Peach State Health Plan Builds Upon Community Partnership with Barrow County Schools to Support Student Health and Readiness
Peach State Health Plan, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), has strengthened its partnership with Barrow County School System through the Back-to-BOLD back-to-school event on July 25, 2025. The event, held at Apalachee High School, provided essential resources to thousands of students and families.
Key initiatives included the donation of 1,000 pairs of new shoes through collaboration with Shoes That Fit and Centene Foundation, free eye exams and prescription glasses via the Centene Vision Van, and distribution of backpacks and mental health resources. The event served as a healing moment for the community following a tragic school shooting the previous year.
Peach State Health Plan, una filiale di Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), ha rafforzato la sua collaborazione con il Barrow County School System durante l'evento Back-to-BOLD per il ritorno a scuola, tenutosi il 25 luglio 2025. L'evento, svolto presso la Apalachee High School, ha fornito risorse fondamentali a migliaia di studenti e famiglie.
Le iniziative principali includevano la donazione di 1.000 paia di scarpe nuove grazie alla collaborazione con Shoes That Fit e la Centene Foundation, visite oculistiche gratuite e occhiali su prescrizione tramite il Centene Vision Van, oltre alla distribuzione di zaini e risorse per la salute mentale. L'evento ha rappresentato un momento di guarigione per la comunità dopo una tragica sparatoria scolastica avvenuta l'anno precedente.
Peach State Health Plan, una subsidiaria de Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), ha fortalecido su alianza con el Barrow County School System a través del evento Back-to-BOLD de regreso a clases, celebrado el 25 de julio de 2025. El evento, realizado en Apalachee High School, proporcionó recursos esenciales a miles de estudiantes y familias.
Las iniciativas clave incluyeron la donación de 1,000 pares de zapatos nuevos gracias a la colaboración con Shoes That Fit y la Centene Foundation, exámenes de la vista gratuitos y gafas con receta a través del Centene Vision Van, y la distribución de mochilas y recursos para la salud mental. El evento sirvió como un momento de sanación para la comunidad tras un trágico tiroteo escolar ocurrido el año anterior.
Peach State Health Plan은 Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC)의 자회사로서 2025년 7월 25일 Barrow County School System과의 협력을 강화하기 위해 Back-to-BOLD 등교 행사에 참여했습니다. Apalachee 고등학교에서 열린 이 행사는 수천 명의 학생과 가족들에게 필수 자원을 제공했습니다.
주요 활동으로는 Shoes That Fit 및 Centene Foundation과 협력하여 1,000켤레의 새 신발을 기부하고, Centene Vision Van을 통한 무료 시력 검사 및 처방 안경 제공, 배낭과 정신 건강 자원의 배포가 포함되었습니다. 이 행사는 전년도에 발생한 비극적인 학교 총격 사건 이후 지역사회에 치유의 시간이 되었습니다.
Peach State Health Plan, une filiale de Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a renforcé son partenariat avec le Barrow County School System lors de l'événement Back-to-BOLD de la rentrée scolaire le 25 juillet 2025. L'événement, qui s'est tenu à l'Apalachee High School, a fourni des ressources essentielles à des milliers d'élèves et familles.
Les initiatives clés comprenaient la donation de 1 000 paires de chaussures neuves grâce à la collaboration avec Shoes That Fit et la Centene Foundation, des examens de la vue gratuits et des lunettes sur ordonnance via le Centene Vision Van, ainsi que la distribution de sacs à dos et de ressources en santé mentale. Cet événement a été un moment de guérison pour la communauté après une tragique fusillade scolaire l'année précédente.
Peach State Health Plan, eine Tochtergesellschaft der Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), hat ihre Partnerschaft mit dem Barrow County School System durch die Back-to-BOLD Schulveranstaltung am 25. Juli 2025 gestärkt. Die Veranstaltung, die an der Apalachee High School stattfand, bot Tausenden von Schülern und Familien wichtige Ressourcen.
Zu den Hauptinitiativen gehörten die Spende von 1.000 neuen Paar Schuhen in Zusammenarbeit mit Shoes That Fit und der Centene Foundation, kostenlose Augenuntersuchungen und Brillen mit Rezept durch den Centene Vision Van sowie die Verteilung von Rucksäcken und Ressourcen zur psychischen Gesundheit. Die Veranstaltung diente der Gemeinschaft als Heilmoment nach einer tragischen Schießerei an der Schule im Vorjahr.
- Partnership provided 1,000 pairs of new shoes to students regardless of health plan membership
- Offered free eye exams and prescription glasses through Centene Vision Van
- Provided essential back-to-school resources including backpacks and mental health support
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Following the success of the Barrow Together CommUNITY Fest in May 2025, PSHP partnered once again with
A key highlight was the collaboration between PSHP, Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene, and national nonprofit Shoes That Fit, which donated 1,000 pairs of new shoes to students regardless of their health plan membership, ensuring they step into the classroom with confidence and dignity.
"My heart is full. This is what makes our community so special. Whenever we ask, our neighbors and community partners exceed our expectations to provide for our students. We are grateful for organizations like Peach State Health Plan and Shoes That Fit, churches, businesses, and individuals who donated their time and resources to help families start the school year with needed health screenings, immunizations, school supplies, new shoes, and fresh haircuts," said Dr. Dallas LeDuff, Barrow County School System Superintendent.
Additionally, the Centene Vision Van was on-site offering free eye exams and prescription glasses. Emotional testimonials from families emphasized the event's impact on restoring trust, creating positive memories, and getting needed resources to help families prepare for the upcoming school year.
"Strong partnerships are the foundation of strong communities," said Clyde A. White, President and CEO of Peach State Health Plan. "By working together with
Free backpacks and mental health support resources were also available underscoring the power of public-private partnerships to remove barriers and uplift families. PSHP remains committed to expanding opportunities and reducing disparities for
About Peach State Health Plan
Peach State Health Plan is a care management organization that serves the needs of Georgians through a range of health insurance solutions. Peach State Health Plan serves the Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® population in partnership with Georgia Families. The organization also focuses on under-insured and uninsured individuals through its federal insurance marketplace plan, Ambetter, and its Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan. Peach State Health Plan is a Centene company, a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives. For more information visit www.pshpgeorgia.com.
About Barrow County School System
Barrow County School System is BOLDly Committed to Student Success and serves nearly 15,500 students in the metro-
About Centene Foundation
The Centene Foundation (the "Foundation"), a private nonprofit focused on investing in economically challenged communities, is the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) ("Centene"). The Foundation supports projects and initiatives strategically aligned with Centene's mission-driven culture and enhances the work Centene is doing to remove the barriers to wellness underserved and low-income populations face. The Foundation is committed to addressing social drivers of health and improving health equity in three distinct areas of focus: healthcare access, social services and education. To learn more, visit the Centene Foundation's website.
About Shoes That Fit
A national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in
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