As a part of The New Jersey Healthy Communities Network, a funding collaborative, the health system is providing support to 13 local organizations that support active living and healthy eating efforts in communities. Each organization will receive a two-year grant of $20,000 with an additional $5,000 for technical assistance and evaluation, according to the report.
Atlantic Health System is the only hospital system donor in The New Jersey Healthy Communities Network. Second to the New Jersey Department of Health, it provides funding to the largest number of communities in the state, according to the report.
“Working together with our communities and supporting them in efforts to keep active and stay healthy are vital to our mission as a healthcare organization,” said Brian Gragnolati, CEO of Atlantic Health System, according to the report. “We want our communities to thrive. Through The New Jersey Healthy Communities Network, we are able to create meaningful partnerships with community groups and provide grants that range from creating access to affordable fruits and vegetables to providing opportunities for physical activity options at all ages.”
Since its formation in 2013, the network has awarded more than $1.86 million in grants. In 2016, it has awarded $860,000 to 43 organizations, according to the report.
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