Current Grant Recipients

The Siouxland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is proud to have awarded more than $600,000 in grants during the past five 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 2010-2011 are listed below:

Apr 2011-Mar 2012  Grants Approved

Total Community Grant amount:   $80,000.00
Total Small Grant amounts:           $ 6797.00
Grand Total Amount Awarded:      $86,797.00
 

1. Agency:  June E. Nylen Cancer Center $10,692
Name of Project:  Serving our Sisters (Mammograms)
Amount Requested:  $10,692
Amount Awarded:  $10,692

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:  June E. Nylen Cancer Center  $23,860
Name of Project:  Patient Navigator
Amount Requested:  $23,860 
Amount Awarded:  $23,860 

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.

3. Agency:  June E. Nylen Cancer Center    $39,822
Name of Project:  Patient Assistance Fund
Amount Requested:  $39,822
Amount Awarded:  $39,822

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.

4. Agency:  Siouxland District Health Department    $5,626
Name of Project:  Care for Yourself-Reaching Hispanics
Amount Requested:  $20,950.00
Amount Awarded:  $5,626.00

Program Name: Palliative Care Program for Breast Cancer Patients: The purpose of the program is to support Spanish speaking females in receiving breast health care.  This program provides support for individuals to educate them about recommended health practices and in accessing services.  The services include education, clinical breast exams and mammograms.  It targets women over the age of 40 and those under 40 that may have breast cancer symptoms.  This is a service currently provided by Siouxland District Health, but with a growing population of Spanish speaking residents in Lyon, Sioux, Plymouth and Woodbury counties, there is an increased need to provide bi-lingual services.  Providing bi-lingual services eliminates barriers encountered by this population when seeking health related services.

Small Grants: 
2011-2012 Small Grants Awarded – $6797.00

1.  June E. Nylen Cancer Center – $4,800.00 for Breast Health Navigator Training
2.  Omaha Winnebago HIS - $1,997.00 for Mammography Training

National Headquarters of Susan G. Komen for the Cure - $33,995.18 research