The Cigna Group Foundation Commits Additional $1M to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Support Youth Mental Health
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The Cigna Group Foundation (NYSE: CI) has announced a $1 million contribution to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, extending over two years to enhance youth mental health support. This funding will help expand staff training for identifying youth distress signs, implement trauma-informed practices, and broaden the use of the Behavioral Support Toolkit across all Clubs.
This commitment builds upon a previous $250,000 grant that supported youth mental health programming and the development of a teen mental health guide. The partnership has already engaged over 1,250 Cigna Group employees in local Club activities. Recently, the organization collaborated with Earvin "Magic" Johnson for a "Bright Futures Carnival" benefiting children affected by Southern California wildfires.
The initiative is part of Cigna's broader commitment to invest over $27 million in grants through 2026, focusing on youth mental health, veteran mental health, and health equity barriers.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America will use the funding to expand its work with local Clubs to train staff on how to identify the signs and symptoms of youth in distress, and become trauma-informed in their policies, practices, and programs, and expand the use of its successful Behavioral Support Toolkit to all Clubs.
"As a kid, I went to my local Boys & Girls Club and learned many life skills while having fun. Giving young people that support and guidance from Boys & Girls Clubs is especially important as the school year winds down and summer vacation begins," said Melissa Skottegaard, board chair, The Cigna Group Foundation. "We are proud to expand our partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to support even more young people in developing resilience and healthy coping strategies."
Over the past year, The Cigna Group Foundation strengthened its support of Boys & Girls Clubs of America with a
Just this month, The Cigna Group and basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson joined forces on a "Bright Futures Carnival" that provided Boys & Girls Club of
"On behalf of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, I want to thank The Cigna Group Foundation for supporting trauma-informed programs that help young people develop healthy coping strategies in a constructive environment. Community support is crucial for the mental and physical health of our youth, and we are grateful for the positive impact this partnership has on kids and teens in communities across the country," said Chad Hartman, national vice president of corporate partnership and engagement, Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
The Cigna Group's multiyear initiative is focused on partnering with nonprofit organizations with expertise in three essential areas: improving youth mental health, bolstering veteran mental health through housing stability and services, and addressing barriers to health equity. As part of this engagement initiative, The Cigna Group Foundation is on track to invest more than
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 186 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.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For more than 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Over 5,400 Clubs serve more than 3 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on
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