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Community Gets $2M Boost from Local Health Partners
1 Feb
Summary
- Eleven organizations received up to $2 million in donations.
- Funds will support scholarships, building improvements, and programs.
- Allegany College and Frostburg State received $350,000 each for scholarships.
UPMC Western Maryland and Maryland Physicians Care recently distributed up to $2 million in funding to eleven local organizations. This significant investment is intended to support a variety of community needs, including scholarships, facility upgrades, program expansions, and outreach services. The collaborative effort aims to address diverse community requirements and enhance the well-being of residents.
Educational institutions were among the beneficiaries, with Allegany College of Maryland and Frostburg State University each receiving $350,000. These funds are earmarked for scholarships, a key component of the institutions' strategic plans to improve access to education. The goal is to enable students to pursue higher education and subsequently contribute their skills and commitment to the Western Maryland region, fostering local growth and retention.
The donations underscore a strong commitment to community fabric, with leaders from both UPMC Western Maryland and Maryland Physicians Care expressing the importance of giving back. Maryland Physicians Care, which provides Medicaid services across the state and is partially owned by UPMC, views these contributions as integral to their mission of supporting community health and vitality.
