Since 2000, The Health Foundation has granted over $50 million to organizations in Central Massachusetts through the Activation Fund, Synergy Initiative, and Board Designated grants. Below is some recent news coverage about The Health Foundation’s work.

 

◊ Colrain residents eligible for free well water tests
Greenfield Recorder, July 22, 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

◊ Worcester nonprofit launches online mental health hub 
Worcester Business Journal, July 13, 2021
◊ Never one person’: YWCA Central Mass. wraps up $24M women-led renovation in Worcester
Telegram & Gazette, July 2, 2021
◊ Encompass Program to help Foster Families
Mary McGeown, President of the MSPCC talks about new program
WCCA TV 194, June 28, 2021
◊ North Central Massachusetts Private Well Program Pilot Year Overview
RCAP Solutions Youtube Channel, June 21, 2021
◊  ‘Get Vaccinated Worcester’ campaign aiming for over 70% of residents to receive vaccine
Telegram & Gazette, May 26, 2021
◊  ‘We really took to heart the lessons learned.’ Worcester expands student trauma initiative
Telegram & Gazette, May 25, 2021
◊  City announces public health vaccination campaign “Get Vaccinated Worcester”
Telegram & Gazette, May 25, 2021
◊  Encompass program offers support system for Worcester area foster parents
Telegram & Gazette, May 24, 2021
◊ Free rides for WRTA passengers will continue another six months
Telegram & Gazette, May 20, 2021
◊ ‘They’ve got the money’: Rally calls on WRTA to listen to riders, keep free fares
Telegram & Gazette, May 17, 2021
◊  Food Hub Graduate Launches Unique Café
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Winter 2021 Newsletter           

◊  WRTA extends free fares to end of year
Telegram & Gazette, September 19, 2020
◊  RCAP granted $196K to address North County drinking water issues
Worcester Business Journal, August 28, 2020
◊  Worcester to launch state’s first microunit housing project for Homeless
Telegram & Gazette, June 17, 2020
◊  Mobile Fitchburg market comes to North of Main
Sentinel & Enterprise, June 8, 2020
◊  Local nonprofits face tighter purse, stronger demand during pandemic
Telegram & Gazette, May 9, 2020
◊  Public Health Groups File to Stop Proposed Ballot Question on Alcohol Licensing
Revere Journal, April 22, 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
◊ Food Hub Offering Pick-Up of Locally-Sourced Food
Spectrum News, April 10, 2020 (Video)
◊ Health Foundation of Central Mass. provides $371K in coronavirus grants
Worcester Business Journal, April 7, 2020
◊ Table Hoppin’: Worcester Regional Food Hub offering pick-up service of locally sourced products 
Telegram & Gazette, March 31, 2020
◊ Inspiring a Generation:  Women Business Leaders
Vitality Magazine, Vol. 74, March 2020
◊ Meet the chef: Brian Neyenhouse of Nutty Bird Granola
Telegram & Gazette, March 8, 2020
◊ LUK gets grant to implement telehealth in North County
Leominster Champion, February 26, 2020
◊ MASSCAP Announces Early Education/Care Workforce Development Initiative READYGO:  Readying Educators & Developing Young Children for Great Outcomes
MASSCAP Press Release, February 7, 2020
◊ NOMS Eatery: A Pop-Up Success in Local Food Scene
Chamber Exchange The Newspaper, February 2020
◊ Health foundation awards prestigious grant to rural transportation initiative
MassMobility Newsletter, MA Executive Office of Health & Human Services, February 2020
◊ As I See It:  Founding board proud of Health Foundation of Central MA
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, January 24, 2020
◊ Health Foundation grants deliver results across Central Mass.
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, January 19, 2020

◊ Meet the chefs: Bryan Baltazar and Jennifer Palazzo of Noms Eatery
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, November 3, 2019, Worcester Regional Food Hub
◊ SMOC receives grant for sober housing sprinkler system in Fitchburg
Sentinel & Enterprise, October 25, 2019, SMOC
◊ Shine Initiative App (Video)
Worcester News Tonight, October 18, 2019, Shine Initiative
◊ Shine Initiative creates mental health app to reach youth on their phones
Worcester Business Journal, October 14, 2019, Shine Initiative
◊ Food Hub graduates 18 from Urban Agenda Grant program
Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, October 8, 2019, Worcester Regional Food Hub
◊ Since 1812: Grand opening of Worcester’s Stearns Tavern
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, October 5, 2019, Seven Hills ASPiRE!
◊ Chokospice
Edible Boston, September 23, 2019, Worcester Regional Food Hub
◊ High Interest in Worcester Regional Food Hub’s Diverse Leadership Program Necessitates Increase in Capacity
Chamber Exchange, August 21, 2019, Worcester Regional Food Hub
◊ Grenon uses business experience to help local nonprofits
Community Advocate, August 12, 2019, Board Member Recognized
◊ Fund Drive Aims for Fitchburg Alley Makeover
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, May 9, 2019, ReImagine North of Main
◊ Athol YMCA completes Men’s Residence renovations
Athol Daily News, April 26, 2019, Athol YMCA
◊ Habitat for Humanity gets donation for truck
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, April 16, 2019, Habitat for Humanity
◊ Chamber Exchange (Video)
Charter TV3 Central Mass., February 7, 2019, Worcester Regional Food Hub
◊ Downtown Art Spaces Celebrated
Ware River News, January 31, 2019, QVCDC ClayWorks
◊ Recovering abuser recalls plea: ‘I need help or I am going to die’
Worcester Telegram & Gazette, January 21, 2019, GAAMHA
◊ NEADS receives grant for handicap accessible van
The Landmark, January 7, 2019, NEADS

 

◊ 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