Grant awarded to Jimmie Hale Mission in Birmingham
A significant grant was awarded to the Jimmie Hale Mission to support their work in advancing health equity.
According to a news release, Jimmie Hale Mission will receive a $140,000 grant from Direct Relief鈥檚 Fund for Health Equity.
The grant will help expand services that help people overcome health inequities.
"We are pleased to support Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission and other grassroots organizations dedicated to advancing health equity and addressing disparities in underserved communities across the United States," said Dr. Byron Scott, MD, MBA, Co-Chair of the Fund for Health Equity and CEO of Direct Relief. "These organizations are invaluable partners in creating lasting change because they are deeply rooted in the communities they serve, possess firsthand understanding of their needs, and are uniquely positioned to deliver impactful solutions."
A total of more than $8 million in grants will be given to organizations in the U.S., said the news release.
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