Inaugural Humana Community Day Promotes Health Benefits of Volunteerism
Dedicated day of service kicks off nationwide “Month of Impact” with the goal of generating
The dedicated day of service reinforces the company’s commitment to the communities Humana serves and operates in. The kick-off event in Humana’s hometown of
“Advocating for the well-being of our communities is a role we take seriously,” said Jim Rechtin, Humana Chief Executive Officer. “That’s why we give on average
On Humana Community Day, employees will volunteer for three service projects tied to the company’s purpose of helping people live healthy and happy, including:
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Healthy Nutrition: Thousands of employees will work in partnership with
U.S. Hunger to address the local food insecurity crisis, which affects an estimated one in sevenKentucky residents. Volunteers will assemble one million meal kits at the KFC Yum! Center for distribution to community members inLouisville andLexington . -
Healthy Environment: Volunteers will spend the day cleaning up the Waterfront Park and helping to test the quality of the water distributed throughout the region in partnership with Kentucky Waterways Alliance. Additionally, the Humana Foundation announced a
grant to help transform a neglected area of the 22-acre urban park, which is a hub of nature and recreation for the city of$600,000 Louisville – and physical and mental wellness for its residents. -
Healthy Activity: At the Norton Sports and Learning Center, employees will support an “In the Kitchen” nutrition-focused event where they will help
Louisville residents learn about healthy nutrition and connect them with valuable community resources. Additionally, community members can try the new pickleball courts funded by the Humana Foundation. This event is open to the public from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Aug. 21.
"Profound impact can be achieved through community engagement and collaboration,” said Rick Whitted, CEO of
“For more than 60 years, Humana has shown its commitment to
Humana’s community impact expands well beyond those utilizing its insurance and healthcare services. Humana employees and the Humana Foundation regularly give time and financial support to aid community-based organizations; most recently, 2,000
“Humana’s connection to
About Humana
Humana Inc. is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers, and our company. Through our Humana insurance services, and our CenterWell health care services, we strive to make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
About the Humana Foundation
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.
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Jahna Lindsay-Jones
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Source: Humana Inc.