The Equus Effect's mission is to provide veterans and others in high stress situations with essential tools to meet life's challenges and build healthy relationships through purposeful engagement... Learn More
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- Foundation for Community Health
- Working for a Healthier Community
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- Amenia, New York: A town served by FCH
- Photo: Town of Amenia Historical Society
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- Ancram, New York: A town served by FCH
- Photo: James Thompson
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- North Canaan, Connecticut: A town served by FCH
- Photo: Christian Allyn
- Prevention
- Access
- Collaboration
We are a private, not-for-profit foundation dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the residents of the greater Harlem Valley in New York and the northern Litchfield Hills of Connecticut. To accomplish our mission, we make grants, conduct research, provide technical assistance, and support collaborations and advocacy.
What We Do
The Equus Effect Interview
Listen to Jane Strong, Executive Director of The Equus Effect, talk about their organization and the Foundation for Community Health with Marshall Miles on Robin Hood Radio:
Towns We Serve
Our interactive map highlights the areas we serve with links to town, county and state sites and Census Bureau information.
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Grants Awarded
Search Past Grants
For more information on FCH grantmaking, click here to search our grants by Program Area, County, State and/or Year.
Recent Grant Award
FCH is sponsoring a four-part series presented by the Universal Health Care Foundation: "Beyond COVID: Connecting Communities, Health and Care," focusing on how COVID has led to organizations working in new ways across silos to meet people's needs. This grant of $1000 was awarded to Universal Health Care Foundation’s parent organization, CHART via FCH’s donor advised fund with the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation.
Of Interest
Main Street Magazine Interviews CEO, Nancy Heaton
In February '21, Main Street Magazine focused on families and our greater shared community. They spoke with Nancy about community health and wellbeing. Read the full article: ... Learn More
Nancy Heaton, CEO talks with Marshall Miles
Listen to Nancy Heaton in the first of a series of interviews with Robin Hood Radio's Marshall Miles. They discuss the Foundation for Community Health and the important work on behalf of the... Learn More