HealthEquity Community Foundation Launches with Mission to Build Financial Literacy and Healthcare Confidence
HealthEquity, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQY), a leader in Health Savings Account (HSA) and consumer-directed benefits administration, has announced the launch of its HealthEquity Community Foundation. The foundation aims to build healthcare literacy and confidence across the United States by providing grants to nonprofit charitable organizations.
The foundation will focus on four key areas: Health & Medicine, Financial Education and Literacy, Mental Health & Crisis Support, and Basic Human Needs. In its first year, the foundation has committed to providing grants to organizations working in these areas, with a particular emphasis on serving under-resourced communities and addressing healthcare inequities.
Jon Kessler, president and CEO of HealthEquity, stated that this initiative expands on the company's two-decade-long commitment to making a difference in local communities. Dale Miller, President of the Foundation, emphasized that this is a formal extension of HealthEquity's longstanding commitment to empowering communities.
HealthEquity, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQY), un leader nella gestione dei Conti di Risparmio Sanitario (HSA) e dei benefici diretti al consumatore, ha annunciato il lancio della sua Fondazione HealthEquity. La fondazione ha l'obiettivo di aumentare la cultura e la fiducia in materia di salute negli Stati Uniti, fornendo finanziamenti a organizzazioni benefiche senza scopo di lucro.
La fondazione si concentrerà su quattro aree chiave: Salute e Medicina, Istruzione e Alfabetizzazione Finanziaria, Salute Mentale e Supporto in Crisi, e Bisogni Umani Fondamentali. Nel suo primo anno, la fondazione si è impegnata a fornire finanziamenti a organizzazioni che operano in questi settori, con un particolare focus sul servizio a comunità svantaggiate e sull'affrontare le disuguaglianze nella salute.
Jon Kessler, presidente e CEO di HealthEquity, ha dichiarato che questa iniziativa rappresenta un'estensione dell'impegno dell'azienda, che dura da due decenni, nel fare la differenza nelle comunità locali. Dale Miller, presidente della Fondazione, ha sottolineato che questo è un'estensione formale dell'impegno di lungo periodo di HealthEquity per responsabilizzare le comunità.
HealthEquity, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQY), un líder en la administración de Cuentas de Ahorro para la Salud (HSA) y beneficios dirigidos al consumidor, ha anunciado el lanzamiento de su Fundación HealthEquity. La fundación tiene como objetivo aumentar la alfabetización y la confianza en el ámbito de la salud en los Estados Unidos al proporcionar subvenciones a organizaciones benéficas sin fines de lucro.
La fundación se centrará en cuatro áreas clave: Salud y Medicina, Educación Financiera y Alfabetización, Salud Mental y Apoyo en Crisis, y Necesidades Humanas Básicas. En su primer año, la fundación se ha comprometido a otorgar subvenciones a organizaciones que trabajan en estas áreas, con un énfasis particular en servir a comunidades con pocos recursos y abordar las desigualdades en la atención médica.
Jon Kessler, presidente y CEO de HealthEquity, afirmó que esta iniciativa amplía el compromiso de la empresa, que dura dos décadas, de hacer una diferencia en las comunidades locales. Dale Miller, presidente de la Fundación, enfatizó que esta es una extensión formal del compromiso a largo plazo de HealthEquity para empoderar a las comunidades.
HealthEquity, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQY), 건강 저축 계좌(HSA) 및 소비자 지향 혜택 관리 분야의 선두주자가 HealthEquity 커뮤니티 재단을 출범한다고 발표했습니다. 이 재단은 비영리 자선 단체에 보조금을 제공하여 미국 전역의 의료 이해도와 신뢰를 기르는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
재단은 건강과 의학, 재정 교육 및 금융 이해도, 정신 건강 및 위기 지원, 기본 인권의 네 가지 주요 분야에 집중할 것입니다. 첫 해에 재단은 이러한 분야에 종사하는 조직에 보조금을 제공하기로 약속했으며, 특히 자원이 부족한 커뮤니티에 봉사하고 의료 불평등 문제를 다루는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다.
HealthEquity의 사장 겸 CEO인 Jon Kessler는 이번 이니셔티브가 지난 20년 동안 지역 사회에서 변화를 만들기 위한 회사의 헌신을 확장하는 것이라고 밝혔습니다. 재단의 회장인 Dale Miller는 이것이 HealthEquity의 오랜 커뮤니티 권한 부여 노력을 공식적으로 확장한 것이라고 강조했습니다.
HealthEquity, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQY), un leader dans l'administration des Comptes d'Épargne Santé (HSA) et des avantages dirigés vers le consommateur, a annoncé le lancement de sa Fondation HealthEquity. La fondation vise à accroître la compréhension et la confiance en matière de santé à travers les États-Unis en fournissant des subventions à des organisations caritatives à but non lucratif.
La fondation se concentrera sur quatre domaines clés : Santé et Médecine, Éducation et Alphabétisation Financière, Santé Mentale et Soutien Crise, et Besoins Humains Fondamentaux. Au cours de sa première année, la fondation s'est engagée à accorder des subventions aux organisations œuvrant dans ces domaines, en mettant particulièrement l'accent sur le service aux communautés mal desservies et sur la question des inégalités en matière de santé.
Jon Kessler, président et PDG de HealthEquity, a déclaré que cette initiative prolonge l'engagement de l'entreprise, qui dure depuis deux décennies, à faire une différence dans les communautés locales. Dale Miller, président de la fondation, a souligné que cela représente une extension formelle de l'engagement de longue date de HealthEquity à renforcer les communautés.
HealthEquity, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQY), ein führendes Unternehmen in der Verwaltung von Gesundheits-Sparkonten (HSA) und verbraucherorientierten Leistungen, hat die Gründung der HealthEquity Community Foundation bekannt gegeben. Die Stiftung zielt darauf ab, die Gesundheitskompetenz und das Vertrauen in den Vereinigten Staaten zu stärken, indem sie Zuschüsse an gemeinnützige Organisationen vergibt.
Die Stiftung wird sich auf vier zentrale Bereiche konzentrieren: Gesundheit und Medizin, Finanzielle Bildung und Kompetenz, Psychische Gesundheit und Krisenunterstützung sowie Grundlegende menschliche Bedürfnisse. Im ersten Jahr hat sich die Stiftung verpflichtet, Zuschüsse an Organisationen zu vergeben, die in diesen Bereichen tätig sind, mit besonderem Augenmerk auf benachteiligte Gemeinschaften und die Bekämpfung von Ungerechtigkeiten im Gesundheitswesen.
Jon Kessler, Präsident und CEO von HealthEquity, erklärte, dass diese Initiative das zweijährige Engagement des Unternehmens erweitert, in den lokalen Gemeinschaften einen Unterschied zu machen. Dale Miller, Präsident der Stiftung, betonte, dass dies eine formelle Erweiterung des langjährigen Engagements von HealthEquity zur Stärkung der Gemeinschaften sei.
- Launch of HealthEquity Community Foundation to support nonprofit charitable organizations
- Expansion of HealthEquity's community engagement efforts
- Focus on four key areas: Health & Medicine, Financial Education, Mental Health, and Basic Human Needs
- Potential for positive impact on underserved communities and healthcare inequities
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Newly created foundation will provide grants to support nonprofit charitable organizations that align with HealthEquity’s mission, vision, and values
DRAPER, Utah, Oct. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HealthEquity, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQY) ("HealthEquity"), the leader in Health Savings Account (HSA) and consumer-directed benefits administration, today announced the launch of its new HealthEquity Community Foundation. Dedicated to building healthcare literacy and confidence in communities across the United States, the Foundation’s initial focus will be on providing grants to nonprofit charitable organizations.
“For over two decades, HealthEquity teammates have worked with nonprofit charitable organizations and businesses to make a real difference in the communities where we live and work. Now, with the launch of the HealthEquity Community Foundation, we're ready to expand our efforts to create equitable health outcomes, enhance education, and provide support for communities that need attention and resources,” said Jon Kessler, president and CEO of HealthEquity.
In its first year, the HealthEquity Community Foundation has committed to providing grants to charitable nonprofit organizations whose work is focused on one or more of four focus areas:
- Health & Medicine: charitable nonprofit organizations focused on healthcare inequities and barriers to access, particularly those serving under-resourced communities.
- Financial Education and Literacy: charitable nonprofit organizations enhancing financial education and literacy and help increase the number of individuals who have access to learning, skills, and tools that can help them achieve financial wellness.
- Mental Health & Crisis Support: charitable nonprofit organizations that champion mental health by enhancing access to care and supporting crisis initiatives to build better wellness in homes and throughout communities.
- Basic Human Needs: charitable nonprofit organizations providing basic human needs for safety, access to housing, and food security.
Grant applications in these areas will be reviewed based on the overall opportunity and impact in the community.
“The HealthEquity Community Foundation is a formal extension of our longtime commitment to empowering our local communities,” said Dale Miller, President of the Foundation. “We look forward to partnering with organizations across the country, as we expand our efforts to support more Americans in the years to come.”
To learn more about the HealthEquity Community Foundation and its upcoming opportunities and programs, please visit www.healthequity.com/community-foundation. For further inquiries, please contact: HCF@Healthequity.com.
About HealthEquity
HealthEquity and its subsidiaries administer HSAs and various other consumer-directed benefits for over 16 million accounts, working in close partnership with employers, benefits advisors, and health and retirement plan providers who share our unwavering commitment to our mission of saving and improving lives by empowering healthcare consumers. Through cutting-edge solutions, innovation, and a relentless focus on improving health outcomes, we empower individuals to take control of their healthcare journey while ultimately enhancing their overall well-being. Learn more about our “Purple service” and approach at www.healthequity.com.
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