Grant Partners

Funding to develop program materials to help pilot the Peer-Based Mental Wellness Coaching Program, a transformative approach to mental wellness that leverages lived experience, cultural wisdom, and community support. 

Funding for the organization to work with UpMetrics to build better programmatic outcomes by collecting and using data to measure, improve, and report on their impact.

Funding to create a “Memory Café” in Northampton in collaboration with the Northampton Senior Center, the Northampton Neighbors organization, and Highland Valley Elder Services to serve those with dementia and their family members.

Funding to purchase new portable dental equipment to deliver thorough, comfortable, and dignified dental treatments for patients served by the mobile dental unit.

Funding to improve RIA’s website that will allow better browsing on mobile devices, customized user experiences, and website analytics tracking. Overall, these website changes will greatly improve survivors’ ability to identify and learn about RIA’s services and contact RIA for assistance.

Funding to create materials, both printed and digital, about NF in languages other than English to better inform and reach non-English speaking communities.

Funding to redesign the organization’s website to improve the fundraising platform and expand future programs, including the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).

Funding to develop resources for Spanish speaking people about early intervention and education services for children with disabilities in Lawrence, Springfield and Fall River.

Funding for two computers with software packages to allow for those experiencing domestic violence to attend virtual support groups and connect to additional services and supports. This will allow the organization to also reach more areas than is presently possible

Funding for laptops and Verizon Jetpack internet service to improve the dependability of internet and data security for mobile service delivery programs. These programs are focused on multilingual, multicultural individuals and families to access the educational, economic and social services they need to become healthy. 

Funding to better connect providers, patients and organization’s members to support and care programs in the area.

Funding to secure a grant writing consultant to increase capacity and financial support to expand the Centre’s Food Justice Program. The program promotes food security and community engagement focused on access to healthy food resources, preparation, and equity.  

Funding to develop a strategic plan that will guide the organization's growth and direction for the next two to five years. 

Funding to create a resource library for male victims of sexual violence. The resources will include listing state-wide first responders, medical, counseling and support agencies. The organization will also use the materials to raise awareness of male sexual violence in community education efforts.

Funding to purchase health care equipment to improve the care and service of clients with a focus on safety and equity.