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◊Children’s Advocacy Center opens new location in Orange
The Greenfield Recorder, December 17, 2024
◊Southeast Asian Coalition operates mushroom growing farm in downtown Worcester
Spectrum News 1, December 13, 2024
◊With AF grant, SEACMA has successfully launched an urban mushroom-growing facility
Grantmakers in Health, December 9, 2024
◊State law a step forward in ensuring safe drinking water for all
Boston Globe, December 4, 2024
◊Worcester nonprofit starts urban mushroom farm to address food insecurity
Worcester Business Journal, December 3, 2024
◊SEACMA launches mushroom initiative to address food insecurity
Worcester Guardian, December 3, 2024
◊RFK Jr. wants to remove fluoride from water. It’s already not in Worcester’s water
MassLive, November 15, 2024
◊RFK Jr. wants to remove fluoride from water. What would that mean in Central Mass?
Telegram & Gazette, November 14, 2024
◊Looking back at Steward’s collapse
Telegram & Gazette, October 31, 2024
◊Southbridge CARES project
Southbridge Public Schools, October 15, 2024
◊Groundbreaking for $25 million housing project in Winchendon
The Gardner News, October 4, 2024
◊New England College of Optometry Wraps up Fourth Annual Industry Collaborative
Vision Monday, September 12, 2024
◊Two Steward hospitals and their communities await their sad fate
Boston Globe, August 29, 2024
◊Leave none of the Steward hospitals behind
CommonWealth Beacon, August 20, 2024
◊The Health Foundation announces Activation Fund grants
Grantmakers in Health, August 20, 2024
◊A big job on a tight deadline: Transportation Funding Task Force appears to get scaled back
WBUR News, August 16, 2024
◊Editorial: Taking steps to ensure safety of water from private wells
Sentinel & Enterprise, August 6, 2024
◊City leverages 5-year plan to combat homelessness
The Worcester Guardian, August 5, 2024
◊MA budget includes ‘first step’ toward testing private wells
Telegram & Gazette, August 1, 2024
◊Gardner CAC just received a $115K grant: how they will use it
The Gardner News, August 1, 2024
◊MassDEP to receive funds for private well drinking water study
WWLP TV-22, July 31, 2024
◊Health Foundation of Central MA funds nearly $900K for nonprofits
Sentinel & Enterprise, July 28, 2024
◊Nearly $900K in grants to community health organizations
The Worcester Guardian, July 25, 2024
◊The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts Announces 2024 Activation Fund Grants
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, July 25, 2024
◊The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts Announces 2024 Activation Fund Grants
North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce, July 24, 2024
◊Construction underway to create Children’s Advocacy Center mental health clinic in Orange
Greenfield Recorder, July 23, 2024
◊The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts Announces 2024 Activation Fund Grants
Healthcare News, July 19, 2024
◊Health Foundation grants $900k to community health organizations
Worcester Business Journal, July 18, 2024
◊Business Briefs – Grants awarded
Leominster Champion, July 17, 2024
◊The Health Foundation of Central Mass. provides $900K in Activation Fund Grants
MassNonprofit News, July 17, 2024
◊Healey-Driscoll Administration appoints new board chairs and members to the Children’s Trust
MassNonprofit News, July 16, 2024
◊CHIA: Racial diversity is lacking in Mass. healthcare leadership
Worcester Business Journal, June 28, 2024
◊Santa Claus concerned about the surging costs of weight-loss drugs
Telegram & Gazette, June 21, 2024
◊Two new Worcester healthcare buildings totaling $475M aim to improve quality of and access to healthcare
Worcester Business Journal, June 10, 2024
◊State should increase funding for micro-transit services
CommonWealth Beacon, May 30, 2024
◊Healey Administration awards $37M to boost regional transit efforts
MassLive, May 18, 2024
◊Study says RTA funding needs to be revamped
WGBH, May 15, 2024
◊Are state’s 15 regional transit authorities ready for prime time?
CommonWealth Beacon, May 14, 2024
◊What’s missing from Mass.’ local transportation debate? A new report offers solutions
MassLive, May 14, 2024
◊State senators look to spend more on regional mass transit as report identifies deficits
Telegram & Gazette, May 14, 2024
◊Vision for Southbridge is providing free eye exams and glasses
Spectrum News 1, May 13, 2024
◊The T is paying consultants up to $610 an hour to figure out how to save money
Boston Globe, May 10, 2024
◊Power 100 for 2024: The most influential professionals in Central Mass
Worcester Business Journal, April 29, 2024
◊New EPA rules to limit PFAS in drinking water: Worcester is meeting every standard
Telegram & Gazette, April 16, 2024
◊Letter to the Editor: Central Mass. transit system has led the way in free fares
The Boston Globe, April 4, 2024
◊Regional Food Hub breaks ground on new Facility in Worcester
The Worcester Guardian, April 3, 2024
◊Construction for new Food Hub headquarters begin next week at Worcester’s Union Station
MassLive, March 23, 2024
◊Dr. Shei discusses The Health Foundation’s 25th Anniversary
Chamber Exchange, March 7, 2024
◊Opinion: Learning from Steward crisis, focus needs to turn to good stewardship of health care resources
Boston Globe, March 6, 2024
◊Advocate Looking for Urgency Around Health Equity
State House News Service, February 28, 2024
◊Opinion: As we invest in the T, don’t ignore vital role of regional transportation authorities
CommonWealth Beacon, February 16, 2024
◊Free dental care available at Community Health Connections Center – how to access care
The Gardner News, February 13, 2024
◊Health Foundation of Central Mass. adds 2 to board and 8 community members
MassNonprofit News, February 13, 2024
◊Southbridge High receives grant funding for new mental health project
Spectrum News 1, January 25, 2024
◊Health Foundation grants $1M to four nonprofits, prioritizing children’s health
Worcester Business Journal, January 23, 2024
◊Health Foundation of Central MA announces 2024 Activation Fund grant opportunity
MassNonprofit News, January 17, 2024


◊Panel: Healthcare system is broken
Worcester Business Journal, December 14, 2023
◊NECO hosts Inaugural Vision Health Equity Summit
New England College of Optometry News, December 8, 2023
◊The Health Foundation and partners announce funding for UMass OUD project
Grantmakers in Health, December 5, 2023
◊The Health Foundation Announces Activation Fund Grants
Grantmakers in Health, December 5, 2023
◊Opinion: We’re losing ground when it comes to public health
CommonWealth BEACON, November 30, 2023
◊ Study: Average cost of hospital stay in MA is $15K
Telegram & Gazette, November 24, 2023
◊ Worcester strained from overdose rate, housing shortage
Telegram & Gazette, November 13, 2023
◊ Grants Roundup – THFCM 2023 Activation Fund grants
The Chronicle of Philanthropy, November 1, 2023
◊ WHA opens facility designed for unhoused and low-income residents
Telegram & Gazette, November 1, 2023
◊ Work to begin on Abby’s House shelter renovation
Worcester Business Journal, October 20, 2023
◊ Health Foundation of Central Mass doles out $1M in funding
Worcester Business Journal, October 17, 2023
◊ Health Foundation of Central Mass awards over $1M to 10 organizations
MassNonprofit News, October 17, 2023
◊ Movers & Shakers – Foundation promotes Jennie Blake
Worcester Business Journal, October 16, 2023
◊ Everyone deserves safe drinking water
Boston Globe, October 15, 2023
◊ Drinking water safety and health equity
WBZ What’s @ Risk? podcast, October 14, 2023
◊ MA lawmakers consider requiring property owners to test well water before selling homes
Taunton Daily Gazette, September 27, 2023
◊ MA lawmakers consider requiring property owners to test well water before selling homes
Telegram & Gazette, September 26, 2023
◊ Leominster maternity closure: Will the state do anything to stop future shutdowns?
Telegram & Gazette, September 26, 2023
◊ Overcoming racial health disparities is focus of new bill
MetroWest Daily News, September 25, 2023
◊ UMass Memorial Health receives grant to expand Opioid Use Disorder treatment
Spectrum News 1, September 21, 2023
◊ Mass. could require testing private well water with real estate transfers
Telegram & Gazette, September 21, 2023
◊ Poll Finds Strong Support for Efforts to Improve Quality and Safety of Private Well Drinking Water
MassINC Polling Group, September 20, 2023
◊ Poll cited in push for private well water protections
WWLP 22, September 20, 2023
◊ Poll Cited in Push for Private Well Water Protections
WRKO 680AM, September 20, 2023
◊ UMass Memorial granted $154K to expand opioid disorder treatment
Worcester Business Journal, September 19, 2023
◊ Foundations support UMass Memorial Health prescriber training to expand opioid use disorder treatment
UMass Memorial Health, September 19, 2023
◊ The Health Foundation of Central MA Promotes Jennie Blake to VP of Programs
MassNonprofit News, September 18, 2023
◊ EforAll picks Clark graduate as new Greater Worcester executive director
Worcester Business Journal, September 12, 2023
◊ State’s foster care system needs many hands lifting it in support
Boston Globe, September 5, 2023
◊ Chandler Chat with Dr. Amie Shei
WCCA TV 194, August 29, 2023
◊ Eldridge secures $100,000 for World Farmers
Fitchburg Sentinel, July 11, 2023
◊ The Health Foundation of Central MA awards $25K to EforAll startup program
Worcester Business Journal, May 17, 2023
◊ EforAll Greater Worcester Receives $25K Grant From The Health Foundation of Central MA
MassNonprofit News, May 16, 2023
◊ Health Foundation of Central MA Appoints 2 To New Roles
MassNonprofit News, May 12, 2023
◊ Report: Massachusetts gets a C- for efforts to get the lead out of school water
Environment America, May 5, 2023
◊ Lets make free fares in Worcester permanent
CommonWealth Magazine, April 22, 2023
◊ The Stakes are high with MassHealth change
Boston Business Journal, March 31, 2023
◊ Forum on PFAS in private wells highlights proposed EPA regs and state legislation
The Harvard Press, March 31, 2023
◊ Harvard BOH Meeting – Private Wells/PFAS Forum
Harvard Cable TV, March 30, 2023
◊ State braces for MassHealth dislocation
CommonWealth Magazine, March 28, 2023
◊ Worcester area stays course on free buses but needs state support
The Boston Globe, March 26, 2023
◊ Shei: Keep WRTA buses fare-free
Telegram & Gazette, March 26, 2023
◊ Shei: Keep WRTA buses fare-free
The Gardner News, March 26, 2023
◊ Is it possible to end homelessness in Worcester?
InCity Times, March 26, 2023
◊ NPR highlights Impact of Youth Villages ED Diversion Program in Central MA
NPR, March 3, 2023
◊ Meet the leaders of the state’s two health care conversion foundations
The Codcast, February 21, 2023
◊ What’s a conversion foundation and why it matters
CommonWealth Magazine, February 21, 2023
◊ Private well owners stuck with costs to treat forever chemicals
WBUR, February 15, 2023
◊ Well Water Testing on the Horizon in Mass
Telegram & Gazette, February 15, 2023
◊ Bill introduced to regulate private water wells in Massachusetts
Spectrum News 1, January 31, 2023
◊ Atrius sale to Optum will yield health conversion foundation
CommonWealth Magazine, January 29, 2023

◊ Private wells in Westminster contaminated with carcinogens
The Gardner News, December 9, 2022
◊ CHCFC Lands $88K Grant For Renovations in Orange
The Greenfield Recorder, November 17, 2022
◊ Peer Recovery Center in Ware Receives Activation Fund Grant
The Reminder, November 9, 2022
◊ GAAMHA’S Pathway House to Receive $61,000 Upgrade for New Roof, Windows
The Gardner News, October 25, 2022
◊ Health Foundation Funds $900K in Projects with Longstanding Benefit to Community
Telegram & Gazette, October 19, 2022
◊ Health Foundation of Central Mass Awards $900K Across 11 Programs
Worcester Business Journal, October 18, 2022
◊ New Worcester Food Pantry opens for Youth, Adults with Disabilities
Worcester Patch, October 17, 2022
◊ Worcester Food Pantry has a Special Mission
Telegram & Gazette, October 17, 2022
◊ New ‘Flourish at Thrive’ Food Pantry Looks to Address Food Insecurity
Spectrum News, October 17, 2022
◊ Health Foundation Awards 11 Grants Totaling $900,000
MassNonprofit News, October 11, 2022
◊ MWCC Celebrates Dental Education Clinic Enhancements
Athol Daily News, October 10, 2022
◊ Fitchburg’s Artistic Legacy Drives Downtown’s Economic Development Efforts
Worcester Business Journal, October 3, 2022
◊ Quaboag CDC Offers Finance Class
MassLive, August 29, 2022
◊ ONE Worcester Received $25,000 Grant from THFCM
Massnonprofitnews, August 3, 2022
◊ Colrain residents eligible for free well water tests
The Greenfield Recorder, July 22, 2022
◊ QVCDC and Ware Launch Route 9 Transit Service
The Reminder, July 11, 2022
◊ Route 9 Shuttle service bridges rural transportation gap
Ware River News, June 23, 2022
◊ The Health Foundation receives $500K from dissolving physician group
Worcester Business Journal, June 13, 2022
◊ Not a problem of supply…but of distribution
MassLive, May 26, 2022
◊ Lovin’ Spoonfuls launches route in Worcester
Spectrum News, May 26, 2022
◊ Free ride may – or may not – be over for WRTA
Telegram & Gazette, May 15, 2022
◊ Food Hub gets $3 million boost
Telegram & Gazette, April 15, 2022
◊ Jan Yost to receive national award for career’s work
Telegram & Gazette, April 9, 2022
◊ Table Hoppin’: Pop-ups around Worcester
Telegram & Gazette, April 7, 2022
◊ Addressing the drinking water gap in Mass
CommonWealth Magazine, April 2, 2022
◊ Saturday Shuttle Launches in Quaboag Valley
MassMobility Newsletter, March 2022
◊ Grant Helps Worcester’s EforAll expand program
Worcester Magazine, February 16, 2022
◊ Senator Eldridge files bill to regulate private wells
Community Advocate, February 8, 2022
◊ Editorial: Thanking a generation of women leaders
Worcester Business Journal, February 7, 2022
◊ Jan Yost, who oversaw $50 million in grants over two decades, awarded upon retirement
Telegram & Gazette, February 1, 2022
◊ $50K Grant Will Help Expand Worcester’s ​Entrepreneurship For All
Patch.com, January 18, 2022
◊ Worcester Food Hub receiving $1 million in ARPA funds to help move to Union Station
Spectrum News 1, January 15, 2022
◊ CEO of The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts to retire, be replaced by VP
Worcester Business Journal, January 13, 2022
◊ Health Foundation of Central Mass. awards more than $530K to area nonprofits
Telegram & Gazette, January 12, 2022


◊ 12.18.24 – The Foundation Focus – December, 2024, Issue 20
◊ 11.7.24 – The Foundation Focus – November, 2024, Issue 19
◊ 10.8.24 – The Foundation Focus – October, 2024, Issue 18
◊ 9.11.24 – The Foundation Focus – September, 2024, Issue 17
◊ 8.6.24 – The Foundation Focus – August, 2024, Issue 16
◊ 6.4.24 – The Foundation Focus – June, 2024, Issue 15
◊ 5.8.24 – The Foundation Focus – May, 2024, Issue 14
◊ 4.2.24 – The Foundation Focus – April, 2024, Issue 13
◊ 3.5.24 – The Foundation Focus – March, 2024, Issue 12
◊ 2.12.24 – The Foundation Focus – February, 2024, Issue 11
◊ 1.9.24 – The Foundation Focus – January, 2024, Issue 10
◊ 12.6.23 – The Foundation Focus – December, 2023, Issue 9
◊ 11.7.23 – The Foundation Focus – November, 2023, Issue 8
◊ 10.5.23 – The Foundation Focus – October, 2023, Issue 7
◊ 9.7.23 – The Foundation Focus – September, 2023, Issue 6
◊ 8.1.23 – The Foundation Focus – August, 2023, Issue 5
◊ 6.6.23 – The Foundation Focus – June, 2023, Issue 4
◊ 5.2.23 – The Foundation Focus – May, 2023, Issue 3
◊ 4.4.23 – The Foundation Focus – April, 2023, Issue 2
◊ 3.7.23 – The Foundation Focus – March 2023, Issue 1
◊ 2.8.23 – Technical Assistance & Equity Pilot
◊ 2.2.23 – CommonWealth Magazine Op-Ed
◊ 2.1.23 – The Health Foundation Announces 2023 Grant Opportunities
◊ 1.30.23 – Legislation Filed to Promote Safe Drinking Water Quality for All
◊ 1.26.23 – Remembering Dr. Rudolf “Rudy” J. Utzschneider
◊ 12.29.22 – Reflecting on 2022
◊ 12.7.22 – Op-Ed Calls on New Administration to Address Long-Standing Regional Inequities
◊ 11.29.22 – Boston Globe LTE Highlights Drinking Water Inequities
◊ 11.10.22 – CPA Victory in Worcester
◊ 11.7.22 – Foundation Projects and Approach Presented at National Conferences
◊ 11.1.22 – One Week to Vote Yes on Question 5
◊ 10.25.22 – 2022 Activation Fund Grants Totaling $900,000
◊ 10.19.22 – Thrive Celebrates Opening of Specialized Food Pantry in Worcester
◊ 10.11.22 – MWCC Celebrates Opening of Updated Dental Education Clinic
◊ 10.6.22 – Yes For A Better Worcester (Ballot Question 5)
◊ 9.1.22 – Catholic Charities opens Three-Quarter House for Sober Living
◊ 8.29.22 – Coalition for Safe Drinking Water
◊ 8.10.22 – NEADS Recently Celebrated Grand Opening of Breeding Center
◊ 8.8.22 – Quaboag Connector Launches Route 9 Shuttle
◊ 8.1.22 – Fitchburg ReImagined
◊ 7.26.22 – Senate Supports Private Wells Clean Up
◊ 7.20.22 – Last Chance to Support Private Wells Clean Up this Session
◊ 7.12.22 – Support Clean Drinking Water, Call/Write Today!
◊ 7.11.22 – Reflecting On The First 100 Days
◊ 7.7.22 – Founding President & CEO Receives Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy
◊ 6.22.22 – Worcester Homecoming Holds Inaugural Event
◊ 6.15.22 – Foundation Receives $500K from CMIPA Foundation
◊ 6.7.22 – Lovin’ Spoonfuls Launches Food Rescue Route in Worcester
◊ 5.31.22 – SMOC Opens Supportive Housing Facility in Fitchburg
◊ 5.24.22 – Community Harvest Project Celebrates 20 Years
◊ 5.16.22 – Pass Amendment 844 for Contaminated Wells No More
◊ 5.3.22 – Community Preservation Act Adoption
◊ 4.26.22 – There’s Still Time to Influence FY23 House Budget
◊ 4.22.22 – Celebrate Earth Day by Supporting Clean Drinking Water
◊ 4.19.22 – Help Elevate Two House Budget Amendments
◊ 4.15.22 – Food Hub Receives Additional $3.5M in Support
◊ 4.11.22 – National Award for Founding President & CEO
◊ 4.6.22 – CommonWealth Magazine – Inequities in Clean Water Access
◊ 3.28.22 – Advocacy Efforts Continue Promoting Safe Clean Drinking Water
◊ 3.18.22 – Hearing for Private Well Bill on World Water Day
◊ 3.10.22 – Foundation Announces New Vice President for Programs
◊ 3.1.22 – Longstanding Support of 50 Year Old Kennedy Community Health
◊ 2.23.22 – $75k Awarded to Organizations Supporting Diverse Start-Ups
◊ 2.15.22 – New Community Members Elected
◊ 2.11.22 – Landmark Private Well Legislation Filed
◊ 2.3.22 – New Directors and Officers Elected
◊ 2.2.22 – Recognition for a True Advocate
◊ 1.18.22 – 2022 Activation Fund Open
◊ 1.17.22 – Food Hub Receives 1M in ARPA Funds for Union Station
◊ 1.11.22 – Staff Leadership Transition Announced by The Health Foundation


2020 Coronavirus Response

In April 2020, in response to the coronavirus public health crisis, The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts expedited $371,000 in supplemental funding to 27 non-profits serving Central Massachusetts.

Abby’s House: supplemental salary support, telehealth infrastructure
Ascentria Care Alliance: supplemental language interpretation services, client fee waivers, technology
Community Legal Aid: supplemental operating support
Easter Seals of Massachusetts: supplemental support for Zero-Fare Coalition
Fitchburg State University: small business supports, housing and navigation services, mobile farmers market subsidies
Friendly House: supplemental vehicle and operating support
GAAMHA, Inc.: supplemental salary support, equipment, food, personal care supplies
Health Care For All: supplemental operating support
Health Law Advocates: supplemental operating support
Jeremiah’s Inn: supplemental operating support
LUK, Inc.: supplemental telehealth infrastructure
Massachusetts Association for Community Action: supplemental operating support and partner stipend
Massachusetts Budget & Policy Center: supplemental operating support
Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance: supplemental operating support
Massachusetts Public Health Association: supplemental operating support
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children: telehealth and virtual trainings for foster families
Neighbor to Neighbor Massachusetts: digital organizing tools
Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation: IT infrastructure upgrades
Quinsigamond Community College Foundation: supplemental operating support
RCAP Solutions: supplemental communications support
Riverside Community Care: supplemental operating support
Seven Hills Foundation: cleaning supplies, personal protective equipment
South Middlesex Opportunity Council: cleaning expenses, meals
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce: supplemental operating support
Worcester Regional Food Hub: advertising and supplies for retail grocery boxes
World Farmers: supplemental operating support
YWCA of Central Massachusetts: supplemental operating support

News
◊  ‘Get Vaccinated Worcester’ campaign aiming for over 70% of residents to receive vaccine
Telegram & Gazette, May 26, 2021
◊  City announces public health vaccination campaign “Get Vaccinated Worcester”
Telegram & Gazette, May 25, 2021
◊  Local nonprofits face tighter purse, stronger demand during pandemic
Telegram & Gazette, May 9, 2020
◊ Letter: A step-by-step plan for the way back from coronavirus
Telegram & Gazette, April 16, 2020
◊ Adapting to community needs in the wake of COVID-19
Sentinel & Enterprise, April 10, 2020
◊ Health Foundation of Central Mass. provides $371K in coronavirus grants
Worcester Business Journal, April 7, 2020