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The Humana Foundation encourages greater health equity by focusing on social determinants of health.

About us

The Humana Foundation was established in 1981 as the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. and is focused on health equity, working to eliminate unjust, avoidable and unnecessary barriers in health and healthcare. The Foundation fosters evidence-based collaborations and investments that help people in underserved communities live connected, healthy lives. As a steward of good health, the Foundation creates healthy emotional connections for people and communities and is shaping a healthier approach to nutrition to support lifelong well-being. For more information, visit humanafoundation.org. Humana Inc. and The Humana Foundation believe everyone should have access to the tools and support needed to have a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. Our commitment to improving health outcomes for all – our members and patients, employees, the communities we serve, the healthcare system, and the environment - is the foundation of our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact platform.

Industry

Philanthropy

Company size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Louisville, KY

Specialties

Nonprofit, Philanthropy, and Health Equity

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  As September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, we want to take a moment to recognize the importance of mental health and the efforts being made to support those in need. The veteran population is a major focus of the Humana Foundation’s work. In partnership with Face The Fight, we are committed to cutting veteran suicide rates in half by 2030. Since its establishment in June 2023, Face the Fight has already made significant progress in extending equitable access to suicide prevention efforts among veterans. Learn more about these efforts at wefacethefight.org
  
• The Humana Foundation celebrated the opening of 12 pickleball courts at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center! This investment in the Louisville Urban League (LUL) highlights the Humana Foundation’s commitment to creating health equity and advancing equitable access and outcomes for diverse communities by eliminating the social and structural barriers to good health and healthcare.
  Thank you to the community members who joined us for our “In the Kitchen” and court ribbon cutting event at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. Recently, the Humana Foundation awarded the Louisville Urban League (LUL) a $217,000 grant for 12 new indoor hard courts for sports like pickleball, volleyball or basketball at the center. These courts will offer people across Louisville the opportunity to engage in some of the fastest growing sports in America at one of Louisville’s premier athletic facilities. Read more about this event and donation at https://huma.na/4ewrwiu.
  
• Our Humana team has been hard at work giving back to our communities for “Month of Impact” from Aug. 21 – Sept. 21, and we’re thrilled with the progress we’ve made towards our goal of creating $10 million of impact. As we enter the final week of our Month of Impact, let’s keep the momentum going. Every effort counts! Thank you everyone for participating and helping us make a difference! #TeamHumana #Philanthropy #HumanaFoundation
  
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  September is National Preparedness Month, which makes it the perfect time to reflect on how we can better prepare our communities for disasters. Preparedness goes beyond emergency kits and evacuation plans. It includes strengthening our infrastructure and systems to withstand and quickly recover from disasters. Unfortunately, disasters often highlight existing inequities, with vulnerable communities bearing the brunt. Strengthening infrastructure is just one way we can bridge these gaps and ensure essential services stay operational for everyone. As Board Chair for The Center for Disaster Philanthropy, I can say that their resources are best-in-class and their commitment to advancing health equity during times of disaster is unmatched. #philanthropy #disasterphilanthropy #communityresilienceCheck out their article that outlines why infrastructure is critical, here: https://lnkd.in/gE48VK2F
  Critical Infrastructure and Systems - Center for Disaster Philanthropy https://disasterphilanthropy.org
• We were truly honored to share our commitment at today's Face The Fight healthcare roundtable discussion at Operation Stand Down Tennessee in Nashville! Humana Foundation CEO Tiffany Benjamin engaged with the region's healthcare industry leaders who play such a critical role in the health and well-being of our military veterans, their families and caregivers. The veteran population is a major focus of the Humana Foundation’s work and we’re proud to support Face the Fight. In partnership with USAA and a growing coalition, we hope to significantly reduce veteran suicide rates across the country. #FaceTheFight #HumanaFoundation #Philanthropy
  
• As part of our employee programming, we offer "matching gifts" to employee donations to eligible nonprofits. And throughout our currently ongoing "Month of Impact" at Humana, we are offering a double match to those employee donations utilized the double match to help keep the Geeva Arts Festival alive here in Louisville when funding was short. Read Sunder's story on lifting the annual festival of Indian performing arts to new heights:https://lnkd.in/ebJavSy6
  
• Our CEO Tiffany Benjamin attended Leadership Kentucky, Inc. last week and will share insights and takeaways from her experience on our website. Thank you, Leadership Kentucky, for providing the opportunity to get to know the people we serve in our home state!
  
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  Last week, I attended Leadership Kentucky, Inc. , a program that brings together leaders from across the state to address complex issues and explore Kentucky’s resources and opportunities. This program gave me the opportunity to meet with Kentucky's leaders and delve into vital topics such as the state’s economy, education, health and human services, law and justice and the environment. Engaging with fellow leaders and gaining new insights always re-energizes me to think differently about how we can help support our communities. Stay tuned for an upcoming blog post about what I learned on the Humana Foundation website.
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  September is Hunger Action Month, a time to focus on combating food insecurity and its impact on our communities. For more than five years, we have partnered with San Antonio Food Bank to help with their efforts to battle food insecurity among older adults. In doing so, we have supported the expansion of their senior grocery program, which provides reliable access to nutritious foods for older adults in diverse and underserved communities. Learn more about the San Antonio Food Bank and its impactful work here: https://safoodbank.org/
  
• Inspiring work by our partners at Eshelman Innovation utilizing our Health Equity Innovation Fund to create equitable solutions around food insecurity! Hear from our own Chief Impact Officer Danielle Simone Neveles, MBA in this great video about the project:
  “Food is the foundation to everything we do.” —Ashlie Thomas, CSM, LSSBB, gardener, advocate, tech entrepreneur, PowerUp partner Created by Eshelman Innovation with support from the Humana Foundation, PowerUp is an initiative that empowers communities historically underserved and underrepresented by the U.S. healthcare system. To address challenges around food insecurity in the Black community, PowerUp partnered with the country’s largest #HBCU, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Through the N.C. A&T Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, PowerUp tapped faculty and student expertise for possible solutions. 💡 One bright idea came from Thomas, who has a master’s degree from NC A&T. She is developing TerraLink, a digital technology platform that uses AI to help fill the gaps between food production and distribution and health and nutrition education. “I want to see people have access to the foods they need, not just to survive but to thrive,” Thomas says. Ashlie Thomas, CSM, LSSBB Joel Wiggins Danielle Simone Neveles, MBA Reuben Blackwell Bob Dieterle John Bamforth PhD Guilford College HBCU Founders Initiative
  

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