Massachusetts Department of Public HealthThe Department of Public Health (DPH) is a state agency with a mission to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. The Bureau of Community Health & Prevention recognizes that systems of cultural oppression need to be acknowledged, repaired, and prevented by the entities that helped create them. The Bureau is committed to improving the quality of life for all Commonwealth residents while eliminating the marginalization and inequities that disproportionately threaten the lives of communities of color. MDPH oversees and makes the final decisions regarding the Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging Funds with input from EOEA, HRiA, and the Advisory Committees. Executive Office of Elder AffairsThe Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) promotes the independence, empowerment, and well-being of older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers. EOEA provides guidance and expertise and helps makes decisions regarding the Healthy Aging Fund. Health Resources in ActionHealth Resources in Action is a non-profit organization working to improve and reimagine public health. We connect, consult, and collaborate to solve complex challenges of access and equity in our health and social systems. Together with our partners, clients, and collaborators, we create actionable solutions so that all people can thrive. Advisory Committees The Advisory Committee provides recommendations for the operations of the MA Community Health & Healthy Aging Funds. Advisory Committee members represent a range of perspectives from across Massachusetts. Advisory Committee members share the perspective of their community to inform the creation of grantmaking and processes that (1) support and reflect communities and (2) ultimately help to ensure all Massachusetts residents have an equitable opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life. Inaugural Massachusetts Community Health Fund Advisory Committee Members MemberAllie CataldoBlessed OvieFrancis Fils-AimeGouri BanerjeeLeigh SimonsLisa RanghelliLois SmithLynne FeldmanOami AmarasinghamShaundell Diaz OrganizationMassachusetts Health & Hospital Association The Advocates Cornerstone Collaborative MAFriends of Indian Senior Citizens Organization Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association Public Health Institute of Western MassachusettsNon Profit Development ConsultantLifePathMassachusetts Public Health AssociationThree County Continuum of Care/Community Action Pioneer Valley Review Committees Review Committees Multi-disciplinary Review Committees will review applications. If you are interested in participating on the Review Committee, please contact [email protected].
