Investment will support a new health and
wellness center, as well as a workforce innovation hub
ATLANTA, Sept. 7,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peach State Health Plan, a care
management organization that helps Georgians live healthier lives
through innovative healthcare solutions, and the Centene
Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE:
CNC) focused on investing in economically challenged communities,
announced today a $1.5 million
commitment to City of Refuge, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that seeks to bring
light, hope, and transformation to local individuals and families.
The investment will support the development of a community health
and wellness center as well as an innovation hub that supports
unemployed members seeking employment.
![Peach State Health Plan employees volunteer quarterly with City of Refuge. Recently, nearly 50 Peach State Health Plan team members set up the rooms and accommodations in City of Refuge’s new affordable housing community that will support unhoused military veterans, citizens returning from incarceration and young men up to age 24. Peach State Health Plan employees volunteer quarterly with City of Refuge. Recently, nearly 50 Peach State Health Plan team members set up the rooms and accommodations in City of Refuge’s new affordable housing community that will support unhoused military veterans, citizens returning from incarceration and young men up to age 24.](https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2204623/Peach_State_Health_Plan_City_of_Refuge.jpg)
"Peach State Health Plan and the Centene Foundation are proud to
partner with City of Refuge to help break down barriers of
inequality and provide supportive services to drive critical change
and positive impact in one of Atlanta's most at-risk neighborhoods," said
Peach State Health Plan President and CEO, Wade Rakes. "City of Refuge has served
Atlanta's westside for more than
25 years and, together, we will continue with this vital work of
creating the next phase of social transformation where it is needed
most."
The commitment from Peach State Health Plan and the Centene
Foundation will support two components:
- Health and Wellness Center – This partnership seeks to
build out a quality health and wellness center at City of Refuge's
forthcoming 36,000-square-foot Transformation Center. The Health
and Wellness Center, which includes a 24/7 medical and mental
health clinic, will serve survivors of trafficking and domestic
violence.
- Workforce Innovation Hub – The Workforce Innovation Hub
prepares unemployed and underemployed individuals to find
meaningful employment. The commitment from Peach State Health Plan
and the Centene Foundation will increase capacity at the Workforce
Innovation Hub to provide more job training and readiness
opportunities, including resume writing and interview
assistance.
"Together with Peach State Health Plan and the Centene
Foundation, City of Refuge is laying the groundwork for expanded
health and wellness services to support the wellbeing of all who
seek us out for help – from local veterans to those returning from
incarceration to women escaping crisis," said City of Refuge
founder and CEO, Bruce Deel. "The
new clinic at the Transformation Center will be the physical
manifestation of our goal to provide 24/7, high-quality care in our
30314 neighborhood for those coming out of domestic violence and
trafficking. We look forward to breaking ground on the next phase
of our campus with the Transformation Center."
Peach State Health Plan employees also volunteer quarterly with
City of Refuge. In March, nearly 50 Peach State Health Plan team
members set up the rooms and accommodations in City of Refuge's new
affordable housing community that will support unhoused military
veterans, citizens returning from incarceration and young men up to
age 24. Peach State Health Plan will be on site again in September
and December to support on going efforts.
For more information about Peach State Health Plan and the
Centene Foundation's commitment to City of Refuge, visit
https://www.centene.com/who-we-are/centene-foundation.html.
About Centene Foundation
The Centene Foundation, a
private nonprofit focused on investing in economically challenged
communities, is the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation
("Centene"). The Foundation supports projects and initiatives
strategically aligned with Centene's purpose-driven culture and
enhances the work Centene is doing to remove the barriers to
wellness underserved and low-income populations face. The
Foundation is committed to addressing social determinants of health
and improving health equity in three distinct areas of focus:
Healthcare Access, Social Services and Education.
About Peach State Health Plan
Peach State Health Plan
is a Care Management Organization that serves the needs of
Georgians through a range of health insurance solutions. Peach
State Health Plan serves the Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids®
population in partnership with Georgia Families. The organization
also focuses on under-insured and uninsured individuals through its
federal insurance marketplace plan, Ambetter, and its Medicare
Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDP) through
Wellcare. Peach State Health Plan is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise committed to
helping people live healthier lives. For more information visit
www.pshp.com.
About City of Refuge
City of Refuge was founded in
1997 with the mission to transform the lives of individuals and
communities in Atlanta and beyond.
Today the organization resides in a warehouse that was graciously
donated in the 30314 neighborhood, one of the poorest and most
crime-ridden areas in the nation. Since inhabiting the "Where Good
Works" center, City of Refuge has helped over 20,000 people across
the country and internationally. The organization has created
several programs designed to provide an impact in areas such as:
housing, youth development, health & wellness, and vocation.
City of Refuge is a leader in the business of social transformation
and continuously works to empower and equip individuals with the
tools to succeed. To learn more about City of Refuge, visit
cityofrefugeatl.org or follow the organization on Facebook,
Instagram and Twitter.
![The Centene Foundation and Peach State Health Plan are proud to support City of Refuge's development of a Health and Wellness Center and Workforce Innovation Hub to the Transformation Center in one of Atlanta’s most underserved communities. The Centene Foundation and Peach State Health Plan are proud to support City of Refuge's development of a Health and Wellness Center and Workforce Innovation Hub to the Transformation Center in one of Atlanta’s most underserved communities.](https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2204624/Peach_State_Health_Plan_City_of_Refuge_Rendering.jpg)
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