Lippert Components (LCI) will partner with three local health systems to fund mental wellbeing initiatives for frontline healthcare workers during the Covid pandemic.
Goshen Health Foundation, The Foundation of Saint Joseph Health System and Beacon Health Foundation partnered with LCI to provide $150,000 in 2020 and another substantial donation at the beginning of 2021.
“LCI’s contributions will provide resources to hire mental health professionals at all three hospitals, furthering its commitment of prioritizing mental health and serving, enhancing and bettering communities,” the company stated.
“LCI has been an amazing partner of Saint Joseph Health System, and this donation is another example of the support they provide to healthcare workers and our community,” Saint Joseph Health System CEO Chad Towner stated. “These funds will go a long way in addressing the stressors faced by healthcare workers as they cope with the incredible challenges of this pandemic.”
The endless sacrifices and unwavering dedication from healthcare workers has made mental health preservation more imperative, LCI stated. Hospitals and LCI recognized the workers’ perseverance and diligence, the company stated, while understanding many are experiencing mental fatigue, burnout and despair.
“Ever since the most recent surge, we’ve been trying to think about how LCI can give a gift that will have a long term and meaningful impact,” LCI CEO Jason Lippert stated. “Our team did a great job diligently collaborating to come up with such a thoughtful and lasting gift for our community’s amazing frontline medical workers. We are grateful for their outstanding efforts, but we know that they need more assistance.”
The company said it hoped to inspire other businesses and community members to embrace the importance of mental health and encourage positive initiatives.
Individuals and organizations that would like to take part in the initiative can contact Michilah Grimes at 574-312-6472 or [email protected].
Some hospitals have implemented new programs that address their team members’ well-being, focusing on stress management and emotional support, LCI stated. The company was inspired by the ability to have a specific staff member devoted to leading these mental health initiates.
“In order for our industry to continue to be relevant over the long term, as RVs and boats are in high demand, we have to have healthy workers, and the frontline healthcare providers are going above and beyond their call of duty in this regard,” Lippert stated. “When the community works together, anything is possible, and I believe we have one of the best communities in the country. My hope is that our gift will inspire other business leaders to come forward and donate to this specific fund to sustain mental health efforts which are essential for our courageous men and women working on the frontlines.”
LCI’s culture and core values are rooted in serving and enhancing communities, the company stated. Grimes, LCI’s director of corporate and community impact, said she is thrilled about the partnership’s positive impacts.
“I am extremely proud to be part of a team that cares so deeply about the healthcare workers who have worked so hard throughout this challenging time,” Grimes stated. “We appreciate their patience, their sacrifices, and their strength, and we couldn’t be more delighted to do our part to support them. While we are so grateful for all the work they’ve done, all three health systems have expressed their extensive gratitude for the gifts they are receiving from this partnership, and we are all elated to be on the same team helping those around us be as mentally and physically sound as possible.
“They’re making sure our people are back at work and staying healthy, and our goal is to make sure we take care of the people who are taking care of our people,” Grimes stated.
