These awards were made by the Catalyst Fund in the first quarter of 2012.

Boys & Girls Club of Metrowest, $5,000

To purchase aerobic steps, mats and pedometers for its Triple Play Initiative.

Behavioral Health Network, $4,558.27

To redesign the admission process with an Open Access service delivery model. 

The Community Family, $5,000

To build capacity and strategic relationships with health care providers in the community. 

Fenway Community Health Center, $5,000

To support the Take Charge of Your Health Group, which addresses health care disparities and the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community through topical workshops that teach self-care, self-management and empowerment.

Franklin County DIAL/SELF, $5,000

To acquire the services of a grant writer. 

Holyoke Health Center, $5,000

To acquire the services of a consultant who will assess and analyze the health center's phone system and identify solutions to communication deficiencies. 

Volunteers in Medicine Berkshires, $5,000

To acquire the services of a professional development consultant.

A complete summary of all Catalyst Fund Grants (pdf)