Investment Areas.
REDCO has adopted the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) framework to steer its charitable investments.
REDCO’s philanthropic efforts will be targeted towards nonprofit organizations that strive to improve factors significantly influencing the health and quality of life for individuals in Maine
Access to Healthcare
Promoting access to quality healthcare services, including primary care, preventive services, and specialty care, especially for underserved populations.
Economic Stability
Supporting initiatives that address poverty, unemployment, food insecurity, affordable housing, and financial literacy to improve overall health outcomes.
Education
Investing in educational opportunities, early childhood development programs, literacy initiatives, and access to higher education to empower individuals and communities.
Social and Community Context
Fostering strong social networks, community engagement, social cohesion, and addressing social determinants such as discrimination, violence, and social support systems.
Neighborhood and Physical Environment
Enhancing the built environment, promoting access to safe housing, transportation, clean air, green spaces, and reducing exposure to environmental hazards.
Healthy Behaviors
Encouraging healthy lifestyle choices, nutrition education, physical activity promotion, smoking cessation programs, substance abuse prevention, and mental health awareness.
