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Economic Mobility: San Antonio GOALS Initiative

Methodist Healthcare Ministries commits to identify, invest in, and support approaches that address root causes of poverty and financial outcomes for individuals and families living in poverty. Economic Mobility includes financial independence by strengthening knowledge, behaviors and opportunities through financial information, education and coaching opportunities, along with capital and asset building to develop financial capability and security.

The Importance of Economic Mobility:

  • Poverty is associated with:
    • Obesity and other chronic diseases
    • Mental health challenges
    • Higher mortality rates
    • Lower life expectancy
  • Economic prosperity can lead to:
    • Better access to healthcare, nutritious food, safe housing, and other needs
    • Improved community conditions, social connections, and opportunity to thrive

How MHM is advancing Economic Mobility:

An Economic Mobility Study Building Upon the Strengths of San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas (September 22, 2022) – On August 31, Methodist Healthcare Ministries, along with key partners and members of the community gathered at The Neighborhood Place in the Westside of San Antonio to learn more about how economic mobility approaches and interventions can positively impact the city of San Antonio and other communities.

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MHM Commissions Unprecedented Study on Economic Mobility Strategies for San Antonio Communities

San Antonio, Texas (July 13, 2022) – Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. announced the commissioning of a groundbreaking study conducted by the University of Texas at San Antonio College of Health, Community and Policy to research two economic mobility interventions previously only evaluated as separate strategies: cash assistance and Economic Mobility Pathway’s (EMPath) Mobility Mentoring®, an economic mobility coaching approach. The two-year study will involve two local nonprofit organizations, Family Service and Empower House. This is the first randomized control trial in the country that will look at how the two interventions, cash assistance and Mobility Mentoring, can work together to support individuals and families on their journey out of poverty.

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Jaime Wesoloski

President & Chief Executive Officer

Jaime Wesolowski is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Methodist Healthcare Ministries. A healthcare executive with three decades of leadership experience, Jaime is responsible for the overall governance and direction of Methodist Healthcare Ministries. Jaime earned his Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration from Xavier University, and his Bachelor’s of Science from Indiana University in Healthcare Administration. As a cancer survivor, Jaime is a staunch supporter of the American Cancer Society. He serves as Chair of the American Cancer Society’s South Texas Area board of directors and he was appointed as Chair to the recently created South Region Advisory Cabinet, covering eight states from Arizona through Alabama. Jaime believes his personal experience as a cancer survivor has given him more defined insight and compassion to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.