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The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey shares The Salvation Army’s commitment to “Doing the Most Good” because it aligns with our Foundation’s mission of providing support to organizations that make New Jersey healthier.
Newark, New Jersey (PRWEB) June 08, 2015
The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, the charitable arm of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, has been honored by The Salvation Army Newark Area Services for its efforts to help children better manage, prevent and overcome the often dangerous symptoms of asthma. At its 150th Anniversary Celebration dinner last week, The Salvation Army paid tribute to the Foundation for its Breathe Easier with Asthma Management (BEAM) initiative.
Robert A. Marino, Chairman and CEO of Horizon BCBSNJ and Chairman of the Horizon Foundation, accepted the honor on the foundation’s behalf. Funded by a $500,000 foundation grant to the Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey, BEAM is providing asthma education, screening and referral services to 2,500 children ages 5-18, and their caregivers, at club sites in nine New Jersey counties where asthma is prevalent. Approximately 200 of the children being served are members The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Newark Ironbound.
“The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey shares The Salvation Army’s commitment to “Doing the Most Good” because it aligns with our Foundation’s mission of providing support to organizations that make New Jersey healthier,” Marino said.
Held at the Newark Club, the awards and presentation dinner also honored the 16 winners from The Salvation Army’s “Design-A-Bin” Arts Education Contest as well as two individuals who have made an impact in their communities. Proceeds from the event benefit The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Newark Ironbound.
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About the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey
The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey is committed to working alongside those who can help us improve our neighbors’ health, inform their health decisions and inspire them to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. The Foundation’s new funding pillars are Caring, Connecting and Creating. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is the sole member of the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, both of which are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. For more information please visit http://www.Horizonblue.com/Foundation.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in London in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82 cents of every dollar The Salvation Army spends is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to http://www.salvationarmyusa.org.