Anthem Lends Helping Hand for Those in Need
The Anthem Foundation, one of the largest corporate foundations in the United States, allows us to lead the way and lend a helping hand—to make an enormous impact in communities across America. The Anthem Foundation awarded more than $40 million in 2017, and more than $165 million in total grants since 2000, to organizations and programs that not only directly impact good health, but also address issues that are related to healthy minds, bodies and spirits.
6.5 million Trained more than 6.5 million Americans in Hands-Only CPR
4,500 Helped 4,500 Americans quit smoking
7,500 Engaged more than 7,500 women in programs that reduce preterm births
1,500 Provided adaptive sports opportunities for 1,500 youths with disabilities, as well as wounded warriors
46,442 Provided 46,442 cancer screenings at low or no cost
12 Funded 12 state-of-the-art fitness centers in U.S. schools
10 million Connected with more than 10 million kids through healthy, active lifestyle programs
10,000+ Provided disaster relief to tens of thousands of individuals and families across the U.S.
In addition, Anthem's own employees help to extend the reach of the Foundation efforts through financial contributions. Year-round, Anthem employees give generously to health-related nonprofit organizations across the country through our Associate Giving Program, with a match from the Anthem Foundation. In 2017, employees gave $2.7 million through the program, which when paired with matching donations, rose to $4.6 million. Anthem employees also donate their own personal time to volunteer in the communities in which they live and work.
A Different Approach to Hurricane Relief
Last year, Anthem employees logged more than 55,000 hours volunteering at food banks, blood drives and numerous other volunteer services in their local communities, including disaster relief efforts, especially when Hurricane Harvey hit Texas hard in the late summer of 2017. During and immediately after the hurricane, while other organizations told the organizers of a Dallas Mega Shelter (where many Houston residents were temporarily housed), "Here's what we can do."; Anthem's community relations representative, Yulandor Plater asked, "What can we do to help? What can we do for you?" In addition to helping the Dallas Mega Shelter, the Anthem Foundation provided grants and donations in other areas that were hit by the hurricane, and Anthem employees made sure food and medical supplies were delivered to at-risk consumers.
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As a healthcare leader, Anthem understands that improving health involves more than just access to care.
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