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Nominees Sought for Community Caring Award
March 9, 2010 by Contributor
Filed under Healthy Happenings
Genesee County, MI – Genesee Health Plan is accepting nominations for the annual Community Caring award, given to individuals, businesses and organizations who have provided assistance to the uninsured and underserved in Genesee County. Nominees are recognized at the annual Community Caring Awards breakfast held during Cover the Uninsured Week May 2 through May 8 this year. The breakfast will take place Friday, May 7.
Nominees for this honor can include any organization, business or individual who provides financial assistance for services or supplies, discounted or in-kind services, or time on a voluntary basis to address the issues of the uninsured.
Deadline for nominations is Monday, March 29. To obtain a nomination form, go to http://www.countyhealthplans.org/GHP.aspx, or call Cindy Bruett from the Cover the Uninsured Week Committee, at 810-606-6264.
About 45 million Americans, including almost 60,000 Genesee County residents, are uninsured. Throughout the year, many individuals, businesses and organizations offer assistance to these individuals. The Community Caring Award is one way to acknowledge these efforts to improve the lives of residents in Genesee County.
Cover the Uninsured Week includes Cover the Uninsured Expo, a day where members of the community can sign up for health care coverage; and receive free food, free clothing and access to needed resources in the community. The expo will be held on Tuesday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church in Flint.
For details on Cover the Uninsured Week, call 810-606-6264.
