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The Cigna Group Foundation Addresses Mental Health and Housing Stability for Veterans with $3 Million in Grants
The Cigna Group Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), announced today a new round of grants aimed at improving the mental health of military veterans. As part of a $9 million, three-year commitment that began in 2024, this latest funding focuses on nonprofits working to address the significant impact that social determinants of health, specifically housing stability, have on veteran mental health.
About this update from The Cigna Group
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