Anthem HealthKeepers Plus Makes $30,000 Donation to Provide Housing for the Homeless

Funds will help King’s Mountain Residents Transition to Independent Living

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Anthem HealthKeepers Plus recently donated $30,000 to People Incorporated’s King’s Mountain Permanent Supportive Housing Program in Bristol, Virginia. King’s Mountain was founded in 2008 as the only permanent supportive housing option in Bristol and provides housing for men who have experienced chronic homelessness and face difficult barriers to stable housing such as physical disabilities, mental illness, and substance abuse. As of this month, King’s Mountain has housed nearly 60 residents in its program and currently operates at a capacity of 12 tenants.

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Pictured l to r: Tiffany Wright, Anthem HealthKeepers Plus Chief of Staff, Bryan Phipps, CEO and President of People Inc., and Tamika Lawrence, Anthem HealthKeepers Plus Director of Quality. (Photo: Business Wire)

“At Anthem HealthKeepers Plus in Virginia, we take great pride in developing partnerships that focus on improving lives and communities, particularly those that address stable living environments,” said Jennie Reynolds, president of Anthem HealthKeepers Plus of Virginia. “Working with People Incorporated to support residents as they transition to independent living builds healthy lifestyles that lead to healthier Virginians.”

Anthem HealthKeepers Plus has been a state-wide Medicaid managed care company since 1996, offering health insurance to over 570,000 Virginians across the Commonwealth.

“We’re grateful for this support from Anthem HealthKeepers Plus as we assist King’s Mountain residents with their transition from permanent supportive housing into successful independent living,” said Bryan Phipps, president and CEO of People Incorporated. “These much-needed funds will be used to give residents the strongest start possible by helping to pay security deposits, purchase furniture and more.”

About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia

Anthem Health Plans of Virginia, Inc. trades as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia, and its service area is all of Virginia except for the City of Fairfax, the Town of Vienna, and the area east of State Route 123. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and its affiliate HealthKeepers, Inc. are independent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Elevance Health. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Additional information about Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia is available at www.anthem.com. Also, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/anthemBCBS and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AnthemBlueCrossBlueShield.

About People Incorporated

People Incorporated is a non-profit Community Action Agency and Community Development Corporation committed to providing opportunities for economically disadvantaged people to reach their goals in order to enhance their lives, families, and communities. People Incorporated develops programs and strategies that are designed to move people and communities into the economic mainstream. In Fiscal Year 2023, People Inc. provided 30+ services to over 7,000 clients. For more information about People Inc.’s programs and services contact the Abingdon office at 276-623-9000 or visit us at www.peopleinc.net.

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Kersha Cartwright
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Source: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia