Inaugural Humana Community Day Promotes Health Benefits of Volunteerism
Humana is launching its inaugural Community Day on Aug. 21, marking the company's founding anniversary with a dedicated day of service in Louisville. This event kicks off a nationwide 'Month of Impact' aimed at generating $10 million for communities where Humana employees live and work.
The initiative includes:
- Assembling one million meal kits to address food insecurity
- Cleaning up Waterfront Park and water quality testing
- Supporting a nutrition-focused event at Norton Sports and Learning Center
Humana Foundation is contributing a $600,000 grant to transform a neglected area of Waterfront Park. The company's commitment to community impact extends beyond this event, with employees and the Foundation regularly supporting various initiatives. Humana aims to foster healthier communities and address social drivers of health through these efforts.
Humana lancia il suo primo Community Day il 21 agosto, celebrando l'anniversario della fondazione dell'azienda con una giornata di servizio dedicata a Louisville. Questo evento segna l'inizio di un 'Mese di Impatto' a livello nazionale, volto a generare 10 milioni di dollari per le comunità in cui vivono e lavorano i dipendenti Humana.
L'iniziativa comprende:
- Assemblaggio di un milione di kit alimentari per affrontare l'insicurezza alimentare
- Pulizia del Waterfront Park e test della qualità dell'acqua
- Supporto a un evento focalizzato sulla nutrizione presso il Norton Sports and Learning Center
La Humana Foundation contribuisce con una donazione di 600.000 dollari per trasformare un'area trascurata del Waterfront Park. L'impegno dell'azienda per l'impatto sulla comunità va oltre questo evento, con dipendenti e Fondazione che supportano regolarmente varie iniziative. Humana mira a promuovere comunità più sane e a affrontare i fattori sociali della salute attraverso questi sforzi.
Humana lanza su primer Día Comunitario el 21 de agosto, marcando el aniversario de la fundación de la empresa con un día de servicio dedicado en Louisville. Este evento da inicio a un 'Mes de Impacto' a nivel nacional, con el objetivo de generar 10 millones de dólares para las comunidades donde viven y trabajan los empleados de Humana.
La iniciativa incluye:
- Ensamblar un millón de kits de comida para abordar la inseguridad alimentaria
- Limpieza del Waterfront Park y pruebas de calidad del agua
- Apoyar un evento enfocado en la nutrición en el Norton Sports and Learning Center
La Fundación Humana está contribuyendo con una para transformar una zona descuidada del Waterfront Park. El compromiso de la empresa con el impacto comunitario va más allá de este evento, con empleados y la Fundación apoyando regularmente varias iniciativas. Humana busca fomentar comunidades más saludables y abordar los factores sociales de la salud a través de estos esfuerzos.
휴마나가 8월 21일, 루이빌에서의 봉사 프로젝트로 회사 설립 기념일을 기념하는 첫 커뮤니티 데이를 시작합니다. 이 행사는 전국적으로 '영향의 한 달'을 시작하며, 휴마나 직원들이 살고 일하는 지역 사회를 위해 1천만 달러를 모금하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
이러한 이니셔티브에는 다음이 포함됩니다:
- 식량 불안정을 해소하기 위한 백만 개의 식사 키트 조립
- 워터프론트 파크 청소 및 수질 테스트
- Norton Sports and Learning Center에서의 영양 중심 이벤트 지원
휴마나 재단은 워터프론트 파크의 방치된 지역을 변화시키기 위해 60만 달러의 보조금을 기부하고 있습니다. 회사의 지역 사회에 대한 영향력 또한 이 이벤트를 넘어 지속적으로 다양한 이니셔티브를 지원하고 있습니다. 휴마나는 이러한 노력을 통해 더 건강한 지역 사회를 조성하고 건강의 사회적 요인을 해결하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Humana lance son premier Community Day le 21 août, marquant l'anniversaire de la fondation de l'entreprise par une journée de service dédiée à Louisville. Cet événement marque le début d'un 'Mois d'Impact' à l'échelle nationale, visant à générer 10 millions de dollars pour les communautés où vivent et travaillent les employés d'Humana.
L'initiative comprend :
- La préparation d'un million de kits de repas pour lutter contre l'insécurité alimentaire
- Le nettoyage du Waterfront Park et des tests de qualité de l'eau
- Le soutien à un événement axé sur la nutrition au Norton Sports and Learning Center
La Humana Foundation contribue à hauteur de 600 000 dollars pour transformer une zone négligée du Waterfront Park. L'engagement de l'entreprise envers l'impact communautaire va au-delà de cet événement, avec des employés et la Fondation soutenant régulièrement diverses initiatives. Humana vise à favoriser des communautés plus saines et à s'attaquer aux déterminants sociaux de la santé à travers ces efforts.
Humana startet am 21. August seinen ersten Community Day, um den Gründungstag des Unternehmens mit einem engagierten Servicetag in Louisville zu feiern. Diese Veranstaltung eröffnet einen landesweiten 'Monat des Einflusses', der darauf abzielt, 10 Millionen Dollar für die Gemeinden zu generieren, in denen Humana-Mitarbeiter leben und arbeiten.
Die Initiative umfasst:
- Die Zusammenstellung von einer Million Essenspaketen zur Bekämpfung der Ernährungsunsicherheit
- Säuberung des Waterfront Parks und Prüfung der Wasserqualität
- Unterstützung eines ernährungsorientierten Events im Norton Sports and Learning Center
Die Humana-Stiftung leistet einen Beitrag in Höhe von 600.000 Dollar, um ein vernachlässigtes Gebiet des Waterfront Parks zu transformieren. Das Engagement des Unternehmens für Gemeinschaftswirkung reicht über diese Veranstaltung hinaus, wobei Mitarbeiter und Stiftung regelmäßig verschiedene Initiativen unterstützen. Humana zielt darauf ab, gesündere Gemeinschaften zu fördern und soziale Gesundheitsfaktoren durch diese Bemühungen anzugehen.
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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
$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
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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
Corporate Communications
jlindsayjones@humana.com
Source: Humana Inc.
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