Grants and healthcare initiatives that close the health equity gap in underserved communities are crucial for creating a fair and equitable society. The REACH Healthcare Foundation addresses healthcare disparities by providing funding and support to initiatives that promote community development and better care for all.
Our investments lead to significant improvements in health outcomes for marginalized populations, who often face barriers such as lack of access to quality care, socioeconomic challenges, and systemic discrimination. Continue reading to learn more about how we’re investing in healthcare initiatives that promise a brighter tomorrow.
The REACH Foundation allocates the majority of its grant making in three outcome areas that support access to quality, affordable health coverage and health care for uninsured and underserved populayions in our service area. REACH also invests in capacity building to strengthen the management, operations and governance of nonprofit organizations engaged in health improvement.
The REACH Foundation has invested in healthcare initiatives that present an opportunity to collaborate with other funders and coalitions to further progress health systems and health policies. One current initiative is Integrated Voter Engagement, a three-year project focused on increasing year-round citizen engagement on issues that affect individual and community health.
Through our outcome investments and discretionary grants, the REACH Foundation supports learning communities, training sessions and conferences, and other development programs aimed at strengthening the nonprofit sector within our region.
The REACH Healthcare Foundation uses a diverse set of grant types that align with our core values and mission to enhance healthcare access and quality of care for marginalized communities.
Outcome investments represent the foundation’s key priorities for addressing healthcare access and preserving a strong and reliable medical care safety net. Each outcome area is defined through a set of strategies. To make an impact in these areas, we award healthcare grants, support policy, advocacy and research, and convene key partners to develop and support effective solutions for improving health in our region.
Investing in core operations of key nonprofit partners has been a priority since our start. Each year, the foundation allocates nearly a third of its grant resources to support the core operations of primary care, mental health and oral health care organizations, advocacy groups and community development health coalitions whose work is highly aligned with strengthening health access and the safety net.
Discretionary grants present opportunities for strengthening organizational and governance capacity, including planning, fund development, financial management, infrastructure, leadership, evaluation and other business and operational needs. These healthcare grants also support professional development, and educational and learning programs.
The REACH Foundation encourages staff to give back to the community through financial contributions. To support this, the foundation matches staff contributions to qualifying nonprofit organizations and healthcare initiatives of their choice.
The REACH Foundation's current strategic plan frames the foundation's community investments around three outcome areas that support the foundation's aim of achieving equitable health outcomes. Read about the organizations we support.
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