The Humana Foundation is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life in communities by eliminating social and structural barriers to health. They focus on creating equitable health outcomes, expanding healthy choices, and addressing the core reasons that limit healthy living options. Their work involves partnerships with local communities and trusted organizations to build support networks, tackle issues such as suicide prevention and nutritional literacy, and ensure access to healthy food and care. The Foundation also emphasizes disaster philanthropy, aiding in emergency relief and long-term recovery for affected communities, aiming for equitable disaster response preparedness.
The grant program entails two primary thrusts: promoting Connected Healthy Lives and supporting Disaster Philanthropy. For Connected Healthy Lives, the goals include fostering healthy emotional connections, encouraging a healthful approach to nutrition, and deploying knowledge and resources to improve community health nationwide, regardless of demographic considerations. The program actively partners with entities in specific regions (Louisville, KY, Texas, Florida, and Louisiana) to support a variety of initiatives ranging from suicide prevention and substance abuse treatment to fostering nutritional literacy and food security. In terms of Disaster Philanthropy, the emphasis is on providing emergency relief and supporting long-term recovery in communities hit by crises, with a focus on ensuring preparedness and an equitable response to disasters. This involves collaborating with Humana Inc. to support affected individuals and facilities, responding to leadership calls for emergency assistance, and enhancing disaster preparedness efforts.