Anthem and Aging Ahead are thrilled to announce a 3-year, $150,000 partnership to further support individuals through the journey of aging. This agreement is a result of the passionate and dedicated work of several Aging Ahead Foundation members, especially Melissa Smith (Anthem) and Michael Graham (Foundation President and Comprehensive Benefits).
We are beyond grateful for the generosity and commitment Anthem has provided to help us support thousands of older adults and their caregivers in St Louis, St Charles, Franklin and Jefferson counties. The agreement includes sponsoring the Miles for Meals 5k on October 3, the Caregiver Support Series scheduled for November, Meals on Wheels, and much more. If you are one of our homebound clients receiving a printed copy of this newsletter for the first time, we have Anthem to thank for making this possible.
“Anthem has been connected to the Missouri community for nearly 90 years and is committed to doing our part in improving the communities in which we operate,” said Neil Steffens, President of Anthem’s Medicare Central Region. “We know that food insecurity can be one of the most significant barriers to a healthy life, especially given the challenges related to the pandemic. We will increase the impact of our work by collaborating with Aging Ahead in their efforts to help individuals in need.”
By addressing both social isolation and food insecurity through our partnership, Anthem will help ensure individuals and their our community are not forgotten.
We are extremely grateful to Anthem, and especially Melissa, for this partnership and look forward to working together with them to deliver a difference to older adults and their caregivers.