Farmington Bank Community Foundation awarded $133,000 in grants in December 2022, through its fourth and final grant round for the year focused on Health and Human Service – Access to Healthcare and Abuse Prevention. These programs support quality preventative and routine healthcare as well as the prevention/recurrence of child, elder or partner abuse. Organization’s awarded grants in this round of funding include:
Center for Children’s Advocacy-The Medical Legal Partnership Project provides legal services to indigent children from Greater Hartford; legal rights training and consultation for parents and medical professionals; and systemic advocacy to improve the way systems meet the needs of indigent children who have chronic health conditions or disabilities.
Children in Placement– Provides training and support to Guardian ad Litem’s (GALs); who are appointed by the court to represent the child’s best interest. in cases of abuse and neglect.
Connecticut Health Insurance Exchange (d/b/a Access Health CT) – The Broker Academy trains people from underserved minority communities for careers as licensed health insurance brokers, assisting households that are un- or under-insured to obtain health insurance including discounted or Husky coverage.
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants -Supports the provision of services to minor victims of sex and labor trafficking in Greater Hartford.
Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective -Health services for the LGBTQ+ community including medical, dental, and food/nutrition services for populations living with HIV/AIDS and those at high risk for infection.
Hartford Hospital – TheNeighborhood Health Program is a regularly-occurring mobile health clinic that partners with community-based organizations to provide primary health care and other resources at community based locations.
Hartford Interval House, Inc. – Support for the shelter and advocacy program for victims of domestic violence, providing both emergency response for clients in crisis as well as wrap-around services that are tailored to individual needs.
Health Equity Solutions – Increasing the engagement of CT residents and organizations in advocating for legislation to eliminate racial health inequities through trained community organizers.
Hospital of Central CT – The Breast Cancer Early Detection Program provides early detection breast cancer education and screening and diagnostic services.
Klingberg Family Centers Inc. – Support of Child and Adolescent Trauma Services (CATS) for children and adolescents (ages 4-17) who are victims of neglect or sexual or physical abuse, or witness to domestic violence.
Malta House of Care – Access to Healthcare for Uninsured Adults Program provides primary healthcare to households at no cost. Services include physicals, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, required medications, health education, and referrals to specialists.
New Horizons Inc. – Vehicle Safety Cameras for Sunshine Wheels allowing for monitoring of movement in and around the vehicles. Sunshine wheels is a free medical transportation operation for seniors and people with disabilities in the Farmington Valley.
Prudence Crandall Center – The Children’s Intervention and Prevention Services address the emotional, social, and educational needs of children/youth served through Prudence Crandall’s emergency shelter, supportive housing programs, and community-based programs.
Senior Transportation Services Inc. – Senior Transportation provides rides to doctor and health treatment appointments for seniors and those dealing with long term illness. The rides are provided on a sliding fee scale depending on household income.
The Bridge Family Center – Short-Term Assessment and Respite (STAR) Homes are youth shelters for teens between 11 and 17 who live in the Greater Hartford area. The STAR homes offer a home-like setting that is a safe, caring and nurturing haven for young people in crisis.
Vision to Learn – Helps students succeed in school and in life by providing vision screenings, eye exams and glasses directly at schools and community organizations in underserved communities.
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain – Capacity Building for nonprofit organizations and their boards. Workshops topics range from fundraising, strategic planning, and building a strong team of staff and volunteers to board governance and marketing and the effective use of new technology.