TULSA, OKLA. — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma(BCBSOK)awarded $935,000 in Blue ImpactSM grants to 27 nonprofits addressing the social and economic factors that play a role in health and wellness across Oklahoma.
Since 2011, Blue ImpactSM grants, formally known as Healthy Kids, Healthy Families, have supported nonprofit organizations that provide a variety of health-related services withproven,sustainable,and measurable programs. The funding supports programs that reach children and their families in five key areas: economic opportunity and stability, neighborhood and built environment, nutrition, locally defined health solutions, and optimal health outcomes.
“Blue Impact grants are part of our ongoing commitment to support nonprofit organizations that focus on the health of Oklahomans,” said Stephania Grober, BCBSOK president. “We are proud to partner with this year’s recipients and are excited to see how their innovative and impactful programs make a significant difference in our community.”
The 2023 Blue Impact grantees are: Economic Opportunities:
• Community Action Project Tulsa
• Genesys Works
• Madison Strategies Due North
• ReMerge
• Tulsa Higher Education Consortium Locally Defined Health Solutions:
• City Care
• Health Outreach Prevention Education
• Honestly
• INTEGRIS Foundation
• SISU
• The Springs Neighborhood and Built Environment:
• Habitat for Humanity Green Country
• Hospitality House
• Modus
• National Fitness Campaign Nutrition:
• Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma
• Hunger Free Oklahoma
• Meals on Wheels Tulsa
• Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
• Skyline Urban Ministries Optimal Health Outcomes: • El Centro
• Genesis Project
• Griffin Memorial Hospital • Health Alliance for the Uninsured
• Mercy Foundation
• OU Stephenson Cancer Center
• Palomar