| Organization |
Program Name |
Awarded |
Grant Amount |
Description |
| Adams-Hanover Counseling |
Shelter Services |
2004-2005 |
$18,825.00 |
On-site mental health and substance abuse counseling at James Wilson Safe Harbour, Sadler Health Center and the Domestic Violence Services for Cumberland and Perry Counties. Renewal for two years. |
| AIDS Planning Coalition of South Central PA |
Collaboration: Steps to Getting Started |
2004-2005 |
$500.00 |
This training on collaboration was open to the region's human services. |
| Carlisle Area Healthcare Auxiliary |
Health Professional Scholarships |
2004-2005 |
$25,000.00 |
Scholarship help for local students who are pursuing post-high school degrees in healthcare-related fields. Students are expected to return to CAHWF's service area to work after graduation. Renewal. |
| Carlisle Area Religious Council (Project S.H.A.R.E) |
Infant Formula and Adult Nutrition |
2004-2005 |
$146,000.00 |
Infant formula, fresh fruits, vegetables and other nutritious foods are provided for persons in the Carlisle area. Renewal for two years. |
| Carlisle Family YMCA |
Fit for Life |
2004-2005 |
$20,873.00 |
A comprehensive program instructs obese youth and teens with their families in activity, good fitness practices and sensible nutrition in order to improve both health and self-esteem. |
| Cumberland Valley Diabetes Education and Awareness Fund |
Diabetes Awareness Day |
2004-2005 |
$2,000.00 |
A local Diabetes Awareness Day featured national speakers and education for the public and providers. |
| Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries/Tressler |
Perry Families Initiative |
2004-2005 |
$141,217.00 |
Intensive counseling supports Perry County children who are at risk of out-of-home placement and their families. Renewal. |
| Family Health Council of Central PA, Inc. Cumberland Perry Tapestry of Health |
Cooking and Nutrition |
2004-2005 |
$17,200.00 |
Funds provide cooking classes to lower-income and at-risk population to improve family nutrition. |
| HACC Foundation |
Health Professional Scholarships |
2004-2005 |
$75,000.00 |
Scholarships help local students who are pursuing post-high school degrees in healthcare-related fields. Students are expected to return to CAHWF's service area to work after graduation. Renewal. |
| Health Share Community Partnership |
Prescription and Durable Medical Equipment |
2004-2005 |
$15,000.00 |
Prescription drugs and durable medical equipment are provided for low-income persons in the CAHWF area. Renewal. |
| Hoffman Homes, Inc. |
Youth Fitness Center |
2004-2005 |
$9,500.00 |
Equipment was purchased for a new Fitness Center and teen obesity program. |
| Holy Spirit Hospital |
Social Service Pharmacy Fund |
2004-2005 |
$500.00 |
Short term prescription fund is available for indigent patients from the CAHWF area discharged by Holy Spirit Hospital. |
| Hope Station Opportunity Area Neighborhood Council |
Health Advocate |
2004-2005 |
$50,969.00 |
The Health Advocate program is to reduce chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and obesity; provide community education; and improve access to health care for residents of the Hope Station area of Carlisle. In addition to community-based programs, approximately 25 high-risk residents will receive individual care plans. |
| Join Hands |
COMPASS Pilot for Perry County |
2004-2005 |
$3,000.00 |
Support and assistance is offered to help parents sign up for the Children's Health Insurance Program and other related programs. |
| Mooreland Elementary School |
Walking Program |
2004-2005 |
$1,950.00 |
Pedometers were purchased for some Carlisle Area School District students to encourage activity. |
| New Face of Fitness |
Collaboration: Steps to Getting Started |
2004-2005 |
$19,202.00 |
This demonstration grant is designed to attract and retain women in an exercise program who traditionally do not feel comfortable or cannot keep up with mainstream aerobics/fitness classes. Along with activity the women aged 20-55 will receive nutritional and other health information. |
| Perry Human Services |
Teen and Family Support Services |
2004-2005 |
$17,030.00 |
Services are starting for at risk youth and their families to include a new teen support group and an enhanced parent/family support group. |
| Sadler Health Center |
Operations Grant |
2004-2005 |
$750,000.00 |
Major funding for the health center that provides medical, dental and mental health services in the CAHWF region. |
| Sadler Health Center Corporation |
Prescription Initiative |
2004-2005 |
$200,000.00 |
Uninsured and underinsured persons at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines will be assisted to obtain prescriptions to treat chronic, life-threatening diseases such as diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension as well as behavioral health needs. |
| Sadler Health Center Corporation |
Operations |
2004-2005 |
$800,000.00 |
Financial support provided for health center operations in 2005-06, including additional funds for a capital reserve fund. Renewal. |
| Samaritan Fellowship, Inc. |
Prescriptions Plus |
2004-2005 |
$8,000.00 |
Prescription drugs and durable medical equipment is provided for low-income persons in the Carlisle area. |
| Substance Abuse Services, Inc. |
Carlisle Recovery Mobilization Effort |
2004-2005 |
$64,000.00 |
This pilot program utilizes Carlisle-area persons in recovery to create an advocacy group that will educate the public and policy makers about successful treatment of and recovery from substance abuse and alcohol addiction. |
| Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center |
Wellness at Work |
2004-2005 |
$56,612.00 |
This one-year pilot program will enhance employee wellness at seven locations with an emphasis on needs assessment, onsite wellness teams, customized plan development, trainings and evaluation. |
| Todd Baird Lindsey Foundation |
Chronic Disease Management |
2004-2005 |
$20,000.00 |
Home nursing visits are offered for qualifying clients. Renewal. |
| Todd Baird Lindsey Foundation |
Prescription Assistance |
2004-2005 |
$12,000.00 |
Prescription assistance is open to qualifying clients. Renewal. |
| Tri-County Association for the Blind |
Blindness Prevention Education |
2004-2005 |
$25,000.00 |
Final year of a grant to continue health support and education services for children and adults who are visually impaired or blind. Renewal. |
| United Way of Carlisle and Cumberland County/Success by Six |
Parenting Education and Prevention |
2004-2005 |
$4,480.00 |
This grant helps to print and distribute a comprehensive parenting guide. |
| United Way of Carlisle and Cumberland County/Success by Six |
Preschool Health Curriculum |
2004-2005 |
$20,100.00 |
A comprehensive health education curriculum will be implemented along with providing supportive materials in area preschools. |
| West Shore ALS, Inc. |
LifePak 12 Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillators |
2004-2005 |
$50,000.00 |
Five LifePak 12-lead defibrillator/monitors were purchased for the CAHWF area to upgrade and standardize emergency cardiac care. The equipment allows diagnostic quality EKG transmission to the hospital via cell phone, allowing hospital staff to prepare and direct treatment before the patient arrives. |
| YWCA of Carlisle |
Partners in Wellness |
2004-2005 |
$15,000.00 |
Education and complementary therapeutic services (yoga, Reiki and massage) benefit persons diagnosed with cancer. |
