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Connecticut Health Foundation: all 317 grants

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Advocacy To Legacy · Windsor, CT · 2023
Advocacy to legacy will use this funding to support advocacy efforts to limit the sale of tobacco /nicotine cannabis products within a certain distance from schools (k-12) and to engage and educate youth on the harmful … read allAdvocacy to legacy will use this funding to support advocacy efforts to limit the sale of tobacco /nicotine cannabis products within a certain distance from schools (k-12) and to engage and educate youth on the harmful health effects of tobacco and cannabis. less
$25,000
Christian Community Action · New Haven, CT · 2023
To help address the disparity in life expectancy that exists based on zip code in new haven, christian community action will host community conversations and town halls to collect stories, hear from the community and sh… read allTo help address the disparity in life expectancy that exists based on zip code in new haven, christian community action will host community conversations and town halls to collect stories, hear from the community and share information with community members about how to live healthy. Christian community action will train community members as advocates, bring in healthcare services (i.e., mobile mammography) and promote policies at the state level through grassroots efforts. less
$25,000
Connecticut Center for Patient Safety · Fairfield, CT · 2023
Funding will support the first stage of a pilot project that will 1) identify what evidence-based material is currently available to support the transition from pediatric to adult health care; and, 2) create a transitio… read allFunding will support the first stage of a pilot project that will 1) identify what evidence-based material is currently available to support the transition from pediatric to adult health care; and, 2) create a transition module to be used in educating and empowering older adolescents and young adults who are new to the u.s., to obtain safe, quality health care. Ctcps will collaborate with the connecticut institute for refugees and immigrants as experts in the health access challenges for immigrant and refugee populations. less
$25,000
Covering My Sisters · Shelton, CT · 2023
Covering my sisters is dedicated to building knowledge, promoting advocacy, and offering culturally responsive peer education to women of color on breast health and breast cancer care. Covering my sisters was developed … read allCovering my sisters is dedicated to building knowledge, promoting advocacy, and offering culturally responsive peer education to women of color on breast health and breast cancer care. Covering my sisters was developed in response to the barriers in diagnosis and treatment that women of color face in breast health prevention and care. Data shows that black women wait longer to access mammograms, have a longer gap between an abnormal test and follow-up care, and are more likely to be diagnosed in a later stage of cancer. In 2022, covering my sisters developed a toolkit and workbook that connects black and latino women and men with resources and practical education about prevention and care. The toolkit empowers patients and survivors to advocate for and seek appropriate care. Funding will support capacity building activities, including strategic planning, design and distribution work on the toolkit, and creating media content, like videos that can be used by advocates in the long-term. less
$25,000
Dovetail Sip · Stamford, CT · 2023
To engage a coalition of partners in stamford to address mental health issues of children and youth in the community. The youth mental health alliance (ymha) includes partnerships with stamford public schools, the conce… read allTo engage a coalition of partners in stamford to address mental health issues of children and youth in the community. The youth mental health alliance (ymha) includes partnerships with stamford public schools, the concerned clergy coalition of trusted african american ministers, and other community partners. The coalition is focused on three primary areas of intervention 1) mental wellness (prevention), (2) continuum of care (clinical), and (3) communications. Funding will be used to train the african american faith community and immigrant parents in the evidence-based mental health first aid program and to support a student peer mentor program at the high school and middle school levels within stamford public schools. Programming will be sustained by using a train-the-trainer model. less
$25,000
Fair Health · New York, NY · 2023
To assess the impact and efficacy of increased use of telehealth on reducing barriers to care for communities of color. Funding will support analysis of connecticut national private insurance claims data to evaluate how… read allTo assess the impact and efficacy of increased use of telehealth on reducing barriers to care for communities of color. Funding will support analysis of connecticut national private insurance claims data to evaluate how telehealth is utilized and the outcomes and efficiency of telehealth services compared to in-person care. Upon completion of the research, fair health will publish a report and data visualizations and disseminate findings to health care stakeholders through a variety of methods. less
$25,000
Hartford Healthcare Corp · Hartford, CT · 2023
The hartford healthcare corporation will utilize funding from this grant to create a comprehensive program that will improve their collection of accurate and reliable rel data. Hhc has committed to achieving a 95% colle… read allThe hartford healthcare corporation will utilize funding from this grant to create a comprehensive program that will improve their collection of accurate and reliable rel data. Hhc has committed to achieving a 95% collection rate of race, ethnicity, and language data which will allow stratification of outcome measures to identify disparities with the most complete data source. less
$25,000
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace · Hartford, CT · 2023
To launch a pilot program, healing fellowship, that will bring together 15 hartford area pastors for a year of study, spiritual comfort, and personal healing. The program is aimed at addressing the mental health crisis … read allTo launch a pilot program, healing fellowship, that will bring together 15 hartford area pastors for a year of study, spiritual comfort, and personal healing. The program is aimed at addressing the mental health crisis in the black and latinx communities and within clergy. The program will include 8 half-day sessions with discussions from trauma experts, clinical psychologists, and black ministers who are leaders in church healing. Through the program, fellows will learn to identify mental health disorders, recognize warning signs, and gauge the seriousness of a crisis. Fellows will be connected to government and community resources and devise church-specific programming to address congregants mental health needs. less
$25,000
Hartford Interval House · Hartford, CT · 2023
Funding for this project will help raise awareness among the health care community and the public that intimate partner violence is a health crisis that impacts 1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men in the united states. Project … read allFunding for this project will help raise awareness among the health care community and the public that intimate partner violence is a health crisis that impacts 1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men in the united states. Project activities will include education in public schools on teen dating violence, coordinating domestic violence response with health care providers and law enforcement partners, training law enforcement, and raising awareness through events during domestic violence awareness month. less
$25,000
Journey Home · West Hartford, CT · 2023
Funding will support journey home to work with health management associates to measure the return on investment of having a medical liaison work within hartford hospital to address issues related to homelessness and soc… read allFunding will support journey home to work with health management associates to measure the return on investment of having a medical liaison work within hartford hospital to address issues related to homelessness and social determinants of health. Hma will support journey home in evaluating the effectiveness of this position by measuring reduction in healthcare costs and identifying the cost benefit. less
$25,000
Keney Park Sustainability Project · Windsor, CT · 2023
Keney park sustainability project is a nonprofit organization operating with keney park to improve park facilities and encourage use of the park by hartford residents. The proposed program was developed as one of many m… read allKeney park sustainability project is a nonprofit organization operating with keney park to improve park facilities and encourage use of the park by hartford residents. The proposed program was developed as one of many methods to provide wrap around activities in the park to better engage residents. The outdoor rxct program will build on the model started dr. Della corcoran, a west hartford-based pediatrician. Dr. Corcoran, uconn interns and keney park sustainability project staff will train local health care providers on how to make referrals and prescribe outdoor activity in a medical appointment. At the same time uconn mph students will 1) create and pilot a smartphone app for hartford and area residents to use to connect to nature, and 2) develop and pilot a list of resources about available programs and opportunities to explore nature within the park. Partnerships with uconn and dr. Corcoran are established. The project was recently featured in the hartford courant. less
$25,000
Latinas & Power Corp · Essex, CT · 2023
To establish a leadership institute with the goal of building a network of community members that are prepared to advocate and can articulate the issues around eliminating racial and economic disparities. This institute… read allTo establish a leadership institute with the goal of building a network of community members that are prepared to advocate and can articulate the issues around eliminating racial and economic disparities. This institute addresses the need for increased advocacy in the latino community in the face of barriers including access to health care, racism and medical treatments. Funds will support the development of a 4-month civic leadership program that will be hosted at uconns hartford campus. The program is designed to empower and equip latinas to overcome systemic workplace barriers through a series of culturally relevant courses. Graduates will be equipped to influence health equity efforts in their industries. less
$25,000
Malta House of Care · Hartford, CT · 2023
To support a community participatory strategic planning process that engages malta patients in crafting the future direction of health care delivery. Under new leadership, malta would like to expand their services and s… read allTo support a community participatory strategic planning process that engages malta patients in crafting the future direction of health care delivery. Under new leadership, malta would like to expand their services and service delivery area using a patient-centered approach. Funds would support a planning process that is focused on dismantling structural racism, reducing inequities, and developing high quality, accessible and equitable primary care services for the uninsured residents in greater hartford. less
$25,000
Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut · Wethersfield, CT · 2023
Statewide legal services is partnering with malta house of care, a hartford based mobile health clinic that provides free care to uninsured residents, to pilot a medical legal partnership program. Medical legal partners… read allStatewide legal services is partnering with malta house of care, a hartford based mobile health clinic that provides free care to uninsured residents, to pilot a medical legal partnership program. Medical legal partnerships can help remove barriers to care and address the drivers of poor health for patients experiencing housing issues, denial of public benefits and issues accessing financial assistance for medical care. Funds from ct health will support: -collecting data to determine the legal needs of malta house patients -researching and outlining the key features of a medical legal partnership between statewide legal services and malta house of care -creating a roadmap for launching the partnership -identifying resources to ensure the sustainability of the legal partnership once it is established. less
$25,000
The New American Dream Foundation · Danbury, CT · 2023
To support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented indi… read allTo support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented individuals who are pregnant or who recently gave birth. less
$25,000
University of Connecticut · Storrs, CT · 2023
The university of connecticut school of nursing requests funding to launch a pilot program that addresses the barriers to entry and successful completion of nursing education by students of color. The program will recru… read allThe university of connecticut school of nursing requests funding to launch a pilot program that addresses the barriers to entry and successful completion of nursing education by students of color. The program will recruit racially and ethnically diverse high school students that are experiencing barriers to college entry (which may be social, economic, or cultural) into a mentoring program that will focus on: - educating students on the roles of nurses in eliminating health inequities through didactic discussion and group projects. - identifying the needs of underrepresented students entering college and developing resources to promote recruitment, retention, and graduation from the nursing program. - preparing students for the college process, how to navigate admissions for a baccalaureate nursing program. less
$25,000
Wheeler Clinic · Plainville, CT · 2023
Wheeler clinic will use this rel data grant to support staffing to develop a more robust check-in kiosk software for rel data collection. This kiosk will enable patients to enter their own race, language, and ethnicity … read allWheeler clinic will use this rel data grant to support staffing to develop a more robust check-in kiosk software for rel data collection. This kiosk will enable patients to enter their own race, language, and ethnicity data rather than working with front office staff, if they so choose. The kiosk software will track which language each patient chooses to use for communication which will kelp identify patients who are more comfortable communicating in a language other than english and will ask fewer questions of the patient, thus streamlining the data collection process. Wheeler will be able to track patterns in data related to clinical processes, patient outcomes, and patient experiences, and act on opportunities for improvement. less
$25,000
Yale New Haven Health System · New Haven, CT · 2023
To support efforts to hear from community members about how to best collect and use race, ethnicity, and language data. The health system will facilitate community engagement activities designed to hear from employees, … read allTo support efforts to hear from community members about how to best collect and use race, ethnicity, and language data. The health system will facilitate community engagement activities designed to hear from employees, patients, and community members about how to best implement data collection and assure that patients understand how data will be used. When data identifies disparities, the health system will then return to community members to brainstorm ways to address inequities and co-design goals. This funding will also support the development of culturally and linguistically appropriate communications materials about race, ethnicity, and language data, informed by community member feedback. less
$25,000
Access Health Ct · Hartford, CT · 2022
To support phase i of the establishment of the broker academy. The broker academy aims to increase the number of trusted, local, culturally competent brokers in hartford, new haven, and bridgeport. Phase i of the projec… read allTo support phase i of the establishment of the broker academy. The broker academy aims to increase the number of trusted, local, culturally competent brokers in hartford, new haven, and bridgeport. Phase i of the project will focus on: a) outreach to community-based organizations who will connect potential broker academy candidates to access health ct, b) recruitment of 5-7 broker agencies to serve as mentors to broker academy students via an apprenticeship model, and c) recruitment of 100 students to the broker academy. Funding will cover personnel, facility rentals, materials, printing/copying, travel, and event fees/sponsorships associated with the proposed recruitment efforts. Phase ii (not covered by the current proposal) will include in-person classes in preparation for the state broker exam and ahct certification, as well as the placement of students in 90-day apprenticeships in mentor broker organizations. less
$25,000
Connecticut Citizen Research Group · Hartford, CT · 2022
To support the medicaid strategy group (msg) in its efforts to: 1) continue to raise awareness of health care affordability concerns, 2) safeguard medicaid coverage as the covid-19 public health emergency ends, and 3) d… read allTo support the medicaid strategy group (msg) in its efforts to: 1) continue to raise awareness of health care affordability concerns, 2) safeguard medicaid coverage as the covid-19 public health emergency ends, and 3) develop an advocacy/campaign plan for 2022, informed by input from stakeholders and data (e.g., coveredct utilization and enrollment). Funding will cover personnel expenses for ccrg and includes a $12,500 sub-contract to health equity solutions (hes) for its role in co-facilitating msg. The split in funding between ccrg and hes as co-facilitators of msg is in line with past funding ct health has provided to support msg. less
$25,000
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy · Hartford, CT · 2022
To support ccp in hiring a staff person who will assist member philanthropic organizations in understanding and supporting policy work, with an emphasis on policies that advance racial equity. The staff person will expa… read allTo support ccp in hiring a staff person who will assist member philanthropic organizations in understanding and supporting policy work, with an emphasis on policies that advance racial equity. The staff person will expand ccps capacity to respond to its members requests for technical assistance on federal and state level policies that relate to their philanthropic priorities. Specific activities will include: 1) tracking and understanding relevant state and federal policy, 2) providing technical assistance to members so they may better understand those policies, 3) providing updates-at-large to membership, 4) coordinating opportunities for interested members to provide testimony on policies that would impact their work, and 5) designing ccps own policy agenda. less
$25,000
Connecticut Health I-Team · New Haven, CT · 2022
To support reporting on the long-term health effects of the pandemic on people of color. Stories will put a spotlight on how children, teens, and lgbtq+ youth of color are faring physically and mentally. Coverage will a… read allTo support reporting on the long-term health effects of the pandemic on people of color. Stories will put a spotlight on how children, teens, and lgbtq+ youth of color are faring physically and mentally. Coverage will also examine how covid exacerbated disparities in cancer, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and obesity. C-hit will also provide in-depth coverage of the ways in which hospitals, clinics, agencies, and communities are innovating to provide care to people of color beyond the walls of the traditional healthcare system. less
$25,000
Connecticut Healthcare Research and Education Foundation · Wallingford, CT · 2022
To support the economic mobility and health initiative (ehmi). Ehmi is an initiative of the ct hospital association (cha) and its partners (united way of connecticut/2-1-1, and simplifyct) aiming to address income inequ… read allTo support the economic mobility and health initiative (ehmi). Ehmi is an initiative of the ct hospital association (cha) and its partners (united way of connecticut/2-1-1, and simplifyct) aiming to address income inequities that have been linked to maternal morbidity and mortality. Through partnerships with hospitals, the ehmi model will utilize community health workers (chws) to provide financial coaching, tax preparation, and flex funds/emergency cash assistance to women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Funding will support a consultant to adapt an evidence-based financial coaching model. Funding will also support piloting of the financial coaching training with two chws and recruitment of at least five patients to receive the financial coaching intervention. less
$25,000
Connecticut Office of Health Strategy · Hartford, CT · 2022
To support the continued planning and establishment of a health equity trust, which would raise, coordinate and combine funds to address the root causes of health inequities. Funding will support a consultant hired by o… read allTo support the continued planning and establishment of a health equity trust, which would raise, coordinate and combine funds to address the root causes of health inequities. Funding will support a consultant hired by ohs who will provide technical assistance on how to structure the trust's financial strategy and investment framework. This work will complement the work of a design group that is establishing the goals and priorities for future trust investments. less
$25,000
Connecticut Office of Health Strategy · Hartford, CT · 2022
Ohs will apply the ct healthcare affordability index (chai) to real federal and state policy proposals, in order to inform the policy dialogue and offer empirical support for proposals that will make healthcare affordab… read allOhs will apply the ct healthcare affordability index (chai) to real federal and state policy proposals, in order to inform the policy dialogue and offer empirical support for proposals that will make healthcare affordable for the greatest number of households. The chai addresses the system-wide cost of health insurance in connecticut and provides information to policymakers about how these costs fit into overall household income and expenses. The ohs plans to incorporates new data to accommodate changes in the current federal health care landscape and focus on building the credibility and functionality of the tool to incorporate it into their work across departments. The goal is to use chai to answer questions that legislators and advocates have about how families are managing their healthcare and other costs, and test solutions that propose to make healthcare affordable. less
$25,000
Connecticut Office of the Healthcare Advocate · Hartford, CT · 2022
To support oha in its efforts to advocate for consumer affordability considerations in the annual premium rate review process for insurance carriers licensed to sell health insurance in connecticut. Specifically, fundin… read allTo support oha in its efforts to advocate for consumer affordability considerations in the annual premium rate review process for insurance carriers licensed to sell health insurance in connecticut. Specifically, funding will support oha to 1) retain an actuarial consultant to analyze insurers rate review from an affordability perspective and 2) engage in public relations activities aiming to elevate consumer affordability as an important issue in connecticut insurance departments rate hearings process. less
$25,000
Connecticut Public Broadcasting · Hartford, CT · 2022
To support a full-time, dedicated health reporter to provide core health policy coverage. As part of the proposed project, ct public seeks to strengthen and expand its health policy coverage and position itself to engag… read allTo support a full-time, dedicated health reporter to provide core health policy coverage. As part of the proposed project, ct public seeks to strengthen and expand its health policy coverage and position itself to engage a more racially and ethnically diverse audience through its reporting on health disparities. less
$25,000
Cross Street Training & Academic Center · Middletown, CT · 2022
To support the continuation of the work of trusted messengers in the community to serve as a source for information about covid-19. This includes actively delivering information as well as being able to answer questions… read allTo support the continuation of the work of trusted messengers in the community to serve as a source for information about covid-19. This includes actively delivering information as well as being able to answer questions and refer people to appropriate resources. less
$25,000
Family Centers · Greenwich, CT · 2022
To provide bridge funding for family center inc.s here-to-help (h2h) program, supported by the stamford public education foundation (spef) via the stamford public schools (sps). H2h supports disengaged and under-engaged… read allTo provide bridge funding for family center inc.s here-to-help (h2h) program, supported by the stamford public education foundation (spef) via the stamford public schools (sps). H2h supports disengaged and under-engaged students attending sps schools from kindergarten through 12th grade through home visits. The program focuses on meeting immediate needs and providing wraparound support that contributes to families success. Funding will support salary and fringe expenses for outreach staff during a funding gap. less
$25,000
Grace Baptist Church · Waterbury, CT · 2022
To support the continuation of the work of trusted messengers in the community to serve as a source for information about covid-19. This includes actively delivering information as well as being able to answer questions… read allTo support the continuation of the work of trusted messengers in the community to serve as a source for information about covid-19. This includes actively delivering information as well as being able to answer questions and refer people to appropriate resources. less
$25,000
Greater Bridgeport Area Prevention Program · Bridgeport, CT · 2022
To support the continuation of the work of trusted messengers in the community to serve as a source for information about covid-19. This includes actively delivering information as well as being able to answer questions… read allTo support the continuation of the work of trusted messengers in the community to serve as a source for information about covid-19. This includes actively delivering information as well as being able to answer questions and refer people to appropriate resources. less
$25,000
Hartford Communities That Care · Hartford, CT · 2022
To support ct hvip to engage community stakeholders in new haven, bridgeport, and waterbury with information on hvip implementation, including the newly approved medicaid reimbursement for violence prevention profession… read allTo support ct hvip to engage community stakeholders in new haven, bridgeport, and waterbury with information on hvip implementation, including the newly approved medicaid reimbursement for violence prevention professional. Activities will be in preparation for hvip service provision in these communities in the coming year. By the end of the grant period, hctc aims to secure implementation commitments from local agencies in the three communities. less
$25,000
Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective · Hartford, CT · 2022
To provide emergency outreach and prevention messaging to populations at highest risk for the monkeypox virus. According to the cdc, more than 50% of those diagnosed with monkeypox across the country are black (26%) or … read allTo provide emergency outreach and prevention messaging to populations at highest risk for the monkeypox virus. According to the cdc, more than 50% of those diagnosed with monkeypox across the country are black (26%) or latino/hispanic (28%). The health collective reports that about 50% of their male patients are uninsured or underinsured men of color. Funds will support hglhcs increased staff time and expanded clinic hours that are dedicated to the monkeypox response. Specific activities include maintaining and updating a virus information page on their website; developing social media and outreach materials about the virus that can be distributed to partners throughout ct; and, providing vaccinations to black and hispanic/latino men who are at risk. less
$25,000
Hispanic Health Council · Hartford, CT · 2022
To support the hispanic health council (hhc) in building a community advisory committee (cac), which will be comprised of 10-15 community members. As part of the cac, residents will design the cac governance model, disc… read allTo support the hispanic health council (hhc) in building a community advisory committee (cac), which will be comprised of 10-15 community members. As part of the cac, residents will design the cac governance model, discuss their experiences with and advocacy opportunities around barriers to health equity, and receive training on advocacy and citizen science. Based on the cacs input and advocacy priorities, hispanic health council will develop research projects and advocacy plans. Funding will support part-time hhc staff; stipends, childcare, and travel for cac members; as well as supplies, printing, and postage. less
$25,000
Intercommunity · East Hartford, CT · 2022
To support intercommunitys efforts to better identify and address health disparities and improve health outcomes by improving the collection and use of race, ethnicity, and language data. Intercommunity will revise curr… read allTo support intercommunitys efforts to better identify and address health disparities and improve health outcomes by improving the collection and use of race, ethnicity, and language data. Intercommunity will revise current data collection methods and training materials, host community focus groups to help identify ways to improve data collection, and provide cultural humility training to 300 direct care providers and administrative support staff. less
$25,000
Khmer Health Advocates · West Hartford, CT · 2022
To support khmer health advocates (kha) in developing the community cares curriculum for community health workers (chws) to prepare them to deliver trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive care to individuals and communiti… read allTo support khmer health advocates (kha) in developing the community cares curriculum for community health workers (chws) to prepare them to deliver trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive care to individuals and communities that have experienced trauma. The curriculum will translate and codify khas extensive experience in training chws to care for trauma survivors into a formal curriculum that can be used to train chws, both locally and nationally. Kha has existing partnerships with national organizations, such as the national asian american and pacific islander mental health association and the national community health workers association, that it will leverage to disseminate the curriculum nationally. Funding will support a marketing consultant, stipends for chw students involved in field testing the curriculum, and printing/materials. less
$25,000
Project Access of New Haven · New Haven, CT · 2022
To support the continuation of the work of trusted messengers in the community to serve as a source for information about covid-19. This includes actively delivering information as well as being able to answer questions… read allTo support the continuation of the work of trusted messengers in the community to serve as a source for information about covid-19. This includes actively delivering information as well as being able to answer questions and refer people to appropriate resources. less
$25,000
Record-Journal · Meriden, CT · 2022
To support a health equity reporter who will employ a solutions-oriented approach to report on health disparities affecting black and latino residents. The health equity reporter will distribute resources in english and… read allTo support a health equity reporter who will employ a solutions-oriented approach to report on health disparities affecting black and latino residents. The health equity reporter will distribute resources in english and spanish through ct latino news, ct public, ct mirror, and the local latino stakeholder network. The reporter will utilize the record-journals community-powered journalism platform to elevate the voices of communities of color. Funding will cover half of the salary and benefits of the health equity reporter, and the journal plans to raise funds to cover the remaining half of personnel expenses. If the remainder of the funds are not secured as planned (by 02/01/22), funds from the grant will go towards bilingual health reporting by an existing staff reporter focused on the latino community. less
$25,000
Regional Data Cooperative for Greater New Haven · New Haven, CT · 2022
To support data haven in developing the 2023 ct health equity report, which will analyze key issues related to the ongoing impacts of covid-19 on health inequities at the state and local level. The report will include d… read allTo support data haven in developing the 2023 ct health equity report, which will analyze key issues related to the ongoing impacts of covid-19 on health inequities at the state and local level. The report will include data from the data haven community wellbeing survey and summarize and expand upon key findings from the various assessments data haven conducted in 2022, including qualitative data collected through resident semi-structured interviews. less
$25,000
Southwestern Ahec · Shelton, CT · 2022
To engage community health workers (chws) in developing a roadmap and toolkit that will aid newly trained chws and those seeking recertification in the certification process. Activities include surveying chws who have c… read allTo engage community health workers (chws) in developing a roadmap and toolkit that will aid newly trained chws and those seeking recertification in the certification process. Activities include surveying chws who have completed ahecs chw core competency program, hosting chw focus groups, and developing and disseminating a toolkit that will guide trained chws through the certification process. Ahec seeks to increase chw awareness and knowledge of the certification process towards the goal of increasing the percentage of trained chws achieving and retaining certification. less
$25,000
The Connecticut Association of School Based Health Centers · North Haven, CT · 2022
The project will promote the full integration of school- based health centers (sbhc) into the states system of healthcare for children and increase access to quality care for all children in the state through advocacy, … read allThe project will promote the full integration of school- based health centers (sbhc) into the states system of healthcare for children and increase access to quality care for all children in the state through advocacy, networking and education. Casbhc will promote the expansion of sbhcs to communities with limited services, to bridge the gap in health disparities experienced by minority populations and children of color and increase the connection of sbhcs to the greater pediatric community. less
$25,000
The Connecticut Association of School Based Health Centers · North Haven, CT · 2022
Casbhc will continue to implement its strategic plan, which focuses on networking, education, finance, and advocacy. Funding will support general operating costs, including staff time. Casbhc will continue to promote th… read allCasbhc will continue to implement its strategic plan, which focuses on networking, education, finance, and advocacy. Funding will support general operating costs, including staff time. Casbhc will continue to promote the full integration of school-based health centers into the states system of healthcare for children, strengthening its connection to pediatric primary and mental healthcare providers. less
$25,000
United Way of Connecticut · Rocky Hill, CT · 2022
To support the united way of ct in conducting an outreach campaign to increase awareness of the child tax rebate. The outreach campaign, conducted in partnership with local united ways and other service delivery and adv… read allTo support the united way of ct in conducting an outreach campaign to increase awareness of the child tax rebate. The outreach campaign, conducted in partnership with local united ways and other service delivery and advocacy organizations, will include social media and streaming ads, as well as radio and public space outreach. As noted in the due diligence, the mass media campaign will be coupled with targeted strategies to reach communities of color. Funding will support radio, sms, and social media ads. less
$25,000
Yale New Haven Health System · New Haven, CT · 2022
To support efforts to hear from community members about how to best collect and use race, ethnicity, and language data. The health system will facilitate community engagement activities designed to hear from employees, … read allTo support efforts to hear from community members about how to best collect and use race, ethnicity, and language data. The health system will facilitate community engagement activities designed to hear from employees, patients, and community members about how to best implement data collection and assure that patients understand how data will be used. When data identifies disparities, the health system will then return to community members to brainstorm ways to address inequities and co-design goals. This funding will also support the development of culturally and linguistically appropriate communications materials about race, ethnicity, and language data, informed by community member feedback. less
$20,000
Connecticut Foodshare · Wallingford, CT · 2024
To support food bank operations; educate and train residents to engage in public policy and systems change; and elevate local voices to build public awareness of food insecurity and ways to end hunger in our state.
$20,000
Connecticut Worker Center · Bridgeport, CT · 2024
To support ongoing efforts to expand husky insurance coverage for connecticut residents, ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all residents.
$20,000
Black and Brown United in Action · Bridgeport, CT · 2023
To support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to ine… read allTo support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to inequitable health outcomes. less
$20,000
Black Infinity Collective · Hamden, CT · 2023
To support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to ine… read allTo support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to inequitable health outcomes. less
$20,000
Full Citizens Coalition · Hartford, CT · 2023
To support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to ine… read allTo support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to inequitable health outcomes. less
$20,000
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition · New Britain, CT · 2023
To support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to ine… read allTo support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to inequitable health outcomes. less
$20,000
Powerup Ct · Manchester, CT · 2023
To support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to ine… read allTo support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to inequitable health outcomes. less
$20,000
Black and Brown United in Action · New Haven, CT · 2022
To strengthen black & brown united's programming and infrastructure because it recognizes the need to engage in strategic planning and fundraising activities to support its sustainability as an organization. The capacit… read allTo strengthen black & brown united's programming and infrastructure because it recognizes the need to engage in strategic planning and fundraising activities to support its sustainability as an organization. The capacity building will ensure that the organization is ready to address advocacy issues as they arise in the future. less
$20,000
Black Infinity Collective · Hamden, CT · 2022
To support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to ine… read allTo support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to inequitable health outcomes. less
$20,000
Full Citizens Coalition · New Haven, CT · 2022
To support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to ine… read allTo support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to inequitable health outcomes. less
$20,000
Ledge Light Health District · New London, CT · 2022
To support bhcs work to build on it's current strategic plan to create a shared vision, define short and long-term goals, and create a common language for partners to use describe the work of promoting health equity.
$20,000
New Britain Racial Justice Coalition · New Britain, CT · 2022
Funding will support general capacity building to support the alternatives to incarceration program. It will also support the creation of a leadership pipeline, which will build connections by hosting events in the comm… read allFunding will support general capacity building to support the alternatives to incarceration program. It will also support the creation of a leadership pipeline, which will build connections by hosting events in the community, word of mouth in the prison systems, and communication with our community partners. less
$20,000
Nonprofit Accountability Group · Hartford, CT · 2022
To support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to ine… read allTo support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to inequitable health outcomes. less
$20,000
Powerup Ct · Manchester, CT · 2022
To support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to ine… read allTo support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to inequitable health outcomes. less
$20,000
Pt Partners · Bridgeport, CT · 2022
To support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to ine… read allTo support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to inequitable health outcomes. less
$17,000
Ct Community Nonprofit Alliance · Rocky Hill, CT · 2023
Alliance advocacy leadership development cohort will engage nonprofit staff from member organizations with the tools to be effective advocates and organizers on policy that directly impacts the populations they serve. T… read allAlliance advocacy leadership development cohort will engage nonprofit staff from member organizations with the tools to be effective advocates and organizers on policy that directly impacts the populations they serve. Training will focus on building skills and knowledge about effective advocacy and organizing around system and policy change. less
$15,000
Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut · New London, CT · 2024
To support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information about the availability of husky health coverage, eligibility and general support specifically to child and family agency of connecticut.
$15,000
Madre Latina Organization · Waterbury, CT · 2024
To continue to support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented.
$15,000
Project Access of New Haven · New Haven, CT · 2024
To continue to support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage specifically in the greater new haven area.
$15,000
The New American Dream Foundation · Danbury, CT · 2024
To continue the support of trusted messengers to provide reliable information about husky eligibility and expansion focusing on hispanic/latino students and the high-needs student population.
$15,000
Building One Community Corp · Stamford, CT · 2023
To support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented indi… read allTo support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented individuals who are pregnant or who recently gave birth. less
$15,000
Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut · New London, CT · 2023
To support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented indi… read allTo support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented individuals who are pregnant or who recently gave birth. Also, to provide information on the steps needed to maintain coverage or find new coverage for those with medicaid who are affected by the end of the public health emergency. less
$15,000
City of Stamford · Stamford, CT · 2023
To support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented indi… read allTo support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented individuals who are pregnant or who recently gave birth. Also, to provide information on the steps needed to maintain coverage or find new coverage for those with medicaid who are affected by the end of the public health emergency. less
$15,000
Grace Baptist Church · Waterbury, CT · 2023
To support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented indi… read allTo support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented individuals who are pregnant or who recently gave birth. Also, to provide information on the steps needed to maintain coverage or find new coverage for those with medicaid who are affected by the end of the public health emergency. less
$15,000
Hartford Deportation Defense · Hartford, CT · 2023
To support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented indi… read allTo support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented individuals who are pregnant or who recently gave birth. less
$15,000
Hartford Knights Corp · Hartford, CT · 2023
To support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the steps needed to maintain coverage or find new coverage for those with medicaid who are affected by the end of the … read allTo support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the steps needed to maintain coverage or find new coverage for those with medicaid who are affected by the end of the public health emergency. less
$15,000
Hispanic Alliance of Southeastern Connecticut · New London, CT · 2023
To support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented indi… read allTo support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented individuals who are pregnant or who recently gave birth. Also, to provide information on the steps needed to maintain coverage or find new coverage for those with medicaid who are affected by the end of the public health emergency. less
$15,000
Hispanic Health Council · Hartford, CT · 2023
To support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented indi… read allTo support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented individuals who are pregnant or who recently gave birth. Also, to provide information on the steps needed to maintain coverage or find new coverage for those with medicaid who are affected by the end of the public health emergency. less
$15,000
Hockanum Valley Community Council · Vernon, CT · 2023
To support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the steps needed to maintain coverage or find new coverage for those with medicaid who are affected by the end of the … read allTo support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the steps needed to maintain coverage or find new coverage for those with medicaid who are affected by the end of the public health emergency. less
$15,000
Human Resources Agency of New Britain · New Britain, CT · 2023
To support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented indi… read allTo support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented individuals who are pregnant or who recently gave birth. Also, to provide information on the steps needed to maintain coverage or find new coverage for those with medicaid who are affected by the end of the public health emergency. less
$15,000
Iris- Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services · New Haven, CT · 2023
To support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented indi… read allTo support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented individuals who are pregnant or who recently gave birth. less
$15,000
Latino for Educational Advocacy and Diversity · Washington, DC · 2023
To support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented indi… read allTo support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented individuals who are pregnant or who recently gave birth. Also, to provide information on the steps needed to maintain coverage or find new coverage for those with medicaid who are affected by the end of the public health emergency. less
$15,000
Madonna Place · Norwich, CT · 2023
To support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented indi… read allTo support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented individuals who are pregnant or who recently gave birth. Also, to provide information on the steps needed to maintain coverage or find new coverage for those with medicaid who are affected by the end of the public health emergency. less
$15,000
Madre Latina Organization · Waterbury, CT · 2023
To support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented indi… read allTo support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented individuals who are pregnant or who recently gave birth. Also, to provide information on the steps needed to maintain coverage or find new coverage for those with medicaid who are affected by the end of the public health emergency. less
$15,000
Public News Service · Boulder, CO · 2023
The purpose of this project is to produce and distribute 23 additional health equity stories in connecticut over a one-year period. These stories will uplift solutions that address health equity issues, amplify state an… read allThe purpose of this project is to produce and distribute 23 additional health equity stories in connecticut over a one-year period. These stories will uplift solutions that address health equity issues, amplify state and local health assessments and reports, highlight ways to access care, and include stories that empower people to make informed health decisions. Work also includes outreach to connecticut media outlets to promote stories from the pns newswire. Pns translates content into spanish, which may lead to the increase in health stories in ethnic media. less
$15,000
The Legacy Foundation of Hartford · Hartford, CT · 2023
To support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented indi… read allTo support the work of trusted messengers to provide reliable information to their communities about the availability of husky health coverage for children who are undocumented, as well as coverage for undocumented individuals who are pregnant or who recently gave birth. Also, to provide information on the steps needed to maintain coverage or find new coverage for those with medicaid who are affected by the end of the public health emergency. less
$15,000
Community Action Agency of New Haven · New Haven, CT · 2022
To support the continuation of the work of trusted messengers in the community to serve as a source for information about covid-19. This includes actively delivering information as well as being able to answer questions… read allTo support the continuation of the work of trusted messengers in the community to serve as a source for information about covid-19. This includes actively delivering information as well as being able to answer questions and refer people to appropriate resources less
$15,000
Project Access of New Haven · New Haven, CT · 2022
To support the continuation of the work of trusted messengers in the community to serve as a source for information about covid-19. This includes actively delivering information as well as being able to answer questions… read allTo support the continuation of the work of trusted messengers in the community to serve as a source for information about covid-19. This includes actively delivering information as well as being able to answer questions and refer people to appropriate resources. less
$14,000
Generations Family Health Center · Willimantic, CT · 2024
Funding will support generations family health center's efforts to address the lack of diversity in staff and to improve their policies, procedures, organizational culture.
$12,133
Connecticut Foodshare · Wallingford, CT · 2023
Charitable operations
$11,000
Lucinda'S House · Windsor, CT · 2024
This project will use the arts to bring awareness of women of colors experiences of maternal health care and empower women to advocate for the care they want and need to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
$10,400
Connecticut Food Bank · Wallingford, CT · 2022
To advance the mission of the organization.
$10,300
Operation Fuel · Hartford, CT · 2023
Charitable operations
$10,300
Operation Fuel · Hartford, CT · 2022
To advance the mission of the organization.
$10,000
Advocacy To Legacy · Windsor, CT · 2024
To support the advocacy efforts to limit the sale of tobacco /nicotine cannabis products within a certain distance from schools.
$10,000
Comunidades Sin Fronteras Cfs - Ct · Norwalk, CT · 2024
To support ongoing efforts to expand husky insurance coverage for connecticut residents, ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all residents.
$10,000
Mount Aery Development Corporation · Bridgeport, CT · 2024
To help provide training on diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and justice (deibj) for head start parents, staff, and teachers.
$10,000
United Action Connecticut · Plainville, CT · 2024
To support ongoing efforts to expand husky insurance coverage for connecticut residents, ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all residents.
$10,000
Ledge Light Health District · New London, CT · 2023
Black health collective (bhc) will continue to address health equity broadly by highlighting and disrupting norms that continue the disconnections between systems of care for people of color with their community engagem… read allBlack health collective (bhc) will continue to address health equity broadly by highlighting and disrupting norms that continue the disconnections between systems of care for people of color with their community engagement project. less
$10,000
Alliance for Living · New London, CT · 2022
To continue to build internal and external systems to address health equity and seek innovative solutions to confront systematic racism and bias for all people. This will entail expanding staff capacity to address issue… read allTo continue to build internal and external systems to address health equity and seek innovative solutions to confront systematic racism and bias for all people. This will entail expanding staff capacity to address issues of diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels for people with multiple identities and different social determinants of health. less
$10,000
Covering My Sisters · Shelton, CT · 2022
To support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to ine… read allTo support grassroots advocacy organizations led by and serving people of color with building the capacity to prioritize racial equity, and address the factors that influence health and well-being, and contribute to inequitable health outcomes. less
$10,000
Interruptions Disrupting the Silence Llc · New Haven, CT · 2022
To support lets talk, a mental health program aiming to address stigma against psychotherapy and the longstanding mistrust of behavioral healthcare within communities of color by facilitating conversations on the topics… read allTo support lets talk, a mental health program aiming to address stigma against psychotherapy and the longstanding mistrust of behavioral healthcare within communities of color by facilitating conversations on the topics of trauma, grief, and healing. Funding will support training of multi-sector partners (e.g., clinical and non-clinical service providers, faith leaders, educators, etc.) on the topic using a train-the trainer approach. less
$10,000
Yale New Haven Health System · New Haven, CT · 2022
To incorporate community voice into their system health equity strategy. This will be done by increasing level of community involvement, impact, trust, and communication flow to move from an outreach model to a shared l… read allTo incorporate community voice into their system health equity strategy. This will be done by increasing level of community involvement, impact, trust, and communication flow to move from an outreach model to a shared leadership/bi-directional relationship with community members. less
$7,500
Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach · Southington, CT · 2023
The goal of mission of mercy free dental clinic is to provide oral health care and oral health education to the underserved and uninsured. Funding will support the clinic that will be hosted on october 27-28 in new have… read allThe goal of mission of mercy free dental clinic is to provide oral health care and oral health education to the underserved and uninsured. Funding will support the clinic that will be hosted on october 27-28 in new haven and will provide dental services to over 1,000 community members. Services will include oral exams, cancer screenings, oral hygiene treatment and instructions, fluoride treatments, x-rays, sealants, restorative procedures, root canals, extractions/surgical procedures, and partial dentures/relines/repairs. less
$4,800
Connecticut Psychological Educational Foundation · North Haven, CT · 2022
To grow the free, monthly social justice speaker series (sjss) offered by cpaef to build behavioral health clinicians awareness of topics such as disparities, power differentials, racism, advocacy, and allyship. Funding… read allTo grow the free, monthly social justice speaker series (sjss) offered by cpaef to build behavioral health clinicians awareness of topics such as disparities, power differentials, racism, advocacy, and allyship. Funding will allow cpaef to build the necessary infrastructure to reach a broader audience through the sjss, offer discounted continuing education credits, and conduct a needs assessment and evaluation of the sjss series. less
$2,500
Mount Aery Development Corporation · Bridgeport, CT · 2022
To enhance access to health care for the designated community members of the hollow, east side, and east end of bridgeport to the fqhc in the service area. This will include community conversations to garner feedback re… read allTo enhance access to health care for the designated community members of the hollow, east side, and east end of bridgeport to the fqhc in the service area. This will include community conversations to garner feedback regarding awareness of the fqhc, and how to access services. less