Funding will Support Youth Impacted by Domestic
Violence Across the State
RALEIGH,
N.C., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCare of
North Carolina (WellCare), a
Medicaid health plan and a Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) company,
announced today a $100,000 donation
available to nine Family Justice Centers across North Carolina. These funds will support Camp
HOPE America, a week-long overnight camp specially designed for
youth impacted by domestic violence and trauma.
"WellCare is committed to improving the well-being of citizens
and communities across North
Carolina, and this is made possible through strong
partnerships with organizations like Camp HOPE America and
investing in Family Justice Centers across NC," said Shaune
Lancit, director, community engagement from WellCare of
North Carolina. "We will continue
to invest in the communities where our members live, work, and
play, striving to shape a healthier future for all of North Carolina."
North Carolina currently has
the second largest Family Justice Center network in the nation,
helping to lead the way in transforming the lives of those impacted
by abuse.
"The Family Justice Center movement, led by the Alliance for
HOPE International (AFH), has transformed support for survivors of
abuse by offering quicker, comprehensive services," said
Catherine Johnson, Interim Director
of Camp HOPE America and Director of the Guilford County Family
Justice Center in Greensboro and
High Point, NC. "Camp HOPE
America's camping and mentoring program is essential to AFH's
mission, providing a safe space for children impacted by abuse to
heal, grow, and thrive. We deeply appreciate WellCare's investment,
which helps these young individuals become healthy, confident
adults."
This donation is part of WellCare's ongoing commitment to
supporting communities across North
Carolina. In May, WellCare invested $1.95 million in The Umbrella Center, a
comprehensive family justice center that offers holistic services
to individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, elder
abuse, human trafficking, and child abuse. WellCare also supported
the Effective Communication and Life Skills Workshop at The Hope
Center at Pullen, a program designed to empower young adults
transitioning out of foster care by providing them with the
essential resources and connections needed for a safe and stable
future.
Additionally, WellCare's microgrant program with Communities in
Schools of North Carolina aims to
enhance family engagement and bolster efforts in high-risk areas,
introducing innovative tools to strengthen parent involvement and
improve student outcomes. These efforts reflect WellCare's
commitment to fostering resilient communities and ensuring every
individual has access to the support they need.
About WellCare of North
Carolina
Headquartered in Raleigh, WellCare of North Carolina provides government-sponsored
managed care services to families, children, seniors, and
individuals with complex needs primarily through Medicaid as one of
the state's Medicaid Prepaid Health Plans (WellCare of North Carolina), Marketplace (WellCare of
North Carolina by Celtic Insurance
Company), Medicare Advantage (Wellcare), and Medicare Prescription
Drug Plans (Wellcare). WellCare of North
Carolina is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene
Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping
people live healthier lives. For more information, visit
www.WellCareNC.com.
Any reference in this press release to any person,
organization, activity, or services related to North Carolina
Medicaid does not constitute or imply the endorsement,
recommendation, or favoring by the North Carolina Department of
Health and Human Services.
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