Grant Partners

Funding to start a trauma-informed support group for Ukrainian refugees facing post-traumatic stress disorders. 

Funding to launch the EmpowerRide Health Initiative, a program designed to empower and support unhoused individuals on their journey toward healthier, better lives. The initiative provides individuals in need with bicycles and safety equipment, thereby granting them equitable access to transportation to meet their needs for a healthy life. 

MPHA is a strong policy and advocacy organization creating and strengthening essential partnerships that are helping to advance critical public health initiatives. It brings a strong focus and consumer voice to policies focused on the social determinants of health. It highlights the critical connection between the often-siloed public health and health care areas. MPHA works with community groups, state policy organizations, health care institutions, state agencies, and others to identify community health challenges, design policy solutions, and advocate for action. 

Funding to create a new appointment and registration software system that can provide better access for families who visit the market, and that can improve efficiency, client experience and increase the organization’s overall capacity.

Mass Law Reform Institute and the Massachusetts Doula Coalition will work together to deepen its capacity for ongoing policy and advocacy efforts as the statewide doula provider community navigates the new MassHealth coverage benefit and plan for the future structure and role of the Doula Coalition.