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SIPP Funds Available to Non-Profits Through Francisan Health

FRANCISCAN HEALTH

NORTHWEST INDIANA - Franciscan Health is partnering with non-profits to help support health programs for at-risk populations.

The organization received funds to support healthcare-related programs for non-profit, health and human service organizations in at-risk communities and will allocate funds through its Social Impact Partnership Program (SIPP).
 
SIPP funding applications will be accepted until June 11th. Partner agencies will be announced July 29th. Organizations may apply for up to $10,000 in monetary support and in-kind donations. Applications can be completed at www.francisanhealth.org/communityhealth.

Sharon Jackson is the local host of "All Things Considered" and a reporter for Lakeshore Public Radio. She has been with 89.1 FM since its launch in 2009. Sharon is also a radio DJ in Chicago, and has been since 2004. In her previous job at Metro Networks/Westwood One, she was heard on am 890 WLS, WGN radio 720 am and am 560 WIND. She has also delivered news and traffic reports on radio stations all over Chicago and the suburbs including 95.9 The River, 98.3 WCCQ and Star 96.7.