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Investing

in the health, well-being, and equity of our community

As a steward of community resources, we work alongside people and organizations to serve our neighbors—especially those that have historically been under-resourced.

What We Fund

Litchfield County Opiate Task Force, a network of first responders, providers, and mental health professionals who work in concert to cultivate connection, hope, harm reduction, and recovery in northwest Connecticut.

Photo courtesy of McCall Behavioral Health Network.

Partnering

with community to drive change

We operate under the principles of trust-based philanthropy and strive to develop deep relationships with our community’s non-profit sector.

Our Approach
Individuals pack brown paper bags on tables, shelves of food and refrigerators are in the background.

Comida de Vida Food Pantry, a mission of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Amenia. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Comida de Vida rapidly grew its operations to meet unprecedented community need.

Photo by Anne Day.

Focusing

where we’re needed most

We work to reduce barriers to health, to ensure that everyone regardless of their age, race, income level or zip code, has the opportunity to thrive.

Where We Work

Breaking ground on Community Health & Wellness' North Cannan Health Center.

Photo by Sarah Kenyon, courtesy of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.

Leading with trust

We approach grantee relationships from a place of trust and practice a form of philanthropy grounded in the collective wisdom of our community.

Our Approach to Grantmaking

Our community-first approach

We collaborate with other foundations and government. We work together with local healthcare and social service providers. We participate in coalitions and workgroups. We engage partners and bring together stakeholders to solve problems.

How We Work Alongside Community

Advocating for rural health

We advocate for policy changes that improve health in our rural community. This means creating actionable information around public health issues affecting our rural community and supporting participatory processes that include those most impacted by the problem.

How We Use Our Voice

Grantmaking

Community Leadership

Advocacy

Explore Our Learning & Results Summary

Discover our yearly compilation of key learnings and performance indicators. This comprehensive summary offers valuable insights into our progress and the metrics guiding our work.

Learning & Results

View from Route 22 in Millerton, New York.

Photo by Anne Day.

Read Our 2023 Report to the Community

At Foundation for Community Health, we believe in being open and accountable to the community we serve. That’s why we’re excited to share our 2023 Report to the Community – a candid look at an eventful year full of positive changes, new faces and initiatives, and our ongoing efforts to have an meaningful impact across our 17 towns.

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Seeking a Grant?

Our approach to grantmaking is built on trust, partnership and shared dedication to our community. Learn more about what we fund or reach out to start a conversation. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Map of different counties

Who we serve

Foundation for Community Health serves the 17-town region where northwest Connecticut meets New York’s Greater Harlem Valley. Learn more about our region and see where our grantee partners are making an impact.

126

Grantee Partners

$22.3M

Total Granted

624

Grants Made

Our Communities

We’re always
learning

We know that meaningful, lasting change takes time and isn’t always easy to measure. That’s why we approach our work with openness and flexibility; we’re always testing ideas and looking for ways to better serve our community.

Our Latest Learnings

Stories

Photo courtesy of Steph Burr.

Automating for Impact
Northwest Connecticut Arts Council was founded in 2003 and began as a collaborative partnership, first working on a regional cultural assessment to better serve the 25-town region. They are dedicated to elevating the arts as a community asset and resource.
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Photo by Shana Sureck.

Housing and Habitats in Litchfield County
The Litchfield County Center for Housing Opportunity (LCCHO) and the Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) are collaborating to address two critical issues in Litchfield County, Connecticut: affordable housing and environmental conservation.
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Health&

Photo by Walter Hergt.

November 8, 2024
HEALTH & SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
How we grow our food directly impacts our health – from the quality of the air we breathe and water we drink, to the nutrients in our food and the economic vitality of our farming communities. Health and agriculture interact simultaneously and in both directions; health influences agriculture and agriculture influences health. Transforming our agricultural system is achievable, despite the hurdles in the way…
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Photo courtesy of Sarah Salem.

March 15, 2024
HEALTH & THE FOOD SYSTEM
The fact that our food system is largely dependent upon factory farms and monoculture to feed the masses comes at a huge cost to the planet and our collective well-being. The concentration of corporate power in the current food system has effectively spurred a contemporary health crisis…
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