Last Updated on September 18, 2024 by Luke Feldbrugge
The Homes for Heroes Foundation awarded the Michigan Nurses Foundation (MNF) a $5,000 grant to assist nurses with the cost of the Health Professional Recovery Program (HPRP). The HPRP is a confidential, non-disciplinary program designed to assist licensed or registered health professionals recover from substance abuse, chemical dependency, or mental health issues.
Michigan Nurses Foundation Check Presentation with Jay Flynn
The grant check presentation interview was conducted by Homes for Heroes Foundation Director, Jay Flynn. Local Homes for Heroes Real Estate Specialist, Jamie Tolosa, joined Jay to interview Jessica Lannon the Executive Director of the Michigan Nurses Foundation, and Ted McTaggert, RN and MNF Board Member.
They spoke about what the Michigan Nurses Foundation does to support nurses and their families, and how the Homes for Heroes Foundation grant will specifically go toward supporting nurses in the Health Professional Recovery Program (HPRP) by helping to cover some of the nurse’s costs.
You can watch the full interview or read about it below.
Jay: Hey, and thanks for joining us today. I’m Jay Flynn, Director of the Homes for Heroes Foundation. I’m joined today by Jessica Lannon, Michigan Nurses Foundation Executive Director, and Ted McTaggart, MNF board member, and Homes for Heroes real estate specialist, Jamie Tolosa. It’s my honor to be with you all today.
So Jessica and Ted, the Homes for Heroes Circle of Giving and the Homes for Heroes Foundation provide grants to nonprofits whose mission is to serve our heroes in need. Jamie and I are honored to present this $5,000 Homes for Heroes Foundation grant check to the Michigan Nurses Foundation.
Let’s take a few minutes to talk about the Michigan Nurses Foundation and all the things you are doing. I see you were founded in the year 2000. Jessica, please tell us how you have grown over the last 24 years.
Jessica: Yeah, we started out as a small foundation of nurses taking care of nurses. Meaning, nurses were funding scholarships for new nurses, and recovery grants for nurses struggling with mental health and substance abuse. Since then we’ve grown, and now the community members are donating, so we’re able to offer more.
Most recently, we received a state grant. And definitely with this Homes for Heroes Foundation grant, we make sure to get the money into the hands of those that need it. That means nurses that are currently struggling with mental health and substance abuse.
Jay: That’s great to hear! Jamie, you know the Homes for Heroes Circle of Giving is driven by the work that you and our colleagues across the nation do. Working with our hero groups at Home for Heroes, I know you’re a huge supporter of heroes, but what is it about this group that means a little bit more to you?
Jamie: Nurses in general are near and dear to my heart. My daughter is a nurse. She’s my oldest. Every day after she’s done working, she has a need to decompress. So, I see a little bit of the inside look of what nurses go through. And, I know the mental aspect is a big part of the profession, and you guys, you’re amazing for helping.
You’re amazing at what you do. You’re taking care of my kiddo! That means a lot to me.
Jay: We’re honored at the Home of Heroes Foundation to support you guys with this $5,000 grant.
Jessica, you kind of touched on it, but please tell us a bit more about how these funds are going to be used to support our nursing heroes?
Ted: A big part of what we do is recovery grants. They help keep nurses at the bedside, or bring nurses back to the bedside if they’re struggling to overcome substance use or other mental health issues. That’s the primary use.
We also do some work toward helping nurses to pursue more advanced degrees. This helps certain nursing students get through nursing school to become nurses.
So we’re helping to bring new nurses into the profession, and helping to keep working nurses at the bedside if they’re struggling.
This money will go a long way toward helping with those missions.
Jay: That’s definitely an honorable use of the funds. We’re so excited to be able to help you with that mission.
So grants like this are obviously important because every little bit counts. That means you’re always looking for people to donate and help. What is the best way for someone to learn more about your mission, and find out more about the Michigan Nurses Foundation?
Jessica: Yeah. So you can visit us online to learn more at the Michigan Nurses Foundation website. If you’re looking to donate to the Michigan Nurses Foundation, that can be done on our site as well.
If you know somebody who is in nursing in the state of Michigan looking for scholarships, recovery grants, or education stipends, they certainly can apply directly online as well.
Jay: That’s awesome. Jessica, Ted and Jamie, thank you for taking some time out of your day to join me. And thank you for everything you are doing to support our heroes in need.
To those who are tuning in, thank you for joining us to hear more about the Michigan Nurses Foundation and its mission of service and support nurses in the state of Michigan.
Most importantly, take just a second out of your day today and say thank you to one of our heroes. Have a wonderful day.
Homes for Heroes Circle of Giving
Grants from the Homes for Heroes Foundation are made possible by the Homes for Heroes Circle of Giving and its network of real estate and mortgage professionals. Homes for Heroes, Inc. is committed to providing savings to community heroes; such as firefighters, EMS, law enforcement, military (active duty, reserves and veterans), healthcare professionals and teachers.
To expand its Circle of Giving, Homes for Heroes, Inc., donates a portion of its earnings to the Homes for Heroes Foundation. So, every time a hero buys or sells a home using the Homes for Heroes program, they are helping other heroes across the country facing a housing crisis or who are in need of urgent financial assistance.
If you are interested in learning more about how Homes for Heroes can guide you through the home buying, selling or refinancing process AND save you an average of $3,000 after closing on a home with one of their local specialists, simply sign up to speak with a member of the team. They will follow up with you to answer all of your questions. When you tell them you’re feeling ready to speak with their local specialists in your area about home buying, selling, or refinancing your mortgage, they will connect you with their local specialists to begin the process.
Simply visit the Homes for Heroes Foundation page if you’re interested in learning more about where it has awarded recent grants to hero organizations throughout the country, how much they’ve awarded to date, and how it all works.
If you’re interested in supporting and donating to the Homes for Heroes Foundation to assist heroes in need, please visit their donation page to submit your contribution via PayPal. And, thank you for your interest and support.
