(DURHAM, N.C.) – GlaxoSmithKline, one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, recently announced the winners of the GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT Awards. Community Health Coalition, Inc. is among the winners to receive a $40,000 award for providing access to healthcare for the underserved in their community.

“All of the GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT Award winners are leaders in the nonprofit world and in their communities,” said Mary Linda Andrews, GlaxoSmithKline Director of Community Partnerships.“The dedicated teams of professionals and volunteers at Community Health Coalition are working on the front lines to provide access to healthcare at a time when people need it most. These awards provide additional resources to help them continue their important work.”

Founded in 1989, Community Health Coalition works to reduce preventable death and disease in Durham’s African-American population, while also aiming to eliminate health disparity between African-American and general populations. The health center provides free consultation and diagnostic tests for the uninsured and unemployed while also connecting them with resources to help pay for additional medical needs.

In North Carolina, GlaxoSmithKline works in partnership with Durham-based Triangle Community Foundation (TCF), a nonprofit that connects philanthropic resources with community needs, creates opportunity for enlightened change and encourages philanthropy as a way of life. TCF and GlaxoSmithKline identified potential nonprofit applicants, encouraged their participation and promoted the awards through grassroots outreach.

“It is essential that nonprofit organizations such as Community Health Coalition have the resources they need to address ever-increasing demands for their services, especially in the world of healthcare,” said Andrea Bazán, president of TCF. “Our partnership with GlaxoSmithKline highlights the dedication of these nonprofits and will encourage others to participate in the future as we strive toward excellence in health access.”

The GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT Awards (whose name represents Innovation, Management, Partnership, Achievement, Community focus and Targeting needs within community-based healthcare organizations) honor nonprofit organizations that have a significant impact on their communities and are capable, proactive and effective in their work.

To qualify for a GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT award, organizations must be located in the eligible counties and have a primary mission to provide access to community healthcare services. Each applicant must have annual total operating expenses between $160,000 and $3 million, and have been in existence as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for at least five years.

All organizations are recognized for the success and achievements of their existing overall body of work, not just for new or specific initiatives. A panel of healthcare delivery experts and GlaxoSmithKline representatives determine the winners based on a strong demonstration of ongoing success in providing access to healthcare, commitment to serving people in need, facilitation of healthcare delivery, creative partnerships and policy development, and a solid
record of achievement, management and leadership.

Photos are available upon request. For more information, please visit www.gsk.com/community or contact Lilyn Hester at (919) 882-1979 or lhester@capstrat.com.

About GlaxoSmithKline
GlaxoSmithKline – one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies – is committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. For company information, visit GlaxoSmithKline on the World WideWeb at us.gsk.com.

About Triangle Community Foundation
Triangle Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that manages $135 million in funds established by individuals, businesses and families. From these funds, the Foundation gives grants to nonprofit organizations and administers a variety of programs for the community's benefit. The Foundation currently manages more than 740 funds, ranging in size from $10,000 to $10 million, primarily for the benefit of Wake, Durham, Orange and Chatham counties. For more information, please visit www.trianglecf.org.