Mother Cabrini Health Foundation

The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation is excited to mark our first 5 years of responsive grantmaking to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable New Yorkers. Last year, we proudly supported more than 500 nonprofits and invested $172 million under new program areas to improve access to care for immigrants and other underserved populations, meet the mental health needs of children and adults, address social determinants of health, and strengthen our healthcare workforce. Together, we’re building a brighter future for New York. ? Learn more about how our grantee partners are meeting community health needs and closing the gap on disparities across New York State. Read our 2023-2024 Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/eA4AgcYZ #Philanthropy #Healthcare #Grantmaking #Foundations #NonProfit #HealthcareNYC #HealthcareNY #NewYorkState #MotherCabrini #CabriniNY

Hunger and homelessness continue to impact thousands across New York with rising living costs leaving many families struggling to afford necessities. From urban centers to rural communities, shelters and food banks are overwhelmed, highlighting the urgent need for long – term solutions to end food insecurity and decrease the risk of homelessness. We’re committed to continuing the support of our grantee partners across the state that are addressing food and?housing insecurity and improving health outcomes for the neediest New Yorkers. Learn more about how we are addressing the intersection of health and hunger in New York here: https://lnkd.in/dMeS2hN2 #NationalHomelessnessandHungerWeek

During National Homelessness and Hunger Week, we celebrate the nonprofit organizations in?New York that provide essential, life-saving services, to address food and housing insecurity. Breaking Ground (NYC Permanent Supportive Housing) in NYC ensures permanent housing and better physical and mental health for formerly homeless older adults in downstate neighborhoods Watertown Urban Mission in Mohawk Valley?offers stability to those living in poverty, on the margins, or at risk of falling into poverty. Together, we can build a brighter future for many ?New Yorkers who are currently at risk of homelessness. Learn more about our grantees who are working with us in this fight: https://lnkd.in/eA4AgcYZ

Congratulations to our grantee partner, Sarah's Guest House in Syracuse, NY, for doubling capacity and?expanding accessible lodging for patients and families traveling far from home ?for medical care. Our Program Officer Michelle Brown and Community Engagement Associate Tracey Pincelli were proud to join the celebration with staff and community to mark this needed service expansion. For over 30 years, Sarah's Guest House has been a leader in providing support to individuals financially affected by healthcare costs, ensuring that they can access necessary medical care in the Central New York Region. With this increase in capacity, they will continue to assist many in need by offering affordable or free lodging, food, and transportation. This makes Sarah’s Guest House the only adult healthcare hospitality home in the region.

We had a great evening hosting some of New York’s dedicated non-profit leaders! Thanks to all who joined our reception with Kasirer LLC at the #SOMOSConference in Puerto Rico. It’s truly a joy to support so many organizations that work to improve the health and wellness of Latinos — and all people — throughout New York. Special thanks to Kasirer LLC,?as well as our senior leadership, Channon Lucas and Ana Marengo, for hosting this reception. We are excited to keep the conversations from this conference going.?Community and collaboration are core values of our Foundation and the only way we can successfully achieve transformative change.

Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are the backbone of healthcare. They provide essential services, advocate for patients, and make a significant impact every day. This week is National Nurse Practitioner Week—a time to honor the compassionate care, dedication, and expertise of Nurse Practitioners across the nation.?? ? Research shows that when nurses are given the resources they need to succeed, entire communities become healthier. That’s why we launched the Nursing Initiative—to support, enrich, and protect nurses, enabling them to deliver the highest quality of care.? ? To all the NPs who work tirelessly on the front lines and beyond, thank you for your commitment to health and healing. Your contributions are deeply felt by every patient and community you serve.? ? To learn more about how we want to make a difference in the nursing workforce, please visit https://lnkd.in/gQK2-Yiq ? #NursePractitionerWeek #ThankYouNPs #HealthcareHeroes?

Approximately 1.8 million New Yorkers have been diagnosed with diabetes, putting them at risk for serious health complications such as heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, and amputations. In New York City alone, diabetes was the fourth leading cause of death overall and the fourth leading cause of death among non-Hispanic Black adults in 2020. The overall obesity rate among adult New Yorkers is 25%, with even higher rates in Central Brooklyn neighborhoods that have large immigrant populations. This #AmericanDiabetesMonth, we celebrate the efforts of our grantee partners, such as CAMBA Inc., and their Brooklyn Drive Down Diabetes program. They provide essential education, prevention, and treatment services aimed at reducing the incidence of this chronic disease and helping New Yorkers with diabetes live longer, healthier lives. Learn more about CAMBA Inc's Drive Down Diabetes program: https://lnkd.in/eKAuH64C #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #EndDiabetesNY

Huge congratulations to Kimberley Chin, our Senior Program Officer, for receiving the Honorable Deborah A. Batts Life of Commitment Award from Fordham University Feerick Center for Social Justice. Kimberley has dedicated nearly her entire career to improving the health and welfare of New York’s families. Thank you for your unwavering dedication and passion for making a difference. We are so proud of you!

Thank you, Mercy Hospital Chairman of Emergency Medicine Robert Bramante, MD?and the caring team at Catholic Health Services for this thoughtful message. We are thrilled to support the modernization of your hospital Emergency Room and your efforts to improve access to quality care for the community.

Breast cancer affects millions of lives every year, but early detection and research are improving outcomes. At the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, we are dedicated to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and funding life-saving research. This #BreastCancerMonth, we want to highlight the efforts of our grantee partners: the Adelphi University NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program and the American-Italian Cancer Foundation. These organizations have been investing in groundbreaking research and services for women across New York State. Through their dedicated work, these organizations provide access to free to low-cost early detection services and breast health education through mobile and social services to help more women in need win the fight against Breast Cancer. To learn more about how we have supported efforts to provide life-enhancing services to breast cancer patients throughout New York State, please click here: https://lnkd.in/e-TnMUsV #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerMonth #HealthCare #