{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"132680","rtpr_id":"nPn9cTWVBa","ticker":"CNC","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["CNC"],"title":"Home State Health and Centene Foundation Award $750,000 to Missouri Organizations Advancing Community Health","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-09-01T13:00:01.838Z","article_body":"Home State Health and Centene Foundation Award $750,000 to Missouri Organizations Advancing Community Health\n\nPR Newswire\n\nST. LOUIS, Sept. 1, 2026\n\nFunding supports community-based programs addressing food security, housing\nstability, workforce development, foster care and rural health across Missouri\n\nST. LOUIS, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Home State Health\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4761872-1&h=270915475&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homestatehealth.com%2F&a=Home+State+Health)\n, a leading health insurer providing quality, affordable coverage to\nMissourians, and the Centene Foundation\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4761872-1&h=3572113241&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.centene.com%2Fwho-we-are%2Fcentene-foundation.html&a=Centene+Foundation)\n, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4761872-1&h=1207771949&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.centene.com%2F&a=Centene+Corporation)\n(NYSE: CNC), today announced a combined $750,000 investment in nearly two\ndozen organizations working to address drivers of health to improve health\noutcomes for individuals and families across the state.\n\nThe funding supports community-based programs focused on food security,\nhousing stability, workforce development, foster care, healthcare access and\nthe unique needs of rural communities.\n\n\"Across Missouri, community organizations are helping families overcome\nchallenges that directly influence their health and well-being,\" said Shawn\nFurey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Home State Health. \"Whether\nit's expanding access to healthy food, stable housing, workforce\nopportunities, healthcare services or support for children and families, these\norganizations are changing the communities they serve. We are proud to partner\nwith them and invest in programs that strengthen communities and build\nhealthier futures.\"\n\n2026 Grant Recipients\n\nOrganizations receiving funding include:\n\n * AGAPE Community Outreach\n * Care to Learn\n * Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri, Inc.\n * Community Council of St. Charles\n * Covenant House Missouri\n * Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries\n * Every Child's Hope\n * Faith Bridge\n * Foster Adopt Connect, Inc.\n * Foster Care Coalition\n * Hannibal Regional Healthcare System\n * KVC Behavioral Healthcare Missouri, Inc.\n * Ozarks Resource Group d/b/a Ozarks Community Health Center\n * Pediatric Place, Family First Initiative\n * Phelps County Regional Medical Center (d/b/a Phelps Health)\n * Rung Foundation Inc. (d/b/a Rung for Women)\n * Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center\n * Seed St. Louis\n * Southeast Missouri Health Network\n * St. Francis Hospital Foundation, supporting the needs of Mosaic Medical Center\n– Maryville\n * Swope Health Services\n * West Central Community Development Corporation\nGrant recipients include those providing critical services for children, youth\nand families involved in foster care, adoption, kinship care and transitional\nliving programs. Investments in organizations including Covenant House\nMissouri, Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries, Every Child's Hope, Faith\nBridge, Foster Adopt Connect, Foster Care Coalition and KVC Behavioral\nHealthcare Missouri will help expand behavioral health services, strengthen\nfamily supports and increase access to resources that promote stability for\nvulnerable children and families.\n\nThe grants also support organizations serving communities throughout urban and\nrural Missouri. Funded programs aim to increase access to healthcare,\nnutritious food, stable housing, employment opportunities and other essential\nservices that help individuals and families succeed.\n\n\"The Centene Foundation is committed to supporting organizations that are\ncreating meaningful opportunities for individuals and families to thrive,\"\nsaid Keith Williamson, President of the Centene Foundation. \"These\norganizations know their communities and are developing solutions that can\nmake a lasting difference.\"\n\nCollectively, these grants represent an investment in healthier communities\nacross the state. By supporting these local organizations, Home State Health\nand the Centene Foundation are helping advance health equity and create\nstronger communities throughout the state.\n\nAbout Home State Health\nHome State Health is a Missouri-based managed care organization and company of\nCentene Corporation, a Fortune 25 healthcare enterprise. Home State Health\nserves the Medicaid population in partnership with MO HealthNet and also\nprovides Marketplace and Medicare coverage to Missouri residents. The\norganization is committed to transforming the health of the community, one\nperson at a time.\n\nAbout the Centene Foundation\nThe Centene Foundation, a private nonprofit focused on investing in\neconomically challenged communities, is the philanthropic arm of Centene\nCorporation. The Foundation supports projects and initiatives aligned with\nCentene's mission to remove barriers to wellness and improve health equity\nthrough investments in healthcare access, social services and education.\n\n \n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/home-state-health-and-centene-foundation-award-750-000-to-missouri-organizations-advancing-community-health-302864944.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/home-state-health-and-centene-foundation-award-750-000-to-missouri-organizations-advancing-community-health-302864944.html)\n\nSOURCE Home State Health\n\n\n\nMona H. Desmond - mona.h.desmond@homestatehealth.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS651407/Centene-Foundation-Logo.jpg?id=OA2918290\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS692305/Home-State-Health-Logo.jpg?id=OA2918285\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn9cTWVBa","title":"Home State Health and Centene Foundation Award $750,000 to Missouri Organizations Advancing Community Health","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"CNC","created":"2026-09-01T13:00:01.838Z","tickers":["CNC"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"Home State Health and Centene Foundation Award $750,000 to Missouri Organizations Advancing Community Health\n\nPR Newswire\n\nST. LOUIS, Sept. 1, 2026\n\nFunding supports community-based programs addressing food security, housing\nstability, workforce development, foster care and rural health across Missouri\n\nST. LOUIS, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Home State Health\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4761872-1&h=270915475&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homestatehealth.com%2F&a=Home+State+Health)\n, a leading health insurer providing quality, affordable coverage to\nMissourians, and the Centene Foundation\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4761872-1&h=3572113241&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.centene.com%2Fwho-we-are%2Fcentene-foundation.html&a=Centene+Foundation)\n, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4761872-1&h=1207771949&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.centene.com%2F&a=Centene+Corporation)\n(NYSE: CNC), today announced a combined $750,000 investment in nearly two\ndozen organizations working to address drivers of health to improve health\noutcomes for individuals and families across the state.\n\nThe funding supports community-based programs focused on food security,\nhousing stability, workforce development, foster care, healthcare access and\nthe unique needs of rural communities.\n\n\"Across Missouri, community organizations are helping families overcome\nchallenges that directly influence their health and well-being,\" said Shawn\nFurey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Home State Health. \"Whether\nit's expanding access to healthy food, stable housing, workforce\nopportunities, healthcare services or support for children and families, these\norganizations are changing the communities they serve. We are proud to partner\nwith them and invest in programs that strengthen communities and build\nhealthier futures.\"\n\n2026 Grant Recipients\n\nOrganizations receiving funding include:\n\n * AGAPE Community Outreach\n * Care to Learn\n * Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri, Inc.\n * Community Council of St. Charles\n * Covenant House Missouri\n * Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries\n * Every Child's Hope\n * Faith Bridge\n * Foster Adopt Connect, Inc.\n * Foster Care Coalition\n * Hannibal Regional Healthcare System\n * KVC Behavioral Healthcare Missouri, Inc.\n * Ozarks Resource Group d/b/a Ozarks Community Health Center\n * Pediatric Place, Family First Initiative\n * Phelps County Regional Medical Center (d/b/a Phelps Health)\n * Rung Foundation Inc. (d/b/a Rung for Women)\n * Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center\n * Seed St. Louis\n * Southeast Missouri Health Network\n * St. Francis Hospital Foundation, supporting the needs of Mosaic Medical Center\n– Maryville\n * Swope Health Services\n * West Central Community Development Corporation\nGrant recipients include those providing critical services for children, youth\nand families involved in foster care, adoption, kinship care and transitional\nliving programs. Investments in organizations including Covenant House\nMissouri, Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries, Every Child's Hope, Faith\nBridge, Foster Adopt Connect, Foster Care Coalition and KVC Behavioral\nHealthcare Missouri will help expand behavioral health services, strengthen\nfamily supports and increase access to resources that promote stability for\nvulnerable children and families.\n\nThe grants also support organizations serving communities throughout urban and\nrural Missouri. Funded programs aim to increase access to healthcare,\nnutritious food, stable housing, employment opportunities and other essential\nservices that help individuals and families succeed.\n\n\"The Centene Foundation is committed to supporting organizations that are\ncreating meaningful opportunities for individuals and families to thrive,\"\nsaid Keith Williamson, President of the Centene Foundation. \"These\norganizations know their communities and are developing solutions that can\nmake a lasting difference.\"\n\nCollectively, these grants represent an investment in healthier communities\nacross the state. By supporting these local organizations, Home State Health\nand the Centene Foundation are helping advance health equity and create\nstronger communities throughout the state.\n\nAbout Home State Health\nHome State Health is a Missouri-based managed care organization and company of\nCentene Corporation, a Fortune 25 healthcare enterprise. Home State Health\nserves the Medicaid population in partnership with MO HealthNet and also\nprovides Marketplace and Medicare coverage to Missouri residents. The\norganization is committed to transforming the health of the community, one\nperson at a time.\n\nAbout the Centene Foundation\nThe Centene Foundation, a private nonprofit focused on investing in\neconomically challenged communities, is the philanthropic arm of Centene\nCorporation. The Foundation supports projects and initiatives aligned with\nCentene's mission to remove barriers to wellness and improve health equity\nthrough investments in healthcare access, social services and education.\n\n \n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/home-state-health-and-centene-foundation-award-750-000-to-missouri-organizations-advancing-community-health-302864944.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/home-state-health-and-centene-foundation-award-750-000-to-missouri-organizations-advancing-community-health-302864944.html)\n\nSOURCE Home State Health\n\n\n\nMona H. Desmond - mona.h.desmond@homestatehealth.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS651407/Centene-Foundation-Logo.jpg?id=OA2918290\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS692305/Home-State-Health-Logo.jpg?id=OA2918285\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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