Health
Recognizing the critical role of quality and accessible health and mental health care in the well-being of individuals, families, communities, and the city as a whole, the Foundation invests in organizations, programs, and projects that achieve results aligned with the three objectives outlined below. Please note that the "Results Sought" reflect the specific outcomes of interest to us.
Promote access to care for underserved and/or uninsured populations.
Results Sought:
- Increase the number of New Yorkers with adequate and appropriate health insurance, with a particular focus on building enrollment in existing public and/or publicly subsidized insurance programs
- Significantly reduce language, cultural, physical, financial, and systemic barriers to care
2011 Grantees 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008
Children's Defense Fund - New York
$35,000
To help CDF-NY provide technical assistance, education, and advocacy support to community-based organizations that work to connect consumers to health insurance coverage
Community Service Society of New York
$50,000
To provide matching funds for Health Care For All New York's advocacy and public education activities under its Affordable Care Act Implementation Fund grant
Literacy Assistance Center, Inc.
$137,500
To help support the Healthy Family initiative
Literacy Assistance Center, Inc.
$137,500 (over six months)
To provide a final grant in support of the Healthy Family initiative