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CVS to invest in affordable housing in Austin

CVS to invest in affordable housing in Austin

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced on Monday that it will invest $11.6 million with Boston Financial Investment Management to provide 171 units of much-needed permanent supportive housing in Austin, Texas. This investment is part of CVS Health’s commitment to address racial inequity and social determinants of health in underserved communities. “When people have access to

CVS Health to invest $9.2 million in affordable housing in Washington, D.C.

CVS Health to invest $9.2 million in affordable housing in Washington, D.C.

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health said it will invest $9.2 million with WNC & Associates, Inc. to provide 41 units of much-needed affordable housing for families and individuals in Washington, D.C. This investment is part of CVS Health’s commitment to address racial inequity and social determinants of health in underserved communities. “When people have access to high-quality, affordable housing, it

CVS to invest $7.7 million in affordable housing in Tampa

CVS to invest $7.7 million in affordable housing in Tampa

WOONSOCKET, R.I — CVS Health announced on Monday that it will invest $7.7 million with Raymond James Tax Credits Funds to build a 61-unit multifamily apartment home development called Uptown Sky for families in Tampa, Fla. This investment is part of the company’s commitment to address racial inequity and social determinants of health in underserved communities. “When people have

CVS to invest in affordable housing, expand no-cost preventive health screenings in Phoenix

CVS to invest in affordable housing, expand no-cost preventive health screenings in Phoenix

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced Thursday it will invest $12.4 million to build 60 new units of affordable housing in south Phoenix and expand the company’s no-cost preventive health screening program, Project Health, in the greater Phoenix area as part of CVS Health’s commitment to provide $600 million over five years to address racial inequity and social determinants of health in Black communities.

CVS Foundation establishes $5 million health care scholarship program

CVS Foundation establishes $5 million health care scholarship program

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — The CVS Health Foundation has established a five-year, $5 million CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship program, in collaboration with UNCF (United Negro College Fund). Scholarships will be awarded to Black and Latinx students pursuing an academic career in health care. The new scholarship program is part of CVS Health’s nearly $600 million commitment over

CVS Health invests $13.7 million to renovate low-income housing in Ohio

CVS Health invests $13.7 million to renovate low-income housing in Ohio

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced it will invest $13.7 million to help renovate 230 low-income housing units at the Rosewind apartments in Columbus, Ohio. These funds will also be used to make significant improvements to the local community center and support new community programs in the area. The investment kicks-off the company’s commitment of nearly $600 million over five years to address

CVS Health offers pharmacy training program in Philadelphia

CVS Health offers pharmacy training program in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — In its continuing commitment to expand work-based learning and externship opportunities for students, CVS Health has announced a new collaboration with Philadelphia Job Corps, Philadelphia Works and Philadelphia Youth Network to deliver a pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship program for pharmacy technicians in the greater Philadelphia area. “As the skills gap in the U.S. widens, CVS

Obama cites CVS as a leader in State of Union speech

Obama cites CVS as a leader in State of Union speech

WASHINGTON — Larry Merlo basked in the glow of a tribute to CVS Health from President Obama during the State of the Union address last month. Attending the speech at the invitation of first lady Michelle Obama, the CVS chief executive officer was shown on national television after the president said, “Tonight, I’m also asking more

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