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Grants paid by Connecticut Health Foundation Inc, tax year 2023

EIN 06-1057387 · Hartford, CT · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20

In tax year 2023, Connecticut Health Foundation Inc (EIN 06-1057387) reported 117 grants paid totaling $2,942,231. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.

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Grants reported by Connecticut Health Foundation Inc for tax year 2023
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2023Charter Oak Health Center Inc Hartford, CTB$150,000paidTHIS IS A REQUEST FOR A SECOND YEAR OF SUPPORT FOR A THREE-YEAR INITIATIVE THAT WAS INITIALLY FUNDED THROUGH THE FOUNDATIONS COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER (CHW) DEMONSTRATION MODEL RFP. WHILE THE RFP LAUNCHED IN 2020, DUE TO DELAYS IN COVID-19, CHARTER HEALTH CENTER, INC., BEGAN THE ASTHMA CONTROL DEMONSTRATION PROJECT IN LATE 2021. AS A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER (FQHC) LOCATED IN HARTFORD, CHARTER OAK SERVES THE HARTFORD AREAS LOWEST-INCOME, MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AND HOMELESS RESIDENTS. EIGHTY-FOUR PERCENT OF CHARTER OAKS PATIENTS ARE PEOPLE OF COLOR LIVING IN HARTFORDS SOUTH END.202403109349100540
2023Health Equity Solutions Inc Hartford, CTB$150,000paidTO ADVANCE THREE OBJECTIVES: 1) RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT HES ADVOCACY PRIORITIES THROUGH TARGETED EVENTS AND TRAININGS THAT ENGAGE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, GRASSROOTS ADVOCATES, LEGISLATORS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; 2) ADVANCE PUBLIC DISCOURSE ON ADDRESSING HEALTH EQUITY THROUGH COMMUNITY-LED SOLUTIONS (E.G., COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS [CHWS] AND DOULAS); AND 3) BUILD AND EXPAND ISSUE-BASED COALITIONS, SUCH AS THE CHW AND AFFORDABILITY COALITIONS, TO INCREASE MOMENTUM FOR A COORDINATED HEALTH EQUITY ADVOCACY AGENDA. THE ISSUE-BASED COALITIONS WILL ENGAGE BOTH GRASSROOTS AND GRASSTOPS ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY CHANGES.202403109349100540
2023Make the Road Ct Hartford, CTU$137,500paidTO SUPPORT THE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOR ALL PROJECT, WHICH WILL CONTINUE TO ADVOCATE FOR EXPANDED HUSKY ELIGIBILITY TO UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANT AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH A COMBINATION OF BASE BUILDING, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, STORY COLLECTION, ADVOCACY TRAINING AND COALITION BUILDING.202403109349100540
2023Greater Hartford Legal Aid Inc Hartford, CTB$125,000paidTHIS IS THE SECOND YEAR OF FUNDING FOR THE HEALTH EQUITY FELLOW WHO WAS HIRED IN JUNE 2022 AND IS CURRENTLY IMMERSED IN A SERIES OF ROTATIONS AT VARIOUS ADVOCACY, GOVERNMENT, AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE FOCUSED ON PROMOTING HEALTH EQUITY AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING MEDICAID IN CONNECTICUT. THROUGH THESE ROTATIONS, THE FELLOW WILL ACTIVELY LEARN, RESEARCH, IDENTIFY, AND ENGAGE IN OPPORTUNITIES TO CHANGE THE HEALTH SYSTEM AS IT RELATES TO MEDICAID, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR THESE ISSUES AND REDUCE INEQUITIES.202403109349100540
2023Connecticut Public Broadcasting Inc Hartford, CTB$100,000paidTHROUGH THIS MULTI-YEAR GRANT, THE CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC. WILL EMPLOY A FULL-TIME HEALTH REPORTER WHO WILL COVER HEALTH POLICY AND HEALTH DISPARITIES ACROSS THE STATE WITH THE AIM OF ENCOURAGING AND CREATING ROBUST CONVERSATION AROUND THESE ISSUES. CT PUBLICS HEALTH REPORTING CONTENT WILL BE SHARED ON MULTIPLE PLATFORMS WITH A FOCUS ON INFORMATION REACHING PEOPLE OF COLOR AND VULNERABLE AND AT-RISK POPULATIONS.202403109349100540
2023United Way of Coastal Fairfield County Bridgeport, CTU$100,000paidTHIS IS SECOND APPLICATION FROM UNITED WAY AND DOULAS4CT FOCUSED ON BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF DOULAS OF COLOR TO ENGAGE IN STATE LEVEL ADVOCACY ON CERTIFICATION AND PAYMENT, AND TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY AND PROVIDER ENGAGEMENT. THROUGH UNITED WAYS FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, DOULAS4CT REQUESTS FUNDING TO CONTINUE TO ADVOCATE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE DOULA CERTIFICATION PROCESS INFORMED BY THE EXPERIENCE OF DOULAS, TO ADVOCATE FOR THE INCLUSION OF SUSTAINABLE PAYMENT MODELS FOR DOULAS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES MEDICAID MATERNITY BUNDLE PLANNING PROCESS. ALSO, ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO INFORM MEDICAID RECIPIENTS ABOUT DOULA SERVICES AND HOW TO ACCESS THEM AND COLLABORATE WITH HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS TO PROMOTE A NETWORK OF COMMUNICATION AND REFERRAL TO COMMUNITY DOULA SERVICES.202403109349100540
2023Greater Waterbury Health Partnership Waterbury, CTD$97,500paidGREATER WATERBURY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP (GWHP) REQUESTS A FINAL YEAR OF FUNDING TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL TIME TO ESTABLISH A SUSTAINABLE PAYMENT MODEL FOR ITS COMMUNITY CARE TEAM (CCT). THE CCT WAS LAUNCHED IN 2019 AS PART OF OUR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS WHICH AIMED TO PROVIDE SEED FUNDING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT THE CREATION AND TESTING OF CLINICAL-COMMUNITY INTEGRATION MODELS. WATERBURYS CCT BRINGS TOGETHER HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS TO BETTER ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF PATIENTS WHO ARE FREQUENT USERS OF THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS AT WATERBURY HOSPITAL AND SAINT MARYS HOSPITAL.202403109349100540
2023Ct Students for a Dream Washington, DCU$92,500paidTO CONTINUE THE HUSKY 4 IMMIGRANTS CAMPAIGN, WHICH AIMS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CTS MEDICAID PROGRAM TO ALL IMMIGRANTS. THROUGH GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND COALITION BUILDING, C4D TARGETS BARRIERS THAT KEEP UNDOCUMENTED COMMUNITIES FROM ACCESSING HEALTHCARE, PARTICULARLY A LACK OF HEALTH COVERAGE.202403109349100540
2023Center for Children's Advocacy Hartford, CTB$90,000paidTO SUPPORT ADVOCACY EFFORTS FOR THE EXPANSION OF HUSKY TO COVER UNDOCUMENTED CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 16 THROUGH 18, AND TO MONITOR THE HUSKY ENROLLMENT PROCESS FOR UNDOCUMENTED CHILDREN UP THROUGH AGE 15.202403109349100540
2023Access Health Ct Hartford, CTD$81,228paidTO SUPPORT THE BROKER ACADEMY WHICH WILL CREATE A PATHWAY TO LICENSE INSURANCE BROKERS BY RECRUITING FROM, AND DEVELOPING THE SKILLSETS OF, THOSE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES - BUILDING TRUST, ADVANCING OPPORTUNITY, AND PROVIDING NEW CONDUITS TO COVERAGE.202403109349100540
2023Cross Street Training & Academic Center Middletown, CTB$80,000paidTO SUPPORT THE HEALTH FELLOWSHIP'S CONTINUED COALITION BUILDING AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS INCLUDING WORKING TOWARDS MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS AND DOULAS, AND EXPANDING MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY.202403109349100540
2023The Connecticut Association of School Based Health Centers Inc Hartford, CTB$65,000paidTO ADVOCATE FOR EXPANDED INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CHILDREN WHO ACCESS MEDICAL, MENTAL, AND ORAL HEALTH CARE IN SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SETTINGS AND TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS ON SYSTEMIC RACISM AND EQUITABLE HEALTH CARE. 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 HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN, IN THE SHORT-TERM, BY WORKING WITH THE CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF CONNECTICUT ON A STATEWIDE DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR CENTERS. FINALLY, SUPPORT DURING THIS LAST YEAR OF OUR STRATEGIC PLAN WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE CASBHC WITH NEEDED RESOURCES TO UPDATE ITS BYLAWS TO INCREASE DIVERSITY ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH WILL LEAVE THE ORGANIZATION IN A STRONGER POSITION.202403109349100540
2023Family Centers Inc Greenwich, CTC$65,000paidTO SUPPORT FAMILY CENTERS IN TRAINING STAFF ON GATHERING RACE, ETHNICITY, AND LANGUAGE DATA, AS WELL AS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS DATA AND ITS USE, AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MOVE TO A NEW ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS SYSTEM. THE FUNDING WILL ALSO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PATIENT PORTAL IN THE NEW RECORDS SYSTEM TO IMPROVE THE COLLECTION OF PATIENT-REPORTED RACE, ETHNICITY, AND LANGUAGE DATA.202403109349100540
2023Community Action Agency of New Haven Inc New Haven, CTB$55,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Danbury Hospital Danbury, CTB$50,000paidTO SUPPORT NUVANCE HEALTH IN DEVELOPING, IMPLEMENTING, AND EVALUATING A COMPREHENSIVE INTERNAL AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM AIMED AT COLLECTING ACCURATE RACE, ETHNICITY, AND LANGUAGE DATA THAT WILL SUPPORT INTERVENTIONS TO IMPROVE HEALTH EQUITY ACROSS WESTERN CONNECTICUT.202403109349100540
2023Young Women's Christian Association New Britain New Britain, CTB$50,000paidTHE YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (YWCA) OF NEW BRITAIN WILL EXPAND ITS CHW WORK TO INCLUDE TRAINING YOUNG WOMEN TO BE CHWS. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO CREATE A PATHWAY TO THIS WORK AS WELL AS GIVE VOICE AND POWER TO THESE YOUNG WOMEN TO ADVOCATE FOR EFFECTIVE POLICIES. THIS PROGRAM IS GEOGRAPHICALLY TARGETED TO PROVIDE RESOURCES IN AN EDUCATIONALLY AND ECONOMICALLY VULNERABLE PART OF THE CITY. THE PROGRAM WILL ADDRESS TWO THINGS CONCURRENTLY, CREATE A SUSTAINABLE PIPELINE INTO CHW WORK THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (CCSU) AND BUILD CONNECTIONS TO LEGISLATORS AND AMPLIFY YOUTH VOICES IN THE POLICY SPACE.202403109349100540
2023Record-Journal Inc Meriden, CTU$50,000paidTO SUPPORT THE HEALTH EQUITY PROJECT FOR BLACK AND LATINO RESIDENTS IN CONNECTICUT THROUGH COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS, RESEARCH AND INCREASED ENGAGEMENT. THE GOAL IS TO PRODUCE MORE INCLUSIVE REPORTING THAT REPRESENTS THESE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES SUCH AS COVERAGE OUTCOMES SERIES HIGHLIGHTING THE PREVALENCE OF ASTHMA IN MERIDEN SCHOOLS AND AN IN-DEPTH ARTICLE ON THE DISPROPORTIONATE IMPACTS OF DIABETES ON BLACK AND LATINO COMMUNITIES.202403109349100540
2023Connecticut Children's Medical Center Foundation Inc Hartford, CTC$50,000paidTO SUPPORT THE HOSPITAL IN IMPROVING THE COLLECTION OF RACE, ETHNICITY, AND LANGUAGE DATA BY CONVENING A DIVERSE GROUP OF PATIENTS AND FAMILIES TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON HOW REL DATA SHOULD BE COLLECTED AND HOW TO EXPLAIN ITS IMPORTANCE TO STAFF COLLECTING DATA AND PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WHO WILL BE ASKED FOR IT. THE HOSPITAL WILL THEN USE THE FEEDBACK TO DEVELOP TRAININGS AND MATERIALS FOR STAFF, PATIENTS AND FAMILIES, AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY, WITH MATERIALS AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES. AS PART OF DISSEMINATING THE MATERIAL, PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WILL PROVIDE TRAININGS TO SHARE THEIR EXPERTISE.202403109349100540
2023Husky 4 Immigrants New Haven, CTU$47,500paidTO SUPPORT THE COORDINATION OF THE HUSKY 4 IMMIGRANTS COALITION, INCLUDING GROWING THE COALITION AND BUILDING THE GROUP'S CAPACITY TO EFFECTIVELY MAKE POLICY CHANGE IN 2024 TOWARDS THE GOAL OF ENSURING THAT ALL IMMIGRANTS HAVE HEALTH COVERAGE REGARDLESS OF THEIR LEGAL STATUS.202403109349100540
2023Connecticut Oral Health Initiative Inc Hartford, CTB$42,500paidTHIS GRANT WILL CONTINUE TO ADDRESS DENTAL ACCESS ISSUES FOR ADULTS ON MEDICAID (HUSKY). SPECIFICALLY, COHI WILL BUILD SUPPORT FOR AN EQUITY-FOCUSED DENTAL THERAPY MODEL OF TREATMENT, EXPAND MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR ORAL HEALTH CARE, ADDRESS BARRIERS THAT IMPACT UTILIZATION OF TREATMENT, AND GROW COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN THE EFFORT TO EXPAND ACCESS TO ORAL HEALTH.202403109349100540
2023Greater Bridgeport Area Prevention Program Inc Bridgeport, CTU$40,000paidTHE PHOENIX INITIATIVES OVERALL GOAL IS TO REDUCE AND/OR ELIMINATE RACIAL DISPARITIES IN HEALTH OUTCOMES AMONG RESIDENTS OF BRIDGEPORT BY EXPANDING AND ENHANCING GBAPPS TRAUMA-INFORMED AND TRAUMA-SPECIFIC SERVICES THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH FAITH-BASED LEADERS. THE INITIATIVE WILL PROVIDE LINKAGES TO COMMUNITY AGENCIES WHERE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS CAN RECEIVE HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SOCIAL SERVICES OF WHICH THEY TYPICALLY ENCOUNTER BARRIERS. THE INITIATIVE WILL ACTIVATE AN EXISTING COALITION OF 24 BLACK CHURCHES TO PROVIDE SETTINGS FOR FAITH-BASED AND COMMUNITY LED INTERVENTIONS DELIVERED BY PASTORS WHO WILL SERVE AS TRUSTED MESSENGERS FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER HEALTH RELATED ISSUES.202403109349100540
2023Phillips Metropolitan Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Hartford, CTU$40,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Hartford Health Initiative Inc Hartford, CTC$35,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Pt Partners Bridgeport, CTU$35,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Intercommunity Inc East Hartford, CTB$35,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Nonprofit Accountability Group West Hartford, CTU$35,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut Inc Hamden, CTB$32,500paidTO ORGANIZE A BROAD EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC COOPERATION WITH THE COLLECTION OF REAL DATA BY HEALTH PROVIDERS. CONECT WILL DEVELOP, TEST, AND DISSEMINATE MESSAGES INTENDED TO INCREASE THE PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE OF COLOR IN CT WILLING TO PROVIDE REAL DATA TO THEIR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. THE PROPOSED WORK BUILDS ON CONECTS SUCCESSFUL ADVOCACY FOR THE INCLUSION OF THE REAL DATA AMENDMENT IN SENATE BILL 1, WHICH WAS PASSED IN 2021 AND REQUIRES HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO COLLECT REAL DATA FROM PATIENTS.202403109349100540
2023Project Access of New Haven Inc New Haven, CTC$30,000paidTO 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, 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.202403109349100540
2023Connecticut Worker Center Inc Bridgeport, CTB$30,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Griffin Hospital Derby, CTB$30,000paidTO SUPPORT GRIFFIN HEALTH IN IMPROVING ITS COLLECTION OF DATA ON PATIENTS RACE, ETHNICITY, AND LANGUAGE PREFERENCE BY HOSTING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS TO LEARN HOW PEOPLE WOULD LIKE TO BE ASKED ABOUT THEIR REL DATA, THEN USING THE FEEDBACK TO INFORM CHANGES TO THE WAY PATIENTS ARE ASKED FOR THIS AND OTHER DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION. FUNDING WILL ALSO SUPPORT STAFF EDUCATION ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF RACE, ETHNICITY, AND LANGUAGE DATA AND THE PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE AND TABLETS TO ALLOW PATIENTS TO SELF-REPORT THEIR DATA WHEN THEY COME TO RECEIVE CARE.202403109349100540
2023Urban Alliance East Hartford, CTB$30,000paidTO 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. URBAN ALLIANCE WILL TRACK AND REPORT INFORMATION REGARDING NUMBERS OF PEOPLE REACHED AND THE CONNECTION TO SERVICES AND RESOURCES SPECIFIC TO THE OUTREACH ACTIVITY (UNWINDING OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY OR CONNECTING TO EXPANDED HUSKY BENEFITS).202403109349100540
2023Wheeler Clinic Inc Plainville, CTB$25,000paidWHEELER 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.202403109349100540
2023Fair Health Inc New York, NYC$25,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Hartford Healthcare Corp Hartford, CTC$25,000paidTHE 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.202403109349100540
2023Latinas & Power Corp Essex, CTU$25,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Christian Community Action New Haven, CTB$25,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Keney Park Sustainability Project Windsor, CTB$25,000paidKENEY 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.202403109349100540
2023Malta House of Care Inc Hartford, CTB$25,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Yale New Haven Health System New Haven, CTU$25,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Covering My Sisters Shelton, CTU$25,000paidCOVERING 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.202403109349100540
2023Advocacy to Legacy Inc Windsor, CTC$25,000paidADVOCACY 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.202403109349100540
2023Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut Inc Wethersfield, CTB$25,000paidSTATEWIDE 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.202403109349100540
2023University of Connecticut Storrs, CTB$25,000paidTHE 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.202403109349100540
2023The New American Dream Foundation Danbury, CTB$25,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Hartford Interval House Inc Hartford, CTB$25,000paidFUNDING 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.202403109349100540
2023Dovetail Sip Inc Stamford, CTB$25,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Journey Home Inc West Hartford, CTB$25,000paidFUNDING 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.202403109349100540
2023Hartford International University for Religion and Peace Hartford, CTB$25,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Connecticut Center for Patient Safety Fairfield, CTB$25,000paidFUNDING 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.202403109349100540
2023Full Citizens Coalition Hartford, CTU$20,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Black and Brown United in Action Bridgeport, CTU$20,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Inc New Britain, CTB$20,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Black Infinity Collective Hamden, CTB$20,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Powerup Ct Manchester, CTU$20,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Ct Community Nonprofit Alliance Inc Rocky Hill, CTB$17,000paidALLIANCE 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.202403109349100540
2023Human Resources Agency of New Britain Inc New Britain, CTB$15,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Madonna Place Inc Norwich, CTB$15,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Public News Service Boulder, COU$15,000paidTHE 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.202403109349100540
2023The Legacy Foundation of Hartford Inc Hartford, CTB$15,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Iris- Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services Inc New Haven, CTU$15,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023City of Stamford Stamford, CTU$15,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Latino for Educational Advocacy and Diversity Washington, DCU$15,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Hockanum Valley Community Council Inc Vernon, CTB$15,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut Inc New London, CTB$15,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Hispanic Alliance of Southeastern Connecticut Inc New London, CTB$15,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Hartford Deportation Defense Hartford, CTU$15,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Grace Baptist Church Inc Waterbury, CTB$15,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Hartford Knights Corp Hartford, CTB$15,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Building One Community Corp Stamford, CTB$15,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Hispanic Health Council Inc Hartford, CTU$15,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Madre Latina Organization Inc Waterbury, CTB$15,000paidTO 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.202403109349100540
2023Connecticut Foodshare Wallingford, CTB$12,133paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Operation Fuel Inc Hartford, CTB$10,300paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Ledge Light Health District New London, CTU$10,000paidBLACK 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.202403109349100540
2023Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach Inc Southington, CTB$7,500paidTHE 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.202403109349100540
2023Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen New Haven, CTB$2,250paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Hartford Performs Hartford, CTB$2,250paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Valley United Way Shelton, CTB$1,500paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Driven to Cure Inc Silver Spring, MDC$1,500paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Hispanic Alliance of Southeastern Ct New London, CTC$1,500paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023The Dujon Foundation Hartford, CTC$1,500paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Philippine Jesuit Foundation New York, NYB$1,500paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023The Underground Ne Bloomfield, CTB$1,500paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Conjunction Arts Brooklyn, NYU$1,500paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Notre Dame High School Hartford, CTU$1,500paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Little Water Preparatory Charter School Poughkeepsie, NYB$1,500paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Big Fluffy Dog Rescue Nashville, TNC$1,500paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Ct Voices for Children New Haven, CTU$1,500paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023South Central Community Action Programs (sccap) Gettysburg, PAC$1,500paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Family Centers Inc Greenwich, CTB$1,000paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Save Girls On Fyer Inc Waterbury, CTC$1,000paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Ct Black & Brown Hartford, CTU$1,000paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Ct Humane Society Newington, CTU$798paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023The Child and Family Guidance Center Northridge, CAB$772paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Silversource Stamford, CTB$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury (nest) Waterbury, CTC$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Youth Challenge of Ct Inc Hartford, CTD$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Guilford Foundation Guilford, CTB$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023The 1636 Heritage Partnership Inc Hartford, CTB$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Korean K9 Rescue Long Island City, NYC$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023No Animal Left Unfed Inc Hartford, CTB$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TNB$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Project Access of New Haven New Haven, CTC$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut Middletown, CTB$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services New Haven, CTB$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Waterbury Bridge to Success Community Partnership Waterbury, CTD$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Hispanic Health Council Inc Hartford, CTU$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Building One Community Corp Stamford, CTB$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023My Sister's Place Hartford, CTB$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Ama Animal Rescue Inc Brooklyn, NYB$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Connecticut Democracy Center Hartford, CTU$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023The Tiny Miracles Foundation Inc Darien, CTB$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Miracle 8 Foundation Windsor, CTC$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Dog Star Rescue Inc Canton, CTB$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023United Way of Greater New Haven New Haven, CTB$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Interval House Inc Hartford, CTU$750paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540
2023Family & Children's Agency Norwalk, CTB$500paidCHARITABLE OPERATIONS202403109349100540

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