and their families. The Fidelis Care grant will support The Birthing Place’s Familia Flourish: Breastfeeding and Beyond (FFBB) program, which aims to improve mental health outcomes for postpartum parents, while providing educational and career opportunities for BIPOC birth professionals. The Birthing Place

  The Fidelis Care ‘Veggies to Go’ program distributed 1,895 bags of healthy food to individuals and families in need during its 2024 season. That adds up to a total nearly 80,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables given away since the program began in 2022. Veggies to Go addresses nutrition and food insecurity in urban and rural communities across New York State. “Nutrition is healthcare,” said Fidelis Care Sales and Marketing Director Shannon Lombardo. “We know that one bag of fresh fruits and vegetables is not going to solve a family’s food insecurity. But the Fidelis Care Veggies to Go program