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rspitza@miningjournal.net Jim LaJoie, executive director of the Superior Health Foundation, speaks at the foundation’s spring grants celebration on Wednesday night. The foundation awarded more than $272,000 in funding to area health-focused organizations. (Journal photo by Ryan Spitza)
MARQUETTE The Superior Health Foundation held its spring grants celebration on Wednesday night, distributing 18 grant awards totaling over $272,000 to health-focused organizations serving the Upper Peninsula.
The grants were presented at a reduced-capacity, socially distanced ceremony at the Holiday Inn in Marquette. Around $126,000 was distributed in spring grant funding, while nearly $100,000 was awarded to address children’s mental health in the U.P. through a partnership with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of Michigan. Of the remaining funding, $15,000 was distributed for indigent care grants, while other funding was awarded to various organizations for equipment and pilot pro
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At the annual event, Gretchen Hewlett was honored as the Woman of Distinction for 2021. She is the chief development officer for the Foundation for Santa Barbara City College. Hewlett was instrumental in creating the SBA’s Giving Forward Fund and Committee.
She has been a long-time member and served on the SBA Board of Directors for many years. Her career and work ethics inspire the SBA Vision of Women in Leadership Positions – Making Connections, Sharing Expertise, Inspiring Confidence, Encouraging Growth.
SBA was founded in 1981 and has been affiliated with the University Club of Santa Barbara since 1983. SBA membership, which is by invitation, includes about 200 members and 10 honorary members.