Since 2000, The Health Foundation has granted over $52 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.
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◊ 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
◊ 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
◊ 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
◊ 2.1.23 – Health Foundation Announces 2023 Grant Opportunities
◊ 10.11.22 – Health Foundation Announces 2022 Activation Fund Grants
◊ 5.31.22 – Health Foundation Announces $500,000 Contribution from CMIPA
◊ 5.6.22 – Health Foundation Announces New Vice President for Programs
◊ 2.14.22 – Health Foundation Announces New Community Members
◊ 1.26.22 – Health Foundation Announces New Directors
◊ 1.18.22 – Health Foundation Announces 2022 Activation Fund Opportunity
◊ 1.12.22 – Health Foundation Announces Leadership Transition
◊ 10.13.21 – Health Foundation Announces Activation Fund Grants
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