Philadelphia region IMPACT Awards

The GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT Awards acknowledge, highlight, and reward excellence in the nonprofit healthcare community by targeting organizations in the Greater Philadelphia region that provide access to healthcare for the underserved.

On March 17, 2009 the GlaxoSmithKline Twelfth Annual IMPACT awards were given to ten nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia region. Each nonprofit was awarded $40,000 to continue their important work in the community. A judging panel made up of leading healthcare experts and GlaxoSmithKline representatives selected the following winners:

• Breastfeeding Resource Center (Montgomery County)
• Casa Guadalupe Center (Lehigh County)
• Co-County Wellness Services (Berks County)
• ElderNet of Lower Merion and Narberth (Montgomery County)
• Family and Community Service of Delaware County
• Libertae, Inc. (Bucks County)
• Public Citizens for Children and Youth (Philadelphia)
• Resources for Children’s Health (Philadelphia)
• Saint Catherine Labouré Medical Clinic (Philadelphia)
• Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition (Philadelphia)

As the number of uninsured Americans continues to grow, we are continually challenged to provide high quality, comprehensive healthcare services for those who, due to low-incomes, are unable to pay for their care. The GSK IMPACT Award not only recognizes our contribution to the community, but provides significant funding for us to continue our mission. – quote from Executive Director of former GSK IMPACT Award winning organization.

Since the awards began, community-based, healthcare-related nonprofits have been awarded more than $3 million in recognition of their success dealing with diverse and difficult health issues such as access to care, genetic disorders, dental health, breast health, aging and chronic diseases.

In addition to access to healthcare, the selection criteria for the Awards include commitment to serving people in need; facilitating access to healthcare delivery, education, creative partnerships, and policy development; and demonstration of a solid record of achievement, management and leadership.

Information about the work of the winning Philadelphia organizations is available in the 12th Annual IMPACT Awards profile booklet (PDF 1.50MB).