Capacity Building at the Health Fund

The Grand Rapids Pride Center will hire a front desk assistant, enabling staff to focus on health initiatives and improve service delivery for its Health Equity Program, which addresses health disparities faced by the 2-SLGBTQ+ community.

ID: 2502-155844

The Village of Oakland Woods will hire temporary help to apply for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, aiming to increase affordable senior housing and health care access.

ID: 2502-155710

AgeWell Services’ Discount Dine program, which offers healthy food at discounted rates while preserving dignity in access, serves older adults in their community. To enhance accessibility, AgeWell Services will implement new technology and processes to streamline card issuance, eliminate wait times, and support additional processing locations, ultimately increasing capacity and enabling the organization to serve more older adults in the community.

ID: 2408-155069

Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit will enhance its care management services through Medicaid and Medicare billing for Community Health Workers (CHWs). The initiative aims for full credentialing for sustainable service delivery.

ID: 2502-155871

With this grant, WellWise Services plans to diversify its funding structure by developing internal billing capacity for behavioral health services, collaborating with regional agencies, ultimately expanding services and payment options to support individuals in remaining in their own homes.

ID: 2402-153441

Children of the Rising Sun (CRS), a childcare provider located in Detroit’s Brightmoor community offers vital support to caregivers through Moms’ Circles. CHRT’s collaboration with CRS aims to enhance the Moms’ Circles program by providing training in evaluation techniques, developing a systematic evaluation plan, and empowering facilitators to make evidence-based improvements, ultimately promoting program effectiveness and long-term sustainability through community engagement.

ID: 2402-153676

H.O.P.E. Gardens will enhance financial management and cybersecurity through comprehensive financial reviews and employee training to ensure sustainable growth and accurate reporting.

ID: 2501-155638

The Allegan Food Alliance aims to tackle food insecurity and health equity in Allegan County through a cross-sector task force uniting farmers, schools, healthcare providers, human service agencies, and community organizations to build a resilient and equitable food system, prioritizing vulnerable populations, including older adults and children.

ID: 2502-155738

Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center will partner with consultants to prepare for billing mental health services through Medicaid, increasing access to care for children.

ID: 2502-155749

New Detroit Inc. will expand its anti-bias training for health care professionals. The funding will support hiring a consultant to develop a business plan and enhance administrative capacity.

ID: 2502-155811

The Harbor Light program operates in multiple locations across Michigan, seeking to strengthen partnerships with hospitals by demonstrating how their programs reduce readmissions and healthcare expenses, particularly in preparation for upcoming Medicaid policy changes covering medical respite services. This grant will enable the Salvation Army to adapt to reimbursement changes, diversify funding sources, and enhance program effectiveness through strategic partnerships and sophisticated data management, ultimately aiming to improve community health, reduce homelessness, and create a replicable model for other communities.

ID: 2402-153698

Access of West Michigan will explore a potential merger with the Essential Needs Task Force. The phased approach aims to streamline food systems work by clarifying roles and exploring financial sustainability between the two organizations.

ID: 2502-155805

Adoption Option Inc will utilize funds to implement Casebook software, enhancing data management for foster care and adoption services.

ID: 2501-155615

Through this grant, the Marinette County Group Home Association will conduct community engagement activities to assess local needs and preferences, informing the design of a recovery residence project aimed at addressing housing and service gaps, with a conceptual design serving as a fundraising tool for subsequent project stages.

ID: 2401-153290

In 2021, Kalamazoo declared gun violence a public health crisis, prompting the development of the Blueprint for Peace, a data-driven strategy aimed at reducing violence through community engagement and targeted investments in priority neighborhoods. The project focuses on establishing a comprehensive Community Information Exchange (CIE) that enables health care providers and community organizations to share information and coordinate services, ultimately supporting youth aged 10 to 17 and their families in addressing social determinants of health and breaking cycles of violence.

ID: 2408-155150

Hannan Center will work with a consultant to implement a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to improve data management and operational efficiency.

ID: 2502-155788

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 empowering youth and service providers through training, community-based support, and the establishment of a Learning Community of Practice, which fosters collaboration and equips professionals with skills to better address mental health issues while also managing their own stress.

ID: 2407-154813

Through this grant, JFS aims to enhance their CHW capacity by training and certifying four CHWs, focusing on Latino youth and families, adults with complex health needs exacerbated by social determinants of health, and vulnerable older adults, with the goal of extending reach, improving health outcomes, and facilitating Medicaid reimbursement for coordinated services to ensure sustainable support for the community.

ID: 2402-153457

High turnover among direct care workers (DCWs) has created inconsistent care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and older adults in foster care, necessitating targeted workforce solutions. This project will conduct focus groups to identify factors contributing to job dissatisfaction and develop a pilot program aimed at improving retention and job satisfaction, ultimately enhancing care quality for vulnerable populations.

ID: 2408-154971

Since 2011, MiCHWA has been instrumental in integrating community health workers (CHWs) into Michigan’s health systems, enhancing access to services and improving cultural competence. To further this mission, MiCHWA will upgrade its curriculum for CHW certification and micro-credentialing programs, focusing on accessibility, equity, and alignment with national standards, while incorporating diverse learning styles and DEIJ principles.

ID: 2408-155062

United Way of Marquette County (UWMC) seeks to enhance nonprofit health services in Marquette County by implementing a “Shared Services” model that centralizes essential functions for five to seven health-focused nonprofits facing resource challenges. Partnering with the Marquette-Alger Regional Education Services Agency (MARESA), UWMC will conduct an organizational assessment to develop this model, providing critical administrative support like bookkeeping and grant management while ensuring financial sustainability and improved health outcomes in the community.

ID: 2408-155050

The University of Michigan will work as a consultant and project lead to improve medication safety and pharmacy operations within the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Health System.

ID: 2502-155739

The Detroit Midwifery School is launching a curriculum evaluation project aimed at effectively preparing midwifery students to serve BIPOC birthing individuals, becoming the first Michigan institution to train Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) through national accreditation. The project will involve stakeholder listening sessions, community events, and input from an advisory board to ensure the curriculum meets community needs, ultimately fostering a more diverse and well-trained midwifery workforce and improving maternal health outcomes for BIPOC communities.

ID: 2408-154996

While Health Net has grown internally and strengthened its community presence, a prior assessment highlighted the need for improved financial forecasting, systems, and leadership structure. This grant will allow for evaluation and planning for sustainable operations and leadership succession, aligning with strategic priorities beyond 2025 for a successful transition and continued effectiveness.

ID: 2402-153492

ShareCare provides essential services for older adults in Leelanau County and has seen an increase in demand for services such as transportation, prescription delivery, and caregiver respite. Through this work, they will transition to a new online financial system, develop financial projections, and enhance financial management practices to improve stability and diversify funding sources.

ID: 2404-154069

Otsego County United Way will work with a consultant to develop an online platform for residents to access community resources, addressing unmet needs identified through collaboration work.

ID: 2503-155924

Shiawassee County organizations will collaborate through this project to improve food distribution systems, increase access to nutritious local food, and create a centralized hub for residents seeking related social determinants of health resources. Led by an external facilitator, the process will include listening sessions and surveys, prioritizing input from low-income families, seniors, and rural residents.

ID: 2502-155693

Starfish Family Services will work with a consultant to enhance workplace culture and embed inclusive principles in its training and policies.

ID: 2502-155733

Enriched Living aims to enhance the quality of life for adults with disabilities by providing supportive communities that empower residents toward independence. To meet the high demand for its services, the organization plans to implement the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to improve communication, reduce staff turnover, and support sustainable growth, ultimately enhancing care and expanding its advocacy efforts.

ID: 2406-154560

Grow Jackson will work with a consultant to develop systems for evaluating its nutrition services, which will enhance its ability to measure impact and improve food access.

ID: 2502-155813

This request seeks to enhance Guiding Harbor’s capacity by providing staff with trauma-informed care training through a two-day, on-site session from Starr Commonwealth, centered on the Circle of Courage model. This training will equip staff to better support children by addressing trauma’s impact and applying resilience-focused, culturally-informed interventions, while a clinical coordinator will pursue advanced certification to ensure ongoing training and sustainability.

ID: 2408-155139

Washtenaw County Health Department will develop an organization-wide community engagement plan to reduce staff burden and burnout related to department inconsistencies.

ID: 2501-155663

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 culturally relevant health care services through community-based research and expert panels, ultimately advancing health equity and improving outcomes for older adults and caregivers in these communities.

ID: 2402-153508

Through this grant, Housing Kent plans to implement a predictive data system to proactively identify households at risk of eviction or homelessness, aiming to address root causes, prevent negative health impacts, and foster community resilience through comprehensive collaboration and data-driven intervention strategies.

ID: 2401-153361

Access Health, Inc. will support a doula cohort in West Michigan by training them on Medicaid billing processes. The program will include a peer-instructed training model, “Billing Buddies,” to enhance participation and sustainability for doulas facing challenges and frustrations with credentialing.

ID: 2502-155851

This grant will facilitate the hiring and certification of transitional and supported employment specialists, enabling Gesher to apply for Clubhouse International accreditation, bill their local CMH organization for Clubhouse services, and ultimately improve health outcomes for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness by addressing social determinants of health through employment opportunities.

ID: 2402-153606

AYA Youth Collective supports youth aged 14-24 at higher risk of homelessness, particularly those identifying as LGBTQIA+, people of color, and those with involvement in foster care or juvenile justice, providing 24 supportive housing units across nine homes in Kent County. To facilitate their planned expansion to 80 housing units by 2026, AYA will implement an Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to establish structured processes and policies, enhancing productivity, accountability, and data-driven decision-making for sustainable growth.

ID: 2408-154985

Community Action House (CAH) has significantly expanded its staffing, volunteer numbers, and operating budget over the past five years, enhancing its core services, particularly through its Food Club, which provides low-income families with access to fresh, healthy foods. To sustain this growth and further improve its impact, grant funding will be used to upgrade and integrate donor and volunteer management systems into a single platform, streamlining operations and strengthening capacity for future initiatives.

ID: 2408-154956

Through this grant, MiGen aims to enhance its evaluation practices, engage a DEI consultant to ensure inclusivity, and provide leadership training for staff, ultimately bolstering organizational capacity, improving program effectiveness, and fostering equitable and sustainable growth.

ID: 2402-153413

In the 2024-2025 school year, KSSN will have 48 Community School Coordinators across 47 schools, focusing on connecting students and families to essential services like Medicaid and food assistance to meet diverse needs and reduce health disparities. To enhance their impact, staff will participate in eight training programs centered on promoting mental health and fostering a supportive workplace culture, with ongoing integration of these insights into organizational practices and metrics tracked through feedback surveys.

ID: 2408-154988

This grant will support Gogebic Range Health Foundation’s Executive Director and board members in their professional development, enhancing their skills in health promotion, project management, strategic planning, and community engagement. The funding will improve GRHF’s infrastructure, operations, and communication tools, ensuring the sustainability and scalability of its health initiatives.

ID: 2408-155087

Realism Is Loyalty will work with a consultant to enhance its capacity to serve youth experiencing mental health challenges by improving operational efficiency and compliance with Medicaid requirements.

ID: 2502-155677

Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County aims to increase meal production for home-delivered meals, supported by temperature monitoring and recipe management software.

ID: 2502-155864

Following the success of a 2023 Health Fund grant, which significantly increased caseloads for CHWs due to integrated data between healthcare partners, this grant will expand a care coordination network to meet the rising demand exacerbated by increased accreditation requirements, including mandatory Social Determinants of Health screenings for admitted patients. Currently these screenings are conducted by CHWs without reimbursement, hindering scalability and sustainability until standardized billing and reimbursement mechanisms are established.

ID: 2402-153648

Ottawa County Department of Public Health will implement an AI-powered food safety management system, enhancing efficiency and public health response.

ID: 2501-155622

Through this funding, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) will provide health care training project to improve the skills of 28 HHSD professionals through Advanced Motivational Interviewing and Nuka Systems of Care CDR Leadership training, as well as to complete an Integrated Care Team Assessment. These initiatives aim to enhance culturally relevant, high-quality care for Tribal Citizens by fostering relationship-focused care, promoting chronic disease management, and improving overall wellness.

ID: 2402-153675

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 centralized referral system that enhances communication among law enforcement, healthcare providers, and child protective services, ensuring all children receive standardized medical exams from trained clinicians and that these referrals are tracked and completed.

ID: 2406-154661

This grant supports A Glimpse of Africa’s organizational growth through the implementation of evaluation tools, such as a logic model, to guide decisions about staff allocation and incorporate culturally sensitive metrics to respect and align with the cultural context of the African refugees and immigrants served in West Michigan.

ID: 2402-153699

This grant will support administrative improvements through bi-weekly process improvement sessions and workshops, aiming for a 50% reduction in communication inefficiencies to enhance care quality and participant outcomes, ultimately fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

ID: 2408-154947

HandsAcross the Water aims to enhance staff stability and retention by implementinga multi-level approach to address turnover, particularly among non-whiteemployees, as a stable connection with a single caseworker significantly boostsa young person’s chances of achieving permanency. The strategy includespartnering with Talent Insights for effective hiring, training supervisors withthe Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective to better support workers ofcolor, and establishing an inter-agency mentoring program, all designed toreduce turnover, increase job satisfaction, and improve retention.

ID: 2408-155146

To efficiently serve more perinatal healthcare partners and clients, particularly BIPOC individuals, through doula training, Growing Forward Together will implement technological enhancements, including new systems and a matching directory, facilitating improved partnerships, customer service, and access to culturally appropriate mental healthcare.

ID: 2402-153617

Legacy Adoption Services will digitize adoption records, improving access for adoptees to their medical histories.

ID: 2502-155816

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 to improve health-related services for survivors. Key priorities include building trust, engaging stakeholders, providing training, and establishing communication and resource-sharing mechanisms to ensure the coalition’s effectiveness in combating human trafficking.

ID: 2402-153670

To address inefficiencies and data security concerns stemming from disparate client information practices, this project will provide staff training, real-time Microsoft program support, and electronic signature capabilities via iPads, ultimately enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and security across CCF’s services, with ongoing management by CCF staff post-grant implementation.

ID: 2401-153359

Care Free Medical, Lansing’s second-largest safety-net provider, focuses heavily on managing mental health conditions, with nearly half of its daily visits addressing issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. To meet the reporting requirements for its upcoming designation as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and improve patient care, Care Free will acquire Azara, a population health software tool that will enhance data tracking and help address disparities in health outcomes.

ID: 2408-155103

The Avenue Family Network aims to implement Trauma-Informed Practices training for staff, enhancing their ability to support clients who have experienced trauma.

ID: 2501-155646

MCNCA has experienced a surge in Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) directors resigning due to burnout and organizational challenges, prompting an initiative to enhance leadership capacity and wellbeing for CAC directors. This multifaceted approach will address burnout and the threat of closure or service reductions by empowering directors with trauma-informed tools and strategies and engaging board members in governing CACs through a trauma-informed lens to foster sustainable leadership and mission-aligned decision-making.

ID: 2402-153654

Family Promise of West Michigan collaborates with community and faith-based organizations to provide emergency shelter and culturally informed services for families with children experiencing homelessness, achieving an 85% success rate in maintaining stable housing through its stabilization services. To support its growing staff and service demands, grant funds will be used to upgrade internal technology systems, enhancing financial management and operational efficiency while ensuring long-term sustainability.

ID: 2408-154863