Grant Partners

Berkshire Nursing Families

Year: 2022
Amount:$5,000
Western MA
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

Funding requested to pilot a program to recruit and train more people of color to be lactation specialists in Western MA.

Ellie Fund

Year: 2022
Amount:$7,500
Statewide
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

Funding to support the translation and interpretation of patient self-referral portal into various foreign languages with the purpose of being more inclusive of the many cultural and linguistic groups that make up their patient community. 

West Springfield/Agawam Parish Cupboard

Year: 2022
Amount:$5,000
Western MA
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

Funding for new equipment to improve the food pantry and make it more welcoming for guests.

Life Connection Center, Inc.

Year: 2022
Amount:$7,500
Lowell
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

Funding for six leadership staff, peers and volunteers to attend the International Harm Reduction Coalition to enhance their skills and training.

Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging

Year: 2022
Amount:$7,500
Worcester
Program Area: Catalyst Fund

Funding for a consultant to work with program nutritionists to source ingredients and develop more culturally competent and medically tailored menus for seniors.