Kaiser awards $290,000 to 14 nonprofit groups in San Fernando Valley

The nonprofits receiving the funds ranged from Boys & Girls Club of San Fernando Valley, to Meet Each Need with Dignity in Pacoima, to San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center in Van Nuys.

“Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to improving the social, economic and environmental conditions in our communities, as we know that health and well-being extend beyond the doors of our hospitals and medical offices,” said Murtaza Sanwari, senior vice president and area manager of Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills and West Ventura service areas.

As part of its community services, Kaiser Permanente grantee, Van Nuys-based ONEgeneration, offers a door-to-door transportation program that allows for homebound seniors to go to medical appointments, shopping, etc. (Courtesy ONEgeneration)

“We’re grateful to work with these extraordinary community-based nonprofit partners serving our San Fernando Valley neighbors through their essential programs and services,” she said in a statement.

Camille Applin-Jones, senior vice president and area manager of Kaiser Permanente Panorama City and Antelope Valley service areas, said in a statement: “We’re proud to support these incredible organizations that are making a tangible difference in the health and well-being of our community. Their dedication and commitment to improving access to health care and addressing social determinants of health are truly inspiring.”

Kaiser Permanente officials noted that the nonprofit groups had an emphasis on underserved populations.