Kent County Health Equity Council

After a successful collaborative grant and process, The Kent County Health Department (KCHD) plans to utilize Health Fund support to provide mini-grants to community-based organizations (CBOs) focused on priority health issues and community health equity, particularly...

Detroit Youth Mental Wellness & Resilience Collaborative

Detroit’s youth are facing escalating mental health challenges, with nearly half experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma exacerbated by exposure to violence and poverty, along with limited access to services. This project aims to bridge these gaps by...

Giving VOICE to Persons Living with Dementia

To enhance the quality of life for people living with dementia and their caregivers, Holland Home will expand its VOICE program beyond its residents into the broader community. The initiative will provide support groups, dementia care training, and one-on-one...

Oakland County Child Abuse Medical Response Collaborative

Oakland County is facing challenges in providing adequate medical care for children who remain in their homes after experiencing abuse, as they often lack timely evaluations compared to those in foster care. This project aims to improve care delivery by establishing a...

Council of Michigan Foundations Annual Conference

This project will provide support for health-related programming at the Council of Michigan Foundations’ annual conference, with the goal of convening and increasing collaboration among health-focused foundations in Michigan.

Strengthening the West Michigan Human Trafficking Coalition

Through this project, the West Michigan Human Trafficking Coalition (WMHTC) aims to rebuild and re-energize its collective efforts after the disbandment of its backbone organization, focusing on education, health care, victim services, criminal justice, and training...

Housing Stability Alliance Eviction Prevention Plan

The Kent County Eviction Prevention Task Force, comprised of various community partners, aims to reduce the high rate of eviction filings by addressing underlying issues causing rent arrears, particularly for families with children facing health-related challenges....

Heath Equity Capacity Network for Latino and Asian Americans

This project aims to address the growing needs of older Asian and Latino Americans in Michigan, particularly concerning dementia and depression, by building a collaborative network among service providers and institutional leaders. The project seeks to develop...

Creating Infrastructure for Statewide Contracting Initiative

This proposal will accelerate the development of the infrastructure needed to support statewide contracting for the Area Agencies on Aging, which will lead to more and higher quality services for older adults living in Michigan communities for years to come.

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