| Six Awarded in 2005
Greater Kansas, 2005--The March of Dimes Greater Kansas Chapter is pleased to advance maternal and infant health in Kansas/Western Missouri by supporting several initiatives that address the unique needs of Kansas and Missouri.
In addition to awarding $700,000 over the past three years for biomedical research in the Greater Kansas Chapter, the March of Dimes also gives financial support to initiate community-based projects that hold promise to help reduce birth defects and infant mortality by addressing particular local needs.
Here in Kansas/Western Missouri, a review of state and local health statistics and service gaps determined that mothers and babies would benefit from the many different programs the grants are funding. "We are pleased that our successful fundraising efforts, such as WalkAmerica and Bikers for Babies®, make it possible for us to support new, locally focused efforts to help babies be born healthy," said March of Dimes Chapter Chair, Ann Ropp.
The 2005 Kansas/Western Missouri Grant recipients are;
- Heart of America Family Services
Kansas City, Kansas $13,848
Funds from this grant will be used to aid in prenatal and childbirth education in Spanish, using March of Dimes Comenzando bien curriculum.
- Kansas Children’s Service League
Kansas City, Kansas $10,056
This grant will help fund Medicaid and HealthWave outreach.
- Flint Hills Community Health Center
Emporia Kansas $21,255
This award provides funding for prenatal classes in Spanish, and Healthy Start visits using Comenzando bien curriculum.
- Healthy Options for Planeview
Wichita, Kansas $11,000
This project provides an expansion of the Moms and Mentors program, focused on pregnant women at high-risk for poor birth outcomes.
- Pregnancy Crisis Center of Wichita
Wichita, Kansas $10,000
This program provides education, screening and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases.
- St. Joseph Health Center
Kansas City, MO $10,000
This award provides case management for socially at-risk pregnant women.
Total $76,159
The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services education, and advocacy to save babies. More information is available on the March of Dimes web site www.marchofdimes.com or by calling 816.561.0175. |
