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 nearly  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 healthcare 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