Health
Equitable Outcomes
We invest in culturally effective solutions that lead to equitable health outcomes and well-being.
Recent Grants From This Area
Recipient
Amount
Date
Purpose
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Grand Rapids African American Health Institute
$150,000
Nov. 2022
This grant supports I Belong Strong, a new program from Grand Rapids African American Health Institute to provide resources supporting culturally competent mental health services to Black veterans in Kent County who are recovering from mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This partnership was made possible by the Cecilia Hoagland Fund for Local Veterans.
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Hero's Corner
$175,000
Nov. 2022
This grant provides operating support of their drop-in program for veterans, which provides mental health services, resource navigation, social engagements and fellowship, addiction resources, and sober self-help avenues. This partnership was made possible by the Cecilia Hoagland Fund for Local Veterans.
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Puertas Abiertas
$65,000
Nov. 2022
Puertas Abiertas provides culturally specific mental health support for Latinx women and their families, who are survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and/or sexual abuse.
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Aim to Inspire
$5,000
Oct. 2022
General support. This partnership was made possible by the Arthur H. Holmes Handicap Fund.
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United Methodist Community House
$400,000
Oct. 2022
To provide culturally effective solutions for older adults experiencing depression, isolation, and chronic health care issues through programming, transportation, meals, health services, and enrichment activities. This partnership was made possible by the Lucy E. Barnett Trust for the Elderly.
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Grand Rapids African American Health Institute
$5,000
Aug. 2022
Juneteenth Community Blood Drive.
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Grand Rapids Urban League
$10,000
Aug. 2022
To support participants in Cure Violence, a program focused on violence interruption and reduction.
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Hispanic Center of Western Michigan
$10,000
Jun. 2022
This grant supports language interpretation services for mental health providers and clients.
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Realism is Loyalty
$300,000
Jun. 2022
The Each One Teach One program is an intensive mentoring program focusing on parent engagement for youth returning to the community from residential placement, jail, or prison. This program supports youth with culturally appropriate mental health and mentoring services by pairing them with an adult advocate with similar lived experiences to help navigate their psychosocial development, economic realities, and self-discipline.
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Mental Health Clinicians of Color Grand Rapids
$10,000
Apr. 2022
To offer additional community healing sessions for processing trauma and loss in collaboration with the Black Impact Collaborative.
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African Resource Center of West Michigan
$228,360
Apr. 2022
To facilitate the discussion and awareness of trauma and its various symptoms and to provide human and material resources for families to address unresolved trauma.
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Grand Rapids Pride Center
$300,000
Apr. 2022
Support for the Therapy Assistance Fund, implementation of listening sessions to develop strategic goals and increasing staff capacity.
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Health Net of West Michigan
$160,000
Feb. 2022
Supporting FitKids360's transition to becoming an independent nonprofit organization, which will expand their programmatic and organizational capacity. This partnership was made possible by the Elizabeth J. Steed Johnson Fund for Healthcare and Community Health.
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Community Food Clubs
$10,000
Jun. 2021
To ensure access to healthy food and consumer choice in grocery options. This partnership was made possible by the Armand F. Gretchen B. Burch Fund.
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Grand Rapids African American Health Institute
$750,000
Jun. 2021
Enhance the organizational capacity and full potential for sustainability while meeting the needs of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. This partnership was made possible by the Kent County COVID-19 Recovery Fund and Fund for Community Good.
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Our Kitchen Table
$10,000
Jun. 2021
For the Southeast Farmer’s Market. This partnership was made possible by the Armand F. and Gretchen B. Burch Fund and the Gordon and Janet Moeller Food Security Fund.
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Puertas Abiertas
$17,500
Jun. 2021
Supporting a comprehensive program for Latina women and their families by providing culturally competent advocacy and services. This partnership was made possible by the Fund for Health, Emma Sherwood Evans Disbursing Account, and Fund for Community Good.
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Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association
$5,000
Jun. 2021
To support the Cesar Chavez Farmer’s Market. This partnership was possible by the Gordon and Janet Moeller Food Security Fund.
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Baxter Community Center
$25,000
Apr. 2021
To address equitable COVID-19 vaccine access for older adults. This partnership was made possible by the Lucy E. Barnett Trust for the Elderly.
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Baxter Community Center
$10,000
Apr. 2021
To support the doula program and improve birth outcomes in communities of color. This partnership was made possible by the Elizabeth J. Steed Johnson Fund for Healthcare and Community Health.
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Cherry Health
$60,000
Apr. 2021
To provide cultural competency and implicit bias training to front-line and executive staff. This partnership was made possible by the Patricia Haan Timmer Fund for Downtown Charities.
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Grand Rapids Pride Center
$23,000
Apr. 2021
To create safe and affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ community members. This partnership was made possible by the Social Venture Investors Fund and the Elizabeth J. Steed Johnson Fund for Healthcare and Community Health.
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Health Net of West Michigan
$10,000
Apr. 2021
For the growth and capacity building of the FitKids360 program. This partnership was made possible by the Elizabeth J. Steed Johnson Fund for Healthcare and Community Health.
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Mental Health Clinicians of Color
$10,000
Apr. 2021
For the launch of the Clinicians of Color directory and the developing network of mental health professionals of color. This partnership was made possible by the Elizabeth J. Steed Johnson Fund for Healthcare and Community Health.
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New City Neighbors
$150,000
Apr. 2021
To transition to a new permanent location to continue youth employment, training, and mentoring through good food in an inclusive space.
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Urban League of West Michigan
$250,000
Apr. 2021
Implementation of an evidence-based violence prevention model that frames community violence as a public health issue.
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Seeds of Promise
$5,000
Dec. 2020
For development of a community Health Information Hub to provide health education for communities of color.
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Hispanic Center of Western Michigan
$25,000
Apr. 2020
Multilingual translation and interpretation services related to COVID-19 information and community resources.