Supporting intergenerational programs to create benefits for all
When we talk about aging programs with an intergenerational focus, it’s difficult to overstate the impact: over and over, we see stories of connection shine through in the relationships older adults form with people from younger generations. Intergenerational...
Technology innovations expand access, enhance impact of behavioral health services
Behavioral health support is a critical ingredient for living a healthy life. But research shows that many in Michigan who would benefit from behavioral health care struggle to access the support they need, for a variety of reasons. To overcome these barriers, it’s...
Empowering Every Body: Investing in fitness for people with disabilities
Over time, consistent physical activity can support improved cardiovascular and muscle fitness, enhanced mental health, and increased capacity to perform daily tasks for people with disabilities, while shaping a positive self-perception and challenging societal...
Health Fund, MNA partner to offer IT support to health-focused organizations
Community-based organizations and other nonprofits face the same technology concerns as large companies and institutions. They need secure data, reliable networks, up-to-date equipment, and access to the latest software to work with their partners and communities. But...
Looking back on 2023
It’s clear 2023 was one of the Health Fund’s most dynamic years yet. Through our grantmaking, we sought to support organizations across Michigan working to address urgent health needs in their communities and develop better models for long-term health. To help frame...
New info tools demonstrate impact, enhance transparency
At the Health Fund, we continually ask ourselves how we can listen better to improve our service to applicants, grantees, and communities. Last December, we shared results from our second independent survey of both grantees plus applicants whose proposals were not...
Community Health and Capacity Building programs continue evolution for 2024
In 2023, the Health Fund’s Community Health Impact (CHI) and Capacity Building programs underwent some significant changes, all with the goal of making support more accessible for organizations doing important, community-driven work to improve health across our state....
Supporting a statewide “Farm to Early Education” strategy
Michigan is home to a rich variety of agricultural resources — wherever you go in our state, there’s a good chance you’re not far from sources for fresh, nutritious, locally grown food. Yet, despite these resources, many Michigan kids live in food-insecure households,...
New collaborations hold promise for a better caregiving environment
As Michigan’s population continues to get older on average, finding effective approaches to give caregivers the help, knowledge, and tools they need has never been more important. The Health Fund is supporting two new collaborative solutions for caregiving.
$14.3 million in new grants to drive aging supports, strategic solutions, and more
The Health Fund has approved 60 new grants totaling more than $14.7 million to advance efforts across the state aimed at improving health for Michigan residents.
Advancing progress for Maternal & Infant Health
From the start, children’s health has been a critical, mission-level priority for the Health Fund. In 2022, our strategy for improving health for Michigan kids evolved with the launch of our Maternal & Infant Health Initiative, a grant program that supports new...
2022 annual report highlights a year of learning
The Health Fund's 2022 Annual Report is now available online. As we looked back on the year, we were struck by the recurrent themes of listening, learning, and experimentation that emerged in our work. Efforts like our updated Behavioral Health Access Study, input...