Our Causes

Reach Out and Read

Some of our initiatives include investing in Reach Out and Read, which is a national non-profit organization that promotes the integration of childhood literacy into pediatric care. Currently, we are piloting this program at Primary Health Network’s:

• Greenville Community Health Center
• Shenandoah Health Center
• Titusville Health Center
• Wayne Primary Care
• Sharon Medical Group Pediatrics

After completing comprehensive training through Reach Out and Read, providers utilize pediatric checkups as an opportunity to have a conversation with the child’s caregiver about the importance of reading aloud to their child every day. Additionally, at each wellness visit from age six months to five years, pediatric patients will receive a book to take home as part of this program.

Little Free Library

Reading is a vital skill that enriches our lives, and introducing children to books before they can read brings numerous benefits. Early exposure to books fosters language development and listening skills, while also providing a cherished bonding experience between children and their caregivers. Surveys reveal that caregivers are more inclined to read to their children when they have easy access to books.

To support this, our Foundation is committed to advancing the Little Free Library movement. Little Free Library aims to foster community connections, inspire a love of reading, and enhance book access for everyone. Our objective is to raise sufficient funds to establish a Little Free Library at each of Primary Health Network’s pediatric locations, ensuring that more children and families can experience the joy of reading.

We thank you for your consideration. Any gift large or small will make a positive influence in a child’s life!

Healthcare Scholarships

At the PHN Charitable Foundation (PHNCF), we believe that we must invest in our own future-the future of health care. We must ensure that there will always be well-trained doctors, nurses, technicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide the highest quality of care in our health centers. To support this belief, the PHNCF awards $30,000 in academic scholarships to students pursuing a career in healthcare or allied health fields each year. Recipients have gone on to pursue careers as doctors, pharmacists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and more.

Students are only permitted one application submission per year and can be either college-bound or currently enrolled at a public college, private college, or vocational school.

Submissions for the 2025 application are currently under review, and the winners will be announced in early May 2025.

Pedaling for Smiles

Collaborating with our partner, Communicycle, we organize engaging bike safety workshops for Primary Health Network pediatric patients, providing them with new helmets and bicycles. These interactive events not only equip children with essential safety gear but also promote healthy lifestyles and community engagement. Through three successful community gatherings, we’ve empowered nearly 170 children across our service areas with bikes and helmets, fostering safer and more active communities.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to continue expanding our efforts and making a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve. Stay tuned for updates on future events and opportunities to get involved!