Humana Foundation Donates $250,000 to Support Disaster Recovery in the Wake of Catastrophic Flooding in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Humana Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), is donating $250,000 in support of relief and recovery efforts for Kentuckians impacted by destructive flooding in Eastern Kentucky. Following the flooding, some areas were also hit by winter snowstorm activity.

Over the past week, torrential rains fell across Kentucky causing flooding in some areas while overflowing rivers onto neighborhoods and communities. At least 14 people died due to storm-related issues in Eastern Kentucky. Across the storm’s path, especially in areas like Pike and Madison Counties, many people have been displaced and are without clean drinking water. Emergency and disaster response officials have begun cleanup and continue to assess the event for loss of life and property damage.

Because of the damaging effect of the floods, the Humana Foundation is donating $250,000 to help provide instant support and address the long-term recovery needs of people and communities. Individuals will need assistance meeting basic needs including food, shelter, water and medical care.

The contribution stems from the Humana Foundation’s unwavering resolve to uplift communities in crisis while improving health outcomes for all. The organizations receiving funding include:

• The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky- $150,000 to support rebuilding of communities in Eastern Kentucky.
• The Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund- $100,000 to support the long- and short-term recovery of any Kentuckian impacted by recent flooding.

“During each challenge we face, Kentuckians keep showing up to help one another,” said Gov. Beshear. “We thank the Humana Foundation for the generous donation. They have long been a great Team Kentucky partner and now they are stepping up once again to help families and communities recover from this deadly storm.”

A part of the Humana Foundation’s mission is to work closely with populations in distress to understand and effectively address their immediate needs. "At the Humana Foundation, our deepest commitment is to stand by diverse and underserved communities, especially in their most trying times. We are dedicated to providing essential resources to those affected by this devastating flooding," said Tiffany Benjamin, CEO of the Humana Foundation. "Right now, and each day forward, we will work hand-in-hand with our respected allies across Kentucky to reach those in need and to help rebuild and restore hope.”

To learn more about the Humana Foundation’s health equity mission, visit HumanaFoundation.org.

###

About the Humana Foundation

The Humana Foundation was established in 1981 as the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. and is focused on health equity, working to eliminate unjust, avoidable and unnecessary barriers in health and healthcare. The Foundation fosters evidence-based collaborations and investments that help people in underserved communities live connected, healthy lives. As a steward of good health, the Foundation creates healthy emotional connections for people and communities and is shaping a healthier approach to nutrition to support lifelong well-being. For more information, visit humanafoundation.org