who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Administer a Health Insurance Assistance Program Whale Foundation Incdirect serviceOperates the "Whitney Wellness" Health Insurance Assistance Program (HIAP) to help Grand Canyon river guides with financial responsibilities related to health insurance by offsetting costs with an annual stipend. The program provides awards of $900 for the first award and $600 for subsequent awards, with application periods typically between September and January or February and May.
- Annual Health Fair Whale Foundation Incdirect serviceHosts an annual health fair at the Guide Training Seminar (GTS) in Marble Canyon to provide free health screenings to the river community.
- Award educational scholarships Whale Foundation Incdirect serviceAdministers the Kenton Grua Memorial Scholarship, awarding scholarships annually to support educational advancement for eligible individuals, with an application period from December 1st to May 15th.
- Build off-season work resource list Whale Foundation Inccapacity buildingCompiles a resource list to help the guiding community find off-season work opportunities.
- Educational Scholarships Whale Foundation Incdirect serviceAwards annual scholarships, including the Kenton Grua Memorial Scholarship, to support educational advancement for eligible individuals within the river guiding community.
- Educational Scholarships Whale Foundation Incdirect serviceAwards scholarships annually, including the Kenton Grua Memorial Scholarship, to support educational advancement for eligible individuals within the river guiding community.
- Financial Advisory Connections Whale Foundation Incdirect serviceProvides connections to financial advisors for individuals seeking financial guidance.
- Health Insurance Assistance Program (HIAP) Whale Foundation Incdirect serviceOperates the "Whitney Wellness" Health Insurance Assistance Program to encourage river guides to have health insurance by offsetting costs with an annual stipend. The program provides awards of $900 for the first award and $600 for subsequent awards, with specific application periods.
- Host annual health fairs Whale Foundation Incdirect serviceHosts an annual health fair at the Guide Training Seminar (GTS) in Marble Canyon and the GCRG land-based GTS to provide free health screenings to the river community.
- Mental Health Counseling Services Whale Foundation Incdirect serviceProvides free and confidential counseling services, including up to 10 cost-free sessions per year with a licensed provider, to the Grand Canyon river guiding community. The organization operates a helpline with case managers who connect individuals to suitable counselors within 10 days and covers the cost of services.
- Off-Season Work Resource Building Whale Foundation Inccapacity buildingBuilds a resource list for off-season work opportunities to support the guiding community.
- Off-Season Work Resource Building Whale Foundation Inccapacity buildingBuilds a resource list for off-season work opportunities for the river guiding community.
- Provide financial advisory connections Whale Foundation Incdirect serviceConnects individuals with financial advisors for guidance.
- Provide free and confidential counseling services Whale Foundation Incdirect serviceOffers up to 10 cost-free counseling sessions per calendar year with licensed providers to the Grand Canyon river guiding community, responding to helpline messages within 12 hours and aiming to connect individuals with a provider within 10 days. This service supports individuals facing personal and professional challenges, including grief and depression.