"Everyone at Crossroads is extremely grateful to Humana for its generous display of support," said Mary Honsel, Crossroads' executive director.  "This will allow Crossroads to make an immediate and major improvement in the services we deliver."

Honsel says the demand for meals has increased 70-percent since 1995, which led Crossroads to purchase a building at 2424 West Grand Boulevard in Detroit.  Once renovated, Crossroads' new building will house a dining room three times larger than at its current facility, requiring the purchase of new food processing equipment, including ranges, ice makers, freezers, refrigerators, drains and disposals.

Denise Christy, president of Humana's commercial operations in Michigan, presented the $100,000 Detroit Benefits grant to Honsel during a June 22 awards celebration at the New Detroit Science Center. 

"We at Humana are extremely pleased to play a small role in saluting and supporting some of Detroit's outstanding nonprofit organizations," said Christy.  "Crossroads is helping fill one of the most basic human needs and, in doing so, is helping nourish our entire community.  It's gratifying to know Humana's funding will help Crossroads' Soup Kitchen grow and prosper."

A panel of local judges, comprised of business, civic and community leaders, worked with Humana to select Crossroads of Michigan from among four finalists for Detroit Benefits, which drew more than 90 entries from area nonprofit organizations.  The other finalists, Children with Hairloss, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and the New Detroit Science Center, each received a one-time, $5,000 check in recognition of their contributions to the community. 

Detroit Benefits is designed to help transform local nonprofit, 501(c)(3) charitable organizations through a one-time infusion of funding to create new programs or enhance ongoing activities.  Detroit Benefits is open to nonprofit organizations in the Detroit metropolitan area that focus on the areas of arts and culture, community development, education or health and human services.  Detroit Benefits is part of Our Community Benefits, Humana's community giving program, now active in five major U.S. metropolitan areas.

"Detroit is one of only five cities selected to participate in Humana's Our Community Benefits program this year," said Virginia K. Judd, executive director of the Humana Foundation.  "It is exciting and rewarding to work with Detroit's civic and charitable leaders through this collaboration, which demonstrates the power of local and thoughtful decision-making."

As the recipient of the inaugural Detroit Benefits 2005 $100,000 grant, Arts & Scraps used the funding to purchase and equip a mobile learning center, extending the organization's reach to schools and other groups that could not otherwise visit its permanent location.  The converted, 24-passenger bus, known as the ScrapMobile, features a custom-built interior with storage for industrial scraps that provide raw materials for children's educational art projects.

Humana plans to bring Detroit Benefits back for a third year, with a call for entries in mid-2007.  Organizations are encouraged to visit www.detroitbenefits.org to download an application and review program guidelines. 

About the 2006 Detroit Benefits Finalists

• Children with Hairloss:  Children with Hairloss is a resource for all children with medically-related hair loss.  Its mission is to empower these children to become whole again by making hair available to those who may be financially challenged and might otherwise not have a means of obtaining the hair they want and need.  For more information, visit www.childrenwithhairloss.org.
• Crossroads of Michigan:  For 35 years, Crossroads of Michigan has met the emergency needs of the poor in metro Detroit, with services that include counseling and support services, advocacy, employment services, and basic needs such as food, transportation and clothing.  For more information, visit www.crossroadsofmichigan.org.
• The Detroit Institute of Arts:  The Detroit Institute of Arts, one of the premier art museums in the United States, is home to more than 60,000 works that comprise a multicultural survey of human creativity from ancient times through the 21st century.  For more information, visit www.dia.org.
• The New Detroit Science Center:  The New Detroit Science Center features 110,000 square feet of scientific exploration, including Michigan's only IMAX® Dome Theatre. It has served more than 1.3 million visitors since its grand re-opening on July 28, 2001.  For more information, visit www.detroitsciencecenter.org.

About Humana

Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Ky., is one of the nation's largest publicly traded health benefits companies, with approximately 9.3 million medical members. Humana offers a diversified portfolio of health insurance products and related services - through traditional and consumer-choice plans - to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and individuals.

Over its 45-year history, Humana has consistently seized opportunities to meet changing customer needs. Today, the company is a leader in consumer engagement, providing guidance that leads to lower costs and a better health plan experience throughout its diversified customer portfolio.

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