Richmond Health Equity Fund pledges $135K to 7 local community organizations to fight health disparities
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond Health Equity Fund (HEF) announced on Wednesday a continued wave of funds for local community organizations to address health disparities in the area.
HEF is managed by the city of Richmond and the Henrico Public Health Foundation, though it can only fund projects in Richmond.
“The Health Equity Fund embodies what it means to build a Thriving Richmond, where families,
neighborhoods, and communities have the resources they need and deserve to live healthy, full lives,” said Richmond Mayor Danny Avula. “I’m so thrilled to continue investing in trusted, community-led organizations that create real opportunity and advance health equity where it matters most. We’re deeply grateful to the community partners whose leadership makes this possible.”
According to an Oct. 29 release, HEF committed a total of $135,000 in its latest round of continued investment to seven local organizations in the following areas:
- Access to Healthcare and Education Resources
- CrossOver Healthcare Ministry
- Healthy Hearts Plus
- Chronic Disease and Underlying Health Conditions
- Healthy Hearts Plus
- Food Access and Security
- Kinfolk Community
- Shalom Farms
- Maternal and Child Health
- Urban Baby Beginnings
- Mental and Behavioral Health
- Drums No Guns Foundation
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HEF was established in October 2021 through an initial investment of $5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
The fund was designed to invest in community-led initiatives that address health disparities in communities and the impacts of racism.
“The Health Equity Fund continues to drive meaningful progress in closing health disparity gaps that have persisted for decades,” said City of Richmond Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services Amy Popovich. “By investing in these seven organizational partners, we’re supporting proven, community-led programs that continue to reflect what a Thriving Richmond can be. This funding reflects our belief that every resident deserves the chance to thrive and that equity is achieved when we resource those closest to the work.”
Since 2021, HEF has pledged more than $4.3 million in investments into 37 community organizations.
