One of the most robust and influential grant foundations in New York recently extended its generosity to the Le Moyne College community. Mother Cabrini Health Foundation awarded $1.275 million to the Le Moyne Healthcare Advancement Resource Center (HARC), which supports international medical professionals in obtaining healthcare jobs in New York.
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation is a non-profit, private organization that provides healthcare services, particularly to historically underserved communities. The foundation’s mission is rooted in Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini, an Italian immigrant who dedicated her career to advocating for immigrants and social justice. The foundation follows in her footsteps and provides grants to programs and services that support the health and well-being of people across New York.
Since its establishment in 2018, the foundation has awarded over 2,700 grants, approximately over $800 million. In 2024, 529 grants were distributed, amounting to $208 million for organizations across New York. This money has been used to fund community healthcare programs to serve people facing health and social disparities, providing basic food and shelter as well as access to healthcare and mental health services. These programs focus on serving vulnerable populations such as children, seniors, immigrants, and veterans. The funding from the grants is necessary to allow these programs to flourish and provide for their communities.
One such program is Le Moyne’s Healthcare Advancement Resource Center; this program is designed for foreign-trained medical graduates (FMGs) who are searching for jobs in New York. Professions and career pathways of clients include Registered Nurse, Physician’s Assistant, Physician, Occupational Therapy, Medical Researcher, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, and others. Obtaining the necessary training and certifications to work as a medical professional is often challenging, as it involves a degree of knowledge about American healthcare and education systems.
This challenge is exacerbated by language and cultural barriers. HARC seeks to address these issues and provides clients with resources such as English classes, resume reviews, educational case managers, interview and job searches, academic scholarships, community networking, and many more. The clients of this program come from over 25 countries such as Brazil, China, Afghanistan, Cuba, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Dominican Republic, Ghana, and Yemen.
HARC is a vital contributor to Syracuse’s healthcare system; with growing populations and increased health disparities, culturally and linguistically appropriate providers are needed to connect with communities and provide appropriate care to Syracuse residents. Foreign-trained medical graduates offer unique perspectives and skill sets that are essential to advancing healthcare services and practices. The additional support provided by the Foundation’s grant will help this program flourish and provide resources to its clients.
