About SPHF
A History of Promoting Women’s Wellness
In October of 1996 the first Gulfport women’s dance was held in memory of Sonia Plotnick, Phyllis Plotnick’s mother who died of breast cancer. The proceeds were given to the Womyn’s Energy Bank to help women pay for mammograms and breast cancer treatment. In 1997, the dance organizers decided the women’s community needed additional financial assistance with their healthcare needs, thus The Sonia Plotnick Health Fund was established.
Over the years, the Fund has seen an increasing demand for assistance with a variety of healthcare needs. The Sonia Plotnick Health Fund has provided over 100,000 dollars to woman in our community since its inception in 1996. In 2009, 22,350 dollars were provided from the Fund to women applying for health care financial assistance.
Our Mission
To promote the wellness of women by honoring requests for financial assistance with both traditional and non-traditional healthcare.
Our Values
Acceptance – Dignity – Respect – Compassion – Confidentiality
Compassion – Diversity – Flexibility
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The Sonia Plotnick Health Fund (SPHF) provides financial assistance for healthcare to women and to promote preventative care for women. The fund is available to all women in need of financial help with their health care. This may include medical, eye care, dental, and mental health costs. Equal consideration is given to alternative and complimentary treatments. Preventative care such as screening mammograms and colonoscopies, dental cleanings, dental x-rays and well women physicals are funded at 100 per cent to encourage women to seek this care. Screening is an important tool in preventing disease and disability.
The Sonia Plotnick Health Fund services the Florida counties of Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, and Sarasota. The Sonia Plotnick Health Fund is administrated by an all volunteer board. We rent no office space or equipment and have no paid employees. The majority of our funds are reserved for the women who need them. The board reviews all applications monthly and provides funding based on need and available funds. Please visit our pages and links to learn more about us, apply for assistance, volunteer and donate. Tell someone you love about Sonia Plotnick Health Fund.
The Sonia Plotnick Health Fund (SPHF) is a nonprofit 501c3 organization. ♥ Your donations are fully tax deductible.
If you are unable to use the PayPal link above , please mail your check to:
The Sonia Plotnick Health Fund
P.O. Box 530606
St. Petersburg, Florida 33747