The Cigna Group Foundation Awards an Additional $3 Million in Local Grants to Support Veterans' Mental Health

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The Cigna Group Foundation (NYSE: CI) announced an additional $3 million in local grants on Dec. 10, 2025 as part of a three-year, $9 million commitment to a veteran mental health initiative. The funding will support 24 local nonprofit organizations focused on housing stability by providing mortgage and rental assistance, repairing and adapting homes for wounded or disabled veterans, and offering legal services and case management.

Grants target regions with elevated social determinant health risks where the company serves many customers. The release cites that on any given night an estimated 40,000 veterans lack shelter and about 1.5 million are at risk of homelessness.

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• $3M in additional local grants announced
• Part of a $9M three-year foundation commitment
• 24 nonprofit grantees supported across multiple states
• Funding targets housing stability, repairs, adaptations, and legal help

Negative

• An estimated 40,000 veterans are unsheltered on any given night
• About 1.5 million veterans are considered at risk of homelessness

New round of funding will strengthen community-driven efforts to address housing stability by repairing and adapting homes and providing mortgage and rental assistance

BLOOMFIELD, Conn., Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cigna Group Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), today announced the 2025 grant recipients for its veteran mental health initiative. As part of a three-year, $9 million commitment, this latest round of funding will support 24 local nonprofit organizations in helping veterans feel stable where they live, physically, emotionally and financially.

"We are honored to help ensure those who have served our country have a roof over their heads and access to quality mental health care," said Ellie Polack, president, The Cigna Group Foundation. "By supporting nonprofits dedicated to this mission, we are helping to create lasting, community-level change that honors and uplifts America's veterans and their families."

This year's grantees were selected for their innovative approaches to:

• Providing mortgage and rental assistance
• Repairing homes to ensure veterans live in dignified and stable housing
• Adapting homes for severely wounded and disabled veterans
• Offering legal services and case management to help veterans navigate public benefits.

The Foundation's focus remains on regions where the company serves a significant number of customers with high social determinant of health risks. The grantee organizations and their respective areas served include:

• Arizona: Gary Sinise Foundation (AZ, TN), U.S. VETS-Phoenix, Homes for our Troops, Inc. (AZ, FL, TX)
• Connecticut: Connecticut Veterans Legal Center, The WorkPlace, Veterans Rebuilding Life (CT, NJ, PA)
• Florida: Air Force Enlisted Village, Inc., Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, Inc., Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay, Inc., United Way of Northeast Florida, Inc.
• Georgia: Cobb Collaborative, Inc., Gateway Center 24/7, Inc., Rebuilding Together Atlanta, Inc.
• Illinois: Habitat for Humanity of Lake McHenry County, Midwest Shelter for Homeless Vets
• Missouri: Veterans Community Project
• New Jersey: Education & Health Centers of America
• Pennsylvania: Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties, Veterans Leadership Program
• Tennessee: Operation Stand Down Tennessee
• Texas: West Texas Counseling and Guidance, Operation Finally Home, Operation Homefront, Inc., U.S. VETS-Houston

Nationwide, veterans face an elevated risk of homelessness relative to the general population. On any given night, an estimated 40,000 veterans go without shelter, and about 1.5 million are considered at risk of homelessness. Veterans experiencing housing instability have increased odds of frequent mental distress and suicidal ideation.

For more information on existing and future grant programs, visit The Cigna Group Foundation website.

About The Cigna Group
The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) is a global health company committed to creating a better future built on the vitality of every individual and every community. We relentlessly challenge ourselves to partner and innovate solutions for better health. The Cigna Group includes products and services marketed under Cigna Healthcare, Evernorth Health Services or its subsidiaries. The Cigna Group maintains sales capabilities in more than 30 countries and jurisdictions and has more than 180 million customer relationships around the world. Learn more at thecignagroup.com.

About The Cigna Group Foundation
The Cigna Group Foundation is a private foundation funded by contributions from The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) and its subsidiaries. The Cigna Group Foundation aims to support, collaborate, and convene with nonprofit organizations addressing society's greatest health challenges. In addition to increasing access to programs and care in geographies demonstrating significant need, the Foundation responds with humanitarian aid relief during critical times and strengthens colleagues' support of causes through matching donations and volunteer rewards. To learn more, visit www.thecignagroup.com/community.

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FAQ

What did The Cigna Group Foundation announce on December 10, 2025 regarding veterans?

The foundation announced an additional $3 million in local grants as part of a $9 million three-year veteran mental health initiative.

How many nonprofits and which services will the CI grants support in 2025?

The grants will support 24 local nonprofits, funding mortgage and rental assistance, home repairs and adaptations, legal services, and case management.

Which states and organizations received CI foundation grants in 2025?

Grantees span states including Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and national organizations listed in the announcement.

How does the CI funding address veterans' mental health?

Funding focuses on housing stability—repairs, adaptations, and financial assistance—which the foundation links to improved mental health and reduced distress.

What veteran homelessness statistics were cited in the December 10, 2025 announcement?

The announcement cites an estimated 40,000 veterans unsheltered nightly and about 1.5 million veterans at risk of homelessness.