The Intergenerational Center
Temple University
1700 N. Broad St., Philadelphia PA 19122
TEL 215-204-6970; FAX 215-204-3195
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FUNDING ANNOUCEMENT
Contact: Patience Lehrman, Director of Project SHINE
215.204.3212 patience {at} temple(.)edu
www.projectshine.org
Temple University Intergenerational Center, Accepting Applications
Project SHINE, a program at the Intergenerational Center at Temple University is pleased to announce the availability of funding for community engagement centers within institutions of higher education to participate in a SHINE Health Literacy Expansion Initiative. Initial one year grants of $50,000, available February 15 will support the implementation of the health literacy initiative. Continuation grants may be available to support sites in years 2 and 3.
Project SHINE (Students Helping in the Naturalization of Elders) utilizes intergenerational partnerships to meet the needs of elderly immigrants. Access to healthcare and effective communication with health professions are among top areas of need for immigrants. To respond to this need, SHINE launched a pilot health literacy initiative in 2003 to learn more about the health communications needs and develop materials and services for this population. In fall 2004, a 10 unit ESL health curriculum was implemented and is available on SHINE’s website, free of charge. Eight universities and colleges across the country engaged health profession students in health workshops, fairs, screenings, and exercise classes and community needs assessments.
The success of this pilot led to a grant from the MetLife Foundation and the Corporation for National and Community Service to:
- enhance English language and health communication skills of immigrant elders and refugees; and
- increase knowledge of practices that promote healthy aging for older immigrants and their families
The guidelines for grant applications are posted on the SHINE website at http://www.projectshine.org. Interested applicants must email intent to apply no later than January 15, 2010 and completed applications are due no later than January 31, 2010. For additional information about this grant opportunity, please contact Patience Lehrman at patience {at} temple(.)edu or 215-204-3212.
