Objectives and Purposes:
The coalition is to function as a comprehensive community-wide planning organization for health. The coalition has the ability to perform risk/needs assessments and identify gaps in programs and services. We promote collaboration and resource development; facilitate coordination of local service agencies and serve as fiscal agent for locally organized action groups. The coalition integrates diverse community efforts to improve the physical, mental, emotion and social health of citizens.
What We Have Done & What We Are Doing Now:
Since 2000, the Health Coalition has served as fiscal agent for over $400,000 in funds for nine coalitions to facilitate finances for Health Fairs, Backpack Hunger Program, Youth Conferences, United Christmas Giving for Wayne County, Youth Empowerment Network Ambassadors, Youth Representatives to the Kentucky Kids' Summit, FREE Community Swim Nights, America's Promise, Educational Displays, Child Plus Fair, Kentucky Kids Now Grant for Day Care Centers, Child Abuse Prevention Blue Ribbon Campaign, Back-To-School Bash, Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs, Tobacco Education, Parent Survival Kits and more...
