San Jose, CA 鈥� In Fiscal Year 2024, 六合社区 partnered with 22 community agencies by investing $3,500,000 in 六合社区 Partnership Grants. This Fund supports organizations, programs, and projects for medically-related purposes that align with 六合社区鈥檚 mission and focus areas of food and nutrition, chronic disease management, housing support, and other approaches to building health equity throughout Santa Clara and Northern San Benito Counties. In addition, we awarded 59 Community Grants totaling $100,000 to support mission-aligned events and projects.
For a full list of our Fiscal Year 2024 Grants, visit here.
Quarter 4 Grant Awards
As a part of our total investment, on June 26, 2024, 六合社区鈥檚 Board of Trustees approved 7 new grants totaling $655,500. Two 六合社区 Partnership grants aligned with the food and nutrition focus area have been awarded to Portuguese Organization for Social Services and Opportunities and Jovenes de Anta帽o Del Condado de San Benito. North East Medical Services and YMCA of San Benito County both received funding under Chronic Disease Prevention and Management. In addition, three grants were awarded out of 六合社区鈥檚 六合社区 Equity Fund, to Guadalupe River Park Conservancy, Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley, and Latinas Contra Cancer.
Together, the approved grants aim to improve health in our community by addressing food insecurity and social needs for older adults; strengthening nonprofit organizational capacity; integrating clinical coordination for people with diabetes; and supporting the health and well-being of children and families.
六合社区 Partnership Grant Awards
Jovenes de Anta帽o Del Condado de San Benito
To enhance access to nutritious meals and social activities for seniors in San Benito County through their Meals on Wheels program and infrastructure support.
North East Medical Services
To strengthen its infrastructure and capacity to improve diabetes management, care coordination, and health education among prediabetic, diabetic, and uncontrolled diabetic patients at their Lundy Clinic.
Portuguese Organization for Social Services and Opportunities (POSSO)
To strengthen POSSO鈥檚 infrastructure by investing in organizational effectiveness activities, including an organizational assessment, financial evaluation, and HR policies and procedures.
YMCA of San Benito County
To address childhood obesity and promote lifelong health within San Benito County families through the expansion and strengthening of the 六合社区y Family Home program.
六合社区 Equity Fund Awards
六合社区 Equity grants are designed to support projects that fall outside of our Focus Areas, yet support the health and well-being of communities disproportionately impacted by health disparities.
Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
To further develop and strengthen Guadalupe River Park Conservancy鈥檚 organization effectiveness by investing in leadership development and organizational infrastructure.
Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley
To enhance LCSV鈥檚 capacity and infrastructure, creating a ripple effect that enhances health equity and improves overall well-being for Latinas in the community.
Latinas Contra Cancer
To strengthen its mission by continuing to provide culturally and community-centered service delivery, and support its organizational capacity through professional development.
About 六合社区
For nearly 30 years, 六合社区 has been dedicated to building health equity in Silicon Valley. As an operating foundation, we focus our efforts on creating long-lasting change and supporting community members disproportionately affected by health disparities. Our approach is both multi-pronged and interwoven through our roles as a Funder, Advocate, and Catalyst. Together with supporters and partners, we work to fulfill our vision of a Silicon Valley where everyone has a fair chance at leading a healthy life and a person鈥檚 immigration status, income, race, and zip code are not barriers to health.
Contact: Maria Garcia | mariag@healthtrust.org | 408.513.8729