Investments and Policy Change Help Expand Doula Access in Michigan
Doulas are incredible resources for birthing families, providing vital non-clinical support to birthing parents before, during, and after childbirth. There’s strong evidence that having access to a doula will support better birth and health outcomes for infants and...
CHRT Policy Fellowship Equips Health Nonprofits to be Advocates
Nonprofits are vital resources for addressing community health challenges, and many nonprofit staff are experts in understanding and responding to the needs of people they serve. Applying this knowledge to help shape health policy is a pathway to a deeper, sustained...
$13.7+ Million in New Grants Aim for Impact Across Areas of Health
The Health Fund Board of Directors has approved 65 new grants totaling $13,776,934, with investments touching five different grant programs. The majority of grants will support projects through the Health Fund’s Community Health & Capacity Building, Healthy Aging,...
Exploring Compensation Models for Community Expertise
People with lived experience of health-related issues bring unique and valuable expertise for creating solutions that address their needs. That’s why we encourage organizations seeking grant support from the Health Fund to develop community engagement strategies that...
$14 million+ in New Grants to Enhance Behavioral Health, Food Access, Built Environments
The Health Fund is announcing 60 new grants totaling over $14.7 million aimed at improving health for Michigan. The majority of these funds will fuel new projects through our Behavioral Health and Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles initiatives. Together, these...
Tech Project Supporting Safer Outcomes for People with Dementia
The onset of dementia brings many changes and challenges, but the right supports can help people with dementia maintain their independence and quality of life for longer. That’s why supporting effective solutions for people with dementia and the people who care for...
Reflections from our Summer Behavioral Health Road Trip
In July, a group of five Health Fund squaddies packed into a minivan for a summer road trip and meeting tour with Behavioral Health grant partners in northern Michigan. Over three days, we visited six projects stretching from Traverse City to Negaunee. In each...
Approaches to Engagement in Community Health Impact Projects
The Health Fund's Community Health Impact (CHI) Initiative is designed to help ensure that communities and people with lived experience of health issues are influencing resources created to serve them. This blog post digs into the CHI program’s purpose and priorities...
Guest Blog: Supporting Collective Action and Impact Through Collaborative Leadership
Health Fund grantees engage with communities across Michigan to tackle important health challenges and address the social determinants that influence health. This is complex work: Collaborating across sectors is often the key to meaningful and lasting change. That...
After Steps Forward, What’s Next for Michigan’s School Food Systems?
At the Health Fund, we believe that every child in Michigan should have access to nutritious foods — it’s imperative for their health, growth, and development. Schools are essential partners in creating progress toward this goal. Nearly 1.4 million children are...