Since 2017, the Greenville Health Authority has awarded over $34 million through Healthy Greenville Grant Initiatives, funding programs that improve the health of Greenville County residents.
This year’s grants, totaling over $3.1 million, will expand access to physical and mental health care and vision care for underserved residents and provide support services for students and previously incarcerated people.
“The Greenville Health Authority is steadfast in its mission to make Greenville the healthiest county in America,” said Lance Byars, GHA board chair. “Each of the eight organizations we are celebrating this year serves unique, essential roles in our community. Each is vital to keeping our neighbors safe and healthy.”
Communities In Schools of South Carolina (Greenville County), $300,000. In partnership with Greenville County School District, CISSC will place staff at four Greenville elementary schools serving low-income students to provide whole-child support to improve mental wellness.
Fostering Great Ideas, $250,000. The grant will further build the Aspire program, which provides support for older youth and young adults experiencing foster care, through the expertise of life coaches and community connectors, to improve the mental and economic stability of this population.
Greenville Free Medical Clinic, $975,000. Greenville Free Medical Clinic will expand health care access for low-income, uninsured individuals in outlying community-service centers. The nonprofit will also enhance efforts to address social barriers that impact patients’ ability to manage chronic disease or access preventive care and screenings.
Momentum Bike Clubs, $90,000. With funding support from Healthy Greenville over three years, MBC will expand its clubs and riding opportunities in Greenville County middle and high schools, creating access to physical activity and positively affecting mental health in vulnerable youth.
Servants for Sight, $300,000. Community partners Servants for Sight, Lions Vision Services, and the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired SC will expand their continuum of vision care, including preventive appointments, eye-saving surgeries and vision-rehabilitation services for low-income, uninsured or underinsured patients.
Soteria Community Development Corporation, $240,000. Soteria will initiate a mental health program for previously incarcerated individuals in its Residential Reentry Program, providing access to mental health services including assessments, case management, medication and therapy.
The Salvation Army, $500,000. This grant provides funding for The Center of Hope, a new, 45,000-square-foot facility where community members can access case management, diversion services, shelter, transitional housing, basic needs and access to health care.
Urban League of the Upstate, $500,000. The grant will fund educational initiatives targeting critical health issues for minorities and underserved residents such as diabetes prevention and hypertension management. It also aims to provide comprehensive health screenings and enhance access to primary care services.
GHA’s Healthy Greenville, Too Grants are providing $10,000 each to support the work of the Blue Ridge Council (Boy Scouts of America), Compass of Carolina, First Impression of South Carolina, Fountain Inn Kid Enrichment Center, Greer Relief & Resources Agency Inc., Hispanic Alliance and YouthBASE. A Child’s Haven, Brook Glenn Elementary, Greenville Literacy, Jasmine Road, Travelers Rest Farmers Market and Walt’s Waltz each received $5,000.
The Community Foundation of Greenville has served as the administrative home of Greenville Health Authority since 2019 and is proud to distribute grants in alignment with its mission each year.
Visit cfgreenville.org to learn more about the Community Foundation of Greenville.
