PacifiCare Foundation awards two $5,000 grants





The PacifiCare Foundation, a nonprofit organization established by PacifiCare Health Systems, Inc, has contributed $10,000 to two community-based organizations in Agoura Hills.


The ALS Association, Los Angeles Chapter received a $5,000 grant to assist family members and caregivers in coping with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease).


The ALS Association provides assistance for people with ALS, their families, caregivers and health professional in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Ventura counties.


A $5,000 donation was awarded to Joni and Friends to provide counseling and informational seminars for families impacted by disability. Joni and Friends provides disability outreach to tens of thousands of people each year and support for their families.


"We are pleased to support such worthwhile organizations and look forward to working together to help meet the critical needs of the community," said Bill Wood, president of the PacifiCare Foundation.


"As a company, we believe ‘Caring is Good, Doing Something is Better’ and the Foundation is another way PacifiCare is taking action to help improve the communities it serves."


PacifiCare Foundation is devoted to charitable and educational causes that enhance the health, wellness and welfare of individuals, families and the public at large.


The foundation, which has donated tens of millions of dollars over the past 10 years, is funded through donations made by PacifiCare Health Systems, PacifiCare subsidiary operations, and its 9,100-plus employees.



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