Energize Clinton County, from left to right: Becky Strafford, Energize Clinton County; Bill McCracken, HealthFirst; Mary Ann Raizk, HealthFirst; Monica Jackson, HealthFirst; Jeff Drapalik, HealthFirst; Taylor Stuckert, Energize Clinton County; and Josh Engel, HealthFirst.
Friends Caring for Cowan Lake, from left to right: Wade Hall, Friends Caring for Cowan Lake; Mary Ann Raizk, HealthFirst; Bill McCracken, HealthFirst; Emily Poppaw, Friends Caring for Cowan Lake; Jeff Drapalik, HealthFirst; Monica Jackson, HealthFirst; Jason Faul, Friends Caring for Cowan Lake; and Josh Engel, HealthFirst.
Health Alliance, from left to right: Pat Richardson, Health Alliance; Bill McCracken, HealthFirst; Mary Ann Raizk, HealthFirst; Frances Sharp, HealthAlliance; Jeff Drapalik, HealthFirst; Monica Jackson, HealthFirst; Patti Settlemyre, Health Alliance; and Josh Engel, HealthFirst.
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Clinton County Trails Coalition, from left to right: Bruce Saunders, Trails Coalition; Bill McCracken, HealthFirst; Mike Hoggatt, Trails Coalition; Mary Ann Raizk, HealthFirst; Karen Long, Trails Coalition; Monica Jackson, HealthFirst; Terri Gross and River, Trails Coalition; Jeff Drapalik, HealthFirst; Taylor Stuckert, Trails Coalition; and Josh Engel, HealthFirst.
United Way, from left to right: Mary Ann Raizk, HealthFirst; Bill McCracken, HealthFirst; Brenda Shobe, United Way; Jeff Drapalik, HealthFirst; Monica Jackson, HealthFirst; and Josh Engel, HealthFirst.
Wilmington College, from left to right: Mary Ann Raizk, HealthFirst; Bill McCracken, HealthFirst; Trip Breen, Wilmington College; Jeff Drapalik, HealthFirst; Monica Jackson, HealthFirst; and Josh Engel, HealthFirst.
WILMINGTON — HealthFirst announced six local organizations received funding from the first grant cycle of the year.
Grants were awarded to: Friends Caring for Cowan Lake State Park, updates to miniature golf course, $22,000; Wilmington College, replacing diving platforms, $30,000; Clinton County Trails Coalition, park benches for the 3.5-mile new trail to Ogden Road, $4,000; Health Alliance of Clinton County, $10,000 for medical scholarships, Energize Clinton County, $6,000 two summer Clinton Community Fellows, and United Way of Clinton County for the “Caring for a Cause” Diaper Initiative $5,500, for a total of $77,500 in grant funds for local nonprofit groups.
About HealthFirst for Clinton County
HealthFirst grew out of a hospital foundation and is dedicated to promoting the good health of Clinton County residents through education, innovation, and patient care support. Since December 2010, HealthFirst has awarded more than $1.5 million to local community organizations. In addition, HealthFirst operates the Patient Medication Assistance Program (PMAP) in collaboration with the Clinton County Commissioners and the Clinton County Health District. PMAP helps area residents apply for free and/or reduced cost medications from major drug-makers. HealthFirst partnered with the Clinton County Foundation to ensure grant funding is annually available to the community. Visit clintoncountyohiofoundation.org/nonprofits/healthfirst/to learn more.
About Clinton County Foundation
The Clinton County Foundation is a community foundation providing charitable investing and local grants so people and nonprofits can make a lasting and positive impact on our community. As a nationally accredited community foundation, it has the experience, relationships, and resources to support a thriving community for people to live, work, and grow. Learn more clintoncountyohiofoundation.org.
