{"id":289489,"date":"2026-05-12T12:20:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T12:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/289489\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T12:20:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T12:20:09","slug":"superior-healthplan-awards-100000-in-grants-to-10-community-based-organizations-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/289489\/","title":{"rendered":"Superior HealthPlan Awards $100,000 in Grants to 10 Community-based Organizations in Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Superior HealthPlan Awards $100,000 in Grants to 10 Community-based Organizations in Texas<\/p>\n<p class=\"prntac\">The funding is made available through an annual program that addresses barriers to healthcare.<\/p>\n<p>AUSTIN, Texas, May 12, 2026 \/<a href=\"http:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">PRNewswire<\/a>\/ &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4685835-1&amp;h=3297755417&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.superiorhealthplan.com%2Fabout-us.html&amp;a=Superior+HealthPlan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Superior HealthPlan<\/a> (&#8220;Superior&#8221;), a leading managed care organization in Texas and a company of <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4685835-1&amp;h=930548526&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.centene.com%2F&amp;a=Centene+Corporation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Centene Corporation<\/a> (NYSE: CNC), has announced the 2026 recipients of its annual grant program. In total, $100,000 in funding will be provided to 10 organizations, in 10 communities across Texas, to help address the needs of low-income neighborhoods, families, and individuals.<\/p>\n<p>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/160131\/superior_healthplan___logo.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/superior_healthplan___logo.jpg\" title=\"Superior HealthPlan (PRNewsfoto\/Superior HealthPlan)\" alt=\"Superior HealthPlan (PRNewsfoto\/Superior HealthPlan)\"\/><br \/>\n                        <\/a>\n                <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re proud to support the meaningful work of community-based organizations across Texas through our annual grant program,&#8221; said Dr. Susan Mills, Sr. Vice President of Population Health &amp; Clinical Outcomes. &#8220;We want to thank all the organizations that applied for these grants and look forward to partnering with many of them in the months ahead.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Since 2018, Superior has provided more than $1.3 million in funding to dozens of community partners through its grant program to help address non-medical drivers of health. Each grant recipient will support at least one of these areas:<\/p>\n<p>Housing Stability &amp; Support: Programs that reduce housing insecurity and improve living conditions for Medicaid members.Food Security &amp; Nutrition: Programs that improve access to nutritious food and address emergency food needs for vulnerable populations.Health Care Access &amp; Literacy: Programs that reduce barriers to care and improve health outcomes through education, navigation, and support services.<\/p>\n<p>The following organizations will each receive a $10,000 grant:<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">Organization<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">Location<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">Grant Purpose<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4685835-1&amp;h=2921103524&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brighterbites.org%2Flocation%2Fsan-antonio%2F&amp;a=Brighter+Bites\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brighter Bites<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">San Antonio<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">Provides access to fresh food and nutrition education programming at six San Antonio schools during the 2026-27 school year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4685835-1&amp;h=2626294558&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ccpregnancy.org%2F&amp;a=Pregnancy+Center+of+the+Coastal+Bend\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Pregnancy Center of the Coastal Bend<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">Corpus Christi<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">Assists with prenatal care, health education, and parenting education for teenagers, women, and families facing an unplanned pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4685835-1&amp;h=1679765812&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foodcare.org%2F&amp;a=Food+Care+Center\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Food Care Center<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">Killeen<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">Increases access to nutritious food for individuals and families, including emergency food distributions for seniors, veterans, and individuals eligible for Medicaid.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4685835-1&amp;h=1812746304&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodforallproject.org%2F&amp;a=Food+For+All+Project\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Food For All Project<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">Pflugerville<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">Enhances the ability to purchase food from wholesalers to meet increasing needs throughout the Central Texas community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4685835-1&amp;h=3637450790&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huggingheartssolutions.org%2F&amp;a=Hugging+Heart+Solutions\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hugging Heart Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">Nacogdoches<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">Provides essential infant supplies, such as diapers and wipes, as well as connections to local support services that promote health, stability, and self-sufficiency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4685835-1&amp;h=1478037623&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fbgclamesa.my.site.com%2Fwebsite%2Fs%2F&amp;a=Lamesa+Boys+%26+Girls+Club\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lamesa Boys &amp; Girls Club<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">Lamesa<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">Offers access to healthy breakfast and lunch for children who do not receive meals on Friday, filling a gap for students during a four-day school week in the district.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4685835-1&amp;h=3597360140&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmarthashome.org%2F&amp;a=Martha%27s+Home\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Martha&#8217;s Home<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">Amarillo<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">Supports the Present Needs Future Success program to provide utility assistance, rental assistance, and emergency shelter for families experiencing housing instability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4685835-1&amp;h=1825353657&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pdncoh.org%2F&amp;a=Paso+del+Norte+Center+of+Hope\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Paso del Norte Center of Hope<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">El Paso<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">Supports the HOPE Restorative Housing Program to provide housing assistance and advocacy for survivors of trafficking facing homelessness, unsafe conditions, and instability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4685835-1&amp;h=1542747959&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.silverribboncommunitypartners.com%2F&amp;a=Silver+Ribbon+Community+Partners\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Silver Ribbon Community Partners<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">McAllen<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">Provides financial assistance to seniors and adults with disabilities, including short-term utility support, rental assistance, application fees, and security deposits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4685835-1&amp;h=3539174693&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wisdomroomwithroyalty.com%2F&amp;a=Wisdom+Room+With+Royalty\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wisdom Room With Royalty<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">Dallas<\/p>\n<p class=\"prnml4\">Assists with utility support and rental assistance for low-income seniors, including utility bills, to ensure they have access to essential services.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about this program, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4685835-1&amp;h=297198539&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.superiorhealthplan.com%2Fsupporting-texas-communities%2Fgrants-and-sponsorships.html&amp;a=Superior+HealthPlan+grants+webpage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Superior HealthPlan grants webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>About Superior HealthPlan<br \/>For more than 25 years, <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4685835-1&amp;h=3482735751&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.superiorhealthplan.com%2F&amp;a=Superior+HealthPlan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Superior HealthPlan<\/a> has offered high-quality health care to Texans, and is now a leading managed care company providing services to more than 1.5 million people. Committed to transforming the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time, Superior supports active local involvement in all 254 Texas counties with 3,700 employees throughout the state. Since 2020, Superior has contributed $12.3 million in grants, sponsorships, and employee giving, helping support low-income communities. Superior is a company of <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4685835-1&amp;h=2247492919&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.centene.com%2F&amp;a=Centene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Centene<\/a>, a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4685835-1&amp;h=3460074102&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.superiorhealthplan.com%2F&amp;a=www.SuperiorHealthPlan.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.SuperiorHealthPlan.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE Superior HealthPlan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Superior HealthPlan Awards $100,000 in Grants to 10 Community-based Organizations in Texas The funding is made available through&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":133484,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[27,29,28],"class_list":["post-289489","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-texas","tag-texas","tag-texas-headlines","tag-texas-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/289489","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=289489"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/289489\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/133484"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=289489"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=289489"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=289489"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}