Three 六合社区 Partnership Fund grants have been awarded: two in alignment with the Supportive Housing focus area to Bill Wilson Center and Mosaic America; one to Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) aligned with the Chronic Disease focus area. Fostering Promise received a grant aligned with the 六合社区 Equity Fund.

Together, the approved grants aim to improve health in our community by integrating wellness and nutrition services into senior and youth transitional housing; strengthening nonprofit organizational capacity for advocacy; and improving access to HIV care for at-risk community members.

六合社区 Partnership Fund Grants

六合社区 Partnership Grants support organizations, projects, and programs that align with our mission and three focus areas: Food and Nutrition, Chronic Disease Prevention & Management, and Supportive Housing.

六合社区 Equity Fund Grants
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.

Fostering Promise
To strengthen Fostering Promise鈥檚 capacity for advocacy and policy change by hiring its first Director of Policy.

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As a funder,

Food insecurity continues to be a pressing and growing issue across low-income and marginalized communities. While many residents were already experiencing hardships before the pandemic, the financial and health impacts have continued to worsen over time. Over 8% of people in San Benito County experience food insecurity, and food has remained the number one item requested by First 5 program participants.

The commercial kitchen, food pantry and cold storage in San Benito County enables First 5 and community partners to receive and maintain more donations of perishable food. Partner agencies, including the San Benito County Resiliency Network, can expand their efforts by storing perishable fresh food for distribution, safely preparing warm meals to distribute to the unhoused population, and better serving children and families participating in First 5 programs, school-aged youth, unhoused residents, and migrant families.

First 5 anticipates that 14,000 individuals will be impacted through use of the space each year, including weekly food distribution events held at the Family Resiliency Center.

By creating the infrastructure to support safe and equitable access to hot and nutritious food and fresh food, 六合社区鈥檚 investment is contributing to building health equity for residents of San Benito County, and ensures that First 5 and other local organizations are equipped to meet the nutritional needs of the community.

Learn more about First 5 San Benito:

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Research shows a strong correlation between housing and health. In our Housing Services department, we offer a variety of supports to help clients maintain or secure housing. We are delighted to have played a meaningful role in the lives of Makayla and her child. Her heartfelt letter to us resonated profoundly, and it is with immense pride that we share it here:听

My name is Makayla, my experience with 六合社区 Trust has been outstanding!

My case worker Terry B really went above and beyond to make sure all my needs were met for me and my 4 year old to be housed as soon as possible. I’m very grateful to have had her assigned to me because I felt like she genuinely cared and wasn’t just doing her job.

If it wasn’t for 六合社区 I would still be homeless. Even after moving into my new apartment Terry has checked in with me multiple times to make sure I was okay, which really meant a lot to me as well. I was homeless since I was 16 so having a safe place to call home and get ready for work is very important to me especially as a mother. I found a two bedroom apartment I fell in love with and Terry helped me get my deposit paid and made sure my landlord received it as fast as possible so I could move in right before the holidays. Thank you Terry and 六合社区.

Our Case Managers are compassionate and knowledgeable. They understand every client is different and each individual requires a personalized set of supports to thrive as Makayla and her child are presently doing. Our area has faced severe weather and knowing that we ensured the safety of this family is just one compelling example of the meaningful work we do.听

If you or someone you know is struggling with their housing, consider the support we offer to provide hope, alleviate stress and discover sustainable solutions. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Note: The name of the client has been changed to protect her anonymity. This testimonial is in her words and first-hand experience.

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This February, we celebrate Black History Month, and honor the rich tapestry of Black history and culture. This year, the spotlight is on the arts鈥攂e it visual or performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, film, music, architecture, culinary creations, or other cultural expressions. The profound influence of African-American artists resonates across history, preserving stories, fostering community, and empowering generations.

At 六合社区, we recognize the importance of addressing health disparities as a crucial step toward building health equity and remain steadfast to our vision: Silicon Valley is a healthy community, with no racial health disparities. Join us in commemorating this significant month as we acknowledge our shared history, and continue our efforts of building health equity in Silicon Valley.听

Below, you can find additional information and helpful resource links.听

The following additional observances are terrific ways to learn, share, and grow awareness:

In addition to 六合社区’s HIV/AIDS Services, support and resources can be found in the following national and regional organizations:

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六合社区鈥檚 HIV/AIDS Services department received a large amount of end-of-year funding from FEMA, MAC Cosmetics, and Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS. With these resources, the Jerry Larson Food Basket (JLFB) was able to purchase food pantry items for HIV/AIDS Services clients.听 This money was also used towards meeting the HIV/AIDS Service food quality improvement project, increasing the offerings of culturally appropriate and diet restricted foods.

We received a massive food delivery at the end of December. Special shout-out to Food Basket Manager, Barry Noll who came in over the holidays to receive the food and the HIV/AIDS Services Case Managers who unloaded four trucks of food in one day, while still attending to their busy client schedules. On January 4, 2024, eighteen Volunteers and corporate partners worked to sort and prepare the food for distribution to our community. It takes a village!

Thank you to all who helped make this robust amount of food accessible to those in our community who need it most!

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San Jose, CA 鈥� On December 13, 2023, 六合社区鈥檚 Board of Trustees approved six new grants totaling $735,000. The grants are part of quarter two of 六合社区鈥檚 fiscal year 2023-2024 $2.4 million grantmaking budget, supporting nonprofit organizations and public agencies aligned with 六合社区鈥檚 mission and focus areas.听

Three grants awarded out of the foundation鈥檚 六合社区 Partnership Fund mark year two of a three-year pilot program to support people with Type 2 diabetes through partnerships with community health centers: Gardner 六合社区 Services, Indian 六合社区 Center of Santa Clara Valley, and Roots Community 六合社区 Center, South Bay. Two additional 六合社区 Partnership grants were also awarded to First 5 San Benito and Rahima International Foundation.听

The City of San Jose Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services received a grant as a part of the 六合社区 Equity Fund.听

Together, the projects will build health equity by improving health outcomes amongst individuals with Type 2 diabetes; strengthening the infrastructure of the food safety net in San Benito County; providing culturally preferred foods to families and individuals experiencing food insecurity; and supporting a cross-sector partnership to impact key areas contributing to health.听

六合社区 Equity Fund Awards

六合社区 Equity Fund 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.

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City of San Jose Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services

To support a Blue Zones Project San Jose Readiness Assessment that will take a fresh look at how City, County and cross-sector community leadership can unify approaches to three key areas known to contribute to health: Policy, People, and Place.

About 六合社区

六合社区 believes every Silicon Valley resident should have the opportunity to live a healthy life. For over 25 years we鈥檝e prioritized health-related grants, policies, and services to help give everyone the opportunity to be healthy 鈥� especially the most marginalized. Our focus is on food and nutrition, chronic disease prevention and management, and housing support for people facing deep health disparities. As a funder, we provide grants in support of organizations and initiatives that prioritize community health.

To learn more, please visit听healthtrust.org.or-

Contact:听Maria Garcia | mariag@healthtrust.org | 408.513.8729

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In December 2020, 六合社区 awarded a grant to to conduct a literature review centering on African Ancestry maternal and infant health.听 This comprehensive review played a pivotal role in shaping the development and implementation of a culturally responsive pilot program, “Food as Medicine,” specifically targeting women of African Ancestry in Santa Clara County.

Recently, Roots Community 六合社区 Clinic and 六合社区 had the privilege to present at the in Kansas City. Alma Burrell, Chief Administrative Officer, and Nkemka Egbuho, Program Coordinator from Roots, and Shaunta McGee, our Vice President of Programs, led a fireside chat on “Food as Medicine: A Fresh Approach to Black Maternal 六合社区.”

Shaunta McGee, seated on the far right

Shaunta shares her thoughts and enriching first-hand experiences at the conference.听

Read more about it from her perspective, below.

Firstly, I had an absolutely amazing time at the conference!

One of the highlights for me was being given the opportunity to facilitate a fireside chat with Alma Burrell and Nkemka Egbuho, MPH. Our discussion centered around the Root Community 六合社区 Clinic’s innovative approach to Black Maternal 六合社区 intervention, specifically their “Food as Medicine” program for pregnant and postpartum black women in Santa Clara County. It was truly inspiring to hear about their efforts to address this critical issue.

In addition, I had the pleasure of meeting some incredible individuals at the conference, including Susan M Wolfe, PhD and Ann Price. Their passion for creating positive change within their respective communities was truly infectious. I’m excited about the potential collaborations and connections that may arise from these encounters.

Moving forward, I would love to stay in touch with these amazing women and continue our discussions on shared passions and initiatives. Let’s keep each other updated on our progress and explore ways we can support one another’s work.

Once again, thank you for providing such a meaningful platform through the Root Cause Coalition National Summit. It has been an enriching experience that has further fueled my commitment to making a difference.

The Root Cause Coalition鈥檚 Annual National Summit brings together representatives from health systems, hospital associations, foundations, businesses, national and community nonprofits, health insurers, academic institutions and policy centers to share best practices. To finally achieve health equity we must work together, across sectors of service, to address systemic racism and the social determinants of health.

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Supervisor Chavez provided an overview of her proposed recommendations related to Reid-Hillview Airport and unleaded fuel, which will be discussed by the Board of Supervisors on 12/12/23

Michele Lew from 六合社区 spoke about the harmful effects of lead on children.

Local residents Ernesto and Maricela spoke about the challenges and problems with living near the airport.

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Tami, Karen, Michele & Ngoc – represent various focus areas of 六合社区 coming together for this meaningful activity

六合社区鈥檚 various offices came together last Friday for a wellness activity that brought us together at one of our Grantee Partner sites, Veggielution. The annual activity is a chance to get together outdoors and feel a part of the processes that we support.听

From weeding the land where fruits and vegetables will be planted, to packaging the locally grown harvest for distribution, we all contributed to a fellow local nonprofit that shares our mission of building health equity.听

Time spent in the office and at the computer, while essential, can sometimes feel abstract and not hands-on. Seeing the outcome of our work in the form of a thriving community farm is refreshing. We are pleased to be a small part of increasing access to fresh fruit and vegetables through trusted partners in health such as Veggielution.听

What is ? The mission of Veggielution is to connect people from diverse backgrounds outdoors through food and farming to build community in East San Jos茅. The farm is a safe, accessible and well-maintained gathering space for the East San Jos茅 community to reconnect to the land and to each other. They offer cooking classes, mentorships, and so much more!听

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The importance of HIV testing cannot be understated 鈥� knowing your HIV status and receiving support is more accessible than ever. Through our HIV/AIDS Services, we are often able to help clients live symptom-free and prevent the spread of HIV. We offer access to a monthly free grocery outlet and can help guide people living with HIV to a variety of needed resources. If you or someone you care about needs support, we are here to help.听

For more information about the AIDS/HIV Services we provide:

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More about why we do what we do: We are building health equity in Silicon Valley – where everyone has the opportunity to live a healthy life by making health-related grants, advocating for policies, and providing services with a focus on food and nutrition, chronic disease prevention and management, and housing support. Because everyone鈥檚 health matters!

For AIDS/HIV Service individuals, we provide a monthly free grocery option where fresh produce and a variety of other healthy options are available. Some of our volunteers (pictured above) have been participating in free grocery days for as many as 20 years!

六合社区 is one of the largest, oldest, and last remaining HIV/AIDS Services organizations south of San Francisco, providing medical and non-medical case management, and nutrition, housing and emergency support services to more than 550 clients each year.

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听This year鈥檚 is 鈥�World AIDS Day 35: Remember and Commit.鈥� This annual event serves as a reminder of the global struggle to end HIV-related stigma, an opportunity to honor those we have lost, and a rallying cry to commit to working toward a day when HIV is no longer a public health threat.

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