Non Profit Organizations, Amerigroup Nevada To Help Address Nevada’s Most Pressing Health Needs

Everyday countless organizations in Nevada work to improve the health of our communities and empower residents to live healthier lives. Led by a multigenerational focus on heart health, cancer prevention, prenatal care, diabetes prevention and active lifestyles, these organizations not only share Amerigroup Foundation’s vision for a healthier future, but they are setting the standard with innovative programs that engage to take charge of their health.

“We know that keeping our local communities healthy requires a dedicated partnership with key organizations,” said Eric Lloyd, president, Amerigroup Nevada. “We’re pleased to commit nearly $900,000 to organizations that offer innovative programs that educate, motivate and encourage Nevada’s residents to lead healthier lives.”

In 2015 the Amerigroup Foundation teamed with various organizations including the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, March of Dimes and Boys & Girls Clubs to bring unique health education programs to the state such as the Triple Play program, which encourages physical activity among Nevada students.

“As our local communities change and grow so do the diverse needs of Nevadans,” Lloyd said. “What’s not changed is our commitment to serving our members and advancing better health in Nevada. It is an honor to work with so many great people and organizations and we look forward to doing so again in this year ahead.”

National Grant Programs
Nevada communities benefit from grants made by Amerigroup’s parent company foundation to national and regional organizations:

• American Cancer Society’s CHANGE program to increase breast, cervical and colorectal cancer education and screenings
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America Triple Play after-school program to encourage healthy eating and physical fitness for elementary through high school children
• March of Dimes CenteringPregnancy®grants to lower the rate of low-birthrate babies born in Nevada

Nevada Donations

• Amerigroup donated about $14,000 to the Mexican ConsulateinLas Vegas’s REACH – Ventanilla de Salud Woman to Womanprogram to support its cervical cancer awareness program providing educational workshops and screenings to Latinas across Southern Nevada

Community Events & Sponsorships

• Partnered with Clark County School District to provide free screenings and immunizations for Clark County School District students and families
• Presenting sponsor of the ThreeSquare SNAP Appreciation Breakfast
• Donated to Northern Nevada Food Bank in Reno and ThreeSquare Food Bank in Las Vegas providing healthy, fresh produce at its mobile food pantries
• Amerigroup Nevada’s contribution to Opportunity Village Cheyenne’s Magical School Bus Tour Program provided transportation for over 200 Clark County School District Title 1 students to attend Opportunity Village’s Magical Forest

Associate Volunteerism
Through the company’s Dollars for Doers Program, associates are able to turn their volunteer hours into contributions for the eligible charities which they support. Volunteers contributed hundreds of hours with more than $6,500 earned in Dollars for Doers grants.

Associate Giving
Amerigroup’s associates’ contributions made through the company’s year-round Associate Giving Program are backed by a 50 percent match from the Anthem Foundation, bringing the total paid out in 2015 to more than $14,600.

The charities in this year’s program were: