HAMBURG, N.Y. – Hilbert College was awarded a $500,000 grant from The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. This is the fourth year Hilbert has received this grant and will be used to continue essential support of the Franciscan Advocacy & Resource Center at Hilbert. The services that this Center provides helps students overcome life issues and supports and strengthens their ability to transition and thrive in their educational setting and beyond.

“This is a very significant day for Hilbert College,” Hilbert President Michael S. Brophy, Ph.D. said. “I am extremely grateful to The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation for this outstanding and continued generous support. The Foundation’s investment in the Franciscan Advocacy & Resource Center at Hilbert will continue to be truly transformative for the students we serve and the community at large.”

“Addressing New York’s immediate and long-term health needs requires a comprehensive approach. Over the past five years, we have provided funding across the State to communities struggling with heightened health inequities. While responding to urgent needs, we’ve also focused on building strong community relationships, funding long-term infrastructure, and pursuing community input so that our grantmaking efforts are as impactful and sustainable as possible for underserved communities both today and for years to come,” Msgr. Gregory Mustaciuolo, Chief Executive Officer of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.

The Franciscan Advocacy & Resource Center at Hilbert focuses on:

• Student Accessibility, Success, and Retention.
• Campus Ministry Outreach, including the Campus Food Pantry.
• Student Mental Health and Well-being
• Student Scholarships
• Collaborative Learning and Community Building.

This funding will continue to strengthen our diversity and inclusion initiatives at Hilbert, address food insecurity and provide emergency funding and scholarships.

The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of New Yorkers, bolster the health outcomes of vulnerable communities, eliminate barriers to care, and bridge gaps in health services. Named after a tireless advocate for immigrants, children, and the poor, the Foundation funds programs and initiatives across New York State that provide either direct healthcare services or address the social determinants of health. For more information, visit https://www.cabrinihealth.org/