NORWAY — Barbara Allen, vice president of community relations and development, has announced that the board of the Stephens Community Healthcare Foundation awarded grants to three local nonprofit organizations at their meeting on Jan. 14. These grants will support the community in attaining healthier lifestyles and also serves as a component of Western Maine Health’s community outreach.

The Stephens Community Healthcare Foundation awarded $7,320 to the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School for melanoma (skin cancer) education for students, staff and the community. The grant was submitted by long-term teacher and coach, Charles Martin. Grant funding will provide screening for teachers, students, athletes and the community. In addition, grant money will support educational activities such as Tan-Free Prom and the purchase of sun canopies for school and summer recreational programs.

Tri Town Ambulance and Rescue Service in West Paris was awarded a grant in the amount of $3,250 to purchase 10 jackets for their emergency services responders. These jackets, which meet National Fire Protection Association standards, will improve safety and identification for Tri Town’s emergency services personnel while responding to rescue calls, fire scenes and accidents.

The final grant of $6,000 was awarded to Camp Susan Curtis to provide two-week scholarships for five children from Norway. Camp Susan Curtis provides services to children whose health and potential are at risk from compromised resources. Through this camp experience children learn active healthy lifestyles through nutritional food, outdoor activities and positive education outcomes.

Eligibility requirements for grants from the Stephens Community Health Care Foundation are tied to sustainable Health care initiatives. The Stephens Community Healthcare Foundation is currently accepting grant applications through Dec. 31, with decisions to be made by Jan. 31, 2016.

For more information on applying for a grant, contact Barbara Allen at 744-6049 or download instructions and an application at www.wmhcc.org.

The mission of Western Maine Health is to ensure a high quality, accessible, affordable and appropriate integrated health care system to improve the health and well-being of the community. Their vision is that the people of the communities they serve will be the healthiest in Western Maine. Western Maine Health is a member of MaineHealth.