Current Grant Recipients

The Siouxland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is proud to have awarded more than $800,000 in grants during the past seven years to promote breast health at all stages of life through prevention and early detection. Fundraising and grant-awarded programs have provided focused education to community members and healthcare providers. The Komen Siouxland Affiliate has sponsored or collaborated in many local and regional events, developing strong community partnerships and a high level of cause recognition. Third-party events such as Crop for the Cure and Pink in the Rink, an event with our local pro hockey team, yielded invitations to work with other regional organizations in promoting the Komen cause.

Grant funding has supported partnerships with a variety of prevention, treatment and support initiatives. These projects have been selected by our independent Grant Review Panel as those that will have the greatest impact in our service area based upon our Community Profile. Please note that Susan G. Komen for the Cure is not a direct service provider.

Grants awarded for 2012-2013 are listed below:

Apr 2012-Mar 2013  Grants Approved

Total Community Grant amount:   $157,903
Total Small Grant amounts:           $ 0 (as of 4/6/12)
Grand Total Amount Awarded:      $157,903
 

1. Agency:  June E. Nylen Cancer Center  $29,180
Name of Project:  Serving our Sisters (Mammograms)
Amount Requested:  $29,180
Amount Awarded:  $29,180

Program Name: Serving our Sisters (Mammograms): Serving Our Sisters promotes annual screening mammograms for underserved/uninsured women.  The program addresses barriers to screening and identifies strategies for motivating m=women to have regular mammograms.  It specifically targets women ages 35-49, who need financial assistance to cover the cost of screening.  The same financial criteria is used as the Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program offered at the state level; however, by targeting a different age range, SOS complements the state program.  Clients are also offered potential life-saving education on breast health and risk reduction strategies.  In 2009, the “Fight Like A Girl” campaign significantly increased the number screened, targeting minorities and underserved women.

2. Agency:  Iowa Department of Public Health  $30,635
Name of Project: Breast Screening for Iowa'a Underserved, Low-income Women
Amount Requested:  $30,635
Amount Awarded:  $30,635

Program Name: Breast Screening for Iowa’s Underserved, Low-Income Women: Program will provide access to breast screening and diagnostic services to 100 low-income, uninsured or underinsured women throughout the Siouxland affiliate area in Iowa.  Access to mammography will be targeted to women who are eligible for the Iowa CFY Program.  Services will be offered to women who access screening thru the Woodbury County local enrollment site.

3. Agency:  Greater Sioux Community Health Center, Inc.  $50,000
Name of Project:  Sister to Sister or Hermana a Hermana
Amount Requested:  $50,000 
Amount Awarded:  $50,000 

Program Name:  Sister to Sister or Hermana a Hermana:  Increases awarness of and access to breast health care, education and mammography services for women in Sioux and Lyon County.  Key activities include; provision of affordable breast exams and mammography services at the health center; establishment of partnership with local hospital for affordable mammograms; use of promotoras-convening community based programs in both Sioux and Lyon counties; partnering with college art and communication; programs to develop PSA's and program specific posters and use of teachable moments and self-learning modules to improve patients knowledge of breast health.

4. Agency:  June E. Nylen Cancer Center    $38,088
Name of Project:  Patient Assistance Fund
Amount Requested:  $38,088
Amount Awarded:  $38,088

Program Name: Patient Assistance Fund:  The Patient Assistance Fund (PAF) provides financial support for JENCC breast cancer patients to receive help when it is most needed.  This includes daily living expenses such as rent/mortgage payments, utility bills, prescription medications, medical supplies, gasoline, and home-care services.

5. Agency:  June E. Nylen Cancer Center  $10,000
Name of Project:  Patient Navigator
Amount Requested:  $32,420 
Amount Awarded:  $10,000 

Program Name: Patient Navigator:   JENCC request sixth year support of the Patient Navigator Program, which is a social service program aimed at assisting breast cancer patients and their families in navigating the challenges that surround cancer treatment.  The Patient Navigator promotes patient well-being by addressing body, mind and spirit.  One of the vital components of the program is the one-on-one counseling and emotional support the Patient Navigator provides.

Small Grants: 
2011-2012 Small Grants Awarded – $0 (as of 4/6/12)

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