REACH Healthcare Foundation celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2023! The foundation formally marked the occasion on August 24 with a celebration and grantee reception at Swope Health Central. REACH grantee partners, current and former board and community advisory committee members, and other foundation stakeholders convened to commemorate two decades of the foundation’s mission to advance … Continued
“REACH’s commitment to fostering racial equity motivates us to support regional efforts that address the health, well-being and inclusion of immigrants and refugees.” The REACH Healthcare Foundation will join with nonprofit organizations across the Kansas City metro area in celebrating Welcoming Week, a national campaign spearheaded by Welcoming America and focused on strengthening inclusion of … Continued
The REACH Foundation recently awarded Building Connections to Coverage and Care Grants to 14 organizations in our 6-county service area, totaling $605,000. These grants were awarded as part of our Bridging the Coverage Divide outcome area, to support connecting health care consumers to culturally appropriate providers, health insurance, and other public benefits. This funding supports … Continued
Five years ago, the REACH Healthcare Foundation started an examination of its own investments and partnerships through the lens of racial equity—asking questions both internally and externally about the impact of REACH’s grantmaking practices on nonprofit leaders and Black-led, Black-serving organizations. Discussions with Black community leaders surfaced questions about how REACH should facilitate relationships, develop … Continued
The REACH Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors has announced the election of three new members to its roster, with two members being re-appointed to another term on the board. The new and returning board members will begin their three-year term on June 1, 2023. This election marks a change in the Board election process. … Continued
