RESTON, Virginia, January 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
MAXIMUS (NYSE: MMS), a leading provider
of government services worldwide, announced today that the MAXIMUS
Foundation has distributed more than $590,000 in grants to 248 nonprofit organizations
in 36 states as part of its fall grant cycle. A list of recent
grant recipients can be found by visiting
maximus.com/foundation-grant-recipients.
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"Our record number of grants reflects
the MAXIMUS employees' strong commitment to service and the
Company's deep caring for the communities in which we serve,"
shared John Boyer, PhD., Chairman of
the MAXIMUS Foundation.
As the philanthropic arm of MAXIMUS, the Foundation extends the
mission of the Company by partnering with nonprofits that support
the same populations and communities served by the public programs
the Company operates. MAXIMUS and its employees completely fund the
MAXIMUS Foundation, which provides grants to local community
organizations with programs and projects in the areas of health,
child and youth development, and community development.
MAXIMUS also operates charitable foundations in the United Kingdom and Australia. MAXIMUS Foundation UK recently
concluded their sixth grant cycle. Since 2015, it has supported
more than 60 organizations that help disadvantaged populations
through improved employment opportunities, health outcomes, and
community development. The MAX Foundation in Australia launched its grant program in 2017,
making awards to 14 nonprofits to date.
About MAXIMUS
Since 1975, MAXIMUS has operated under its founding mission of
Helping Government Serve the People®, enabling
citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their
governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human
services programs. MAXIMUS delivers innovative business process
management and technology solutions that contribute to improved
outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy,
accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs.
With more than 20,000 employees worldwide, MAXIMUS is a proud
partner to government agencies in the
United States, Australia,
Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit
maximus.com.
CONTACT: Lisa Miles
+1.703.251.8637
lisamiles@maximus.com
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