Measuring the Impact of Our Grant to Habitat for Humanity
At Johns Hopkins Health Plans and Priority Partners, we know that health and well-being are about more than just doctor visits. Where people live, whether they have enough food and if they can get around safely all play key roles in overall health. Our $20,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County is an example of one of the many ways we work to achieve a healthier future for the communities we serve.
In July 2024, we awarded Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County a grant of $20,000 to support Aging in Place, a program that helps seniors stay in their homes safely. The program focuses on making needed repairs such as fixing roofs, addressing safety issues and making changes that help seniors move around their homes more easily so they can continue to live independently in the homes they love.
Making a Big Difference in Wicomico County
Here’s what our grant helped to accomplish through June 2025:
- 32 low-income households received critical home repairs in Wicomico and Somerset Counties
- 43 individuals in communities with high needs were helped through the program
- The $20,000 grant brought in an additional $653,786 in matching funds from other sources
- Saved the health care system an estimated $2.24 million by helping people stay healthy at home
- As of August 2025, 72 more families are on the waiting list for help
“The $20,000 gift from Johns Hopkins Health Plans has helped Habitat for Humanity serve more senior homeowners with critical repairs and aging in place modifications,” said Molly Hilligoss, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County. “Having such a strong partnership with a renowned health care organization means increased community and donor trust and has allowed us to greatly increase our impact on the growing needs of this vulnerable population.”
Building Healthier Communities Together
Taking on the challenges that many of our members face every day — like safe housing, financial stability and access to resources — is key to helping our communities achieve their best health. We’re proud to be a part of Habitat for Humanity’s mission to create healthier, more equitable communities where seniors can age with dignity and independence in the place they call home.
