{"id":22979,"date":"2025-10-29T08:42:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T12:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/?p=22979"},"modified":"2025-10-29T08:44:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T12:44:46","slug":"richmond-health-equity-fund-annouces-continued-funding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2025\/10\/29\/richmond-health-equity-fund-annouces-continued-funding\/","title":{"rendered":"Richmond Health Equity Fund Annouces Continued Funding for Community Organizations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14740117 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14740117 BCX0\">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEA<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14740117 BCX0\">SE:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14740117 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14740117 BCX0\">October <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14740117 BCX0\">29<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14740117 BCX0\">, 2025<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW14740117 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW14740117 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW14740117 BCX0\" \/><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14740117 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14740117 BCX0\">Media Contact:<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW14740117 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14740117 BCX0\">Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW14740117 BCX0\" href=\"mailto:bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW14740117 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14740117 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">bryan.hooten@vdh.virg<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14740117 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">inia.gov<\/span><\/span><\/a> <span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW14740117 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW14740117 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW14740117 BCX0\" \/><\/span> <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW14740117 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW214793853 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214793853 BCX0\">Richmond <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214793853 BCX0\">Health Equity Fund Announces <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214793853 BCX0\">Continued Fu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214793853 BCX0\">n<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214793853 BCX0\">ding for Community<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214793853 BCX0\">Organizations<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW214793853 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">RICHMOND, Va.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> \u2013 The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rhphf.org\/health-equity-fund\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Richmond Health Equity Fund<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (HEF) announces $135,000 in continued funding for community organizations providing services in the following areas:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Access to Healthcare and Education Resources<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chronic Disease and Underlying Health Conditions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Food Access and Security<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Maternal and Child Health<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mental and Behavioral Health<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cThe Health Equity Fund embodies what it means to build a Thriving Richmond, where families, neighborhoods, and communities have the resources they need and deserve to live healthy, full lives,\u201d said Richmond Mayor Danny Avula. \u201cI\u2019m so thrilled to continue investing in trusted, community-led organizations that create real opportunity and advance health equity where it matters most. We\u2019re deeply grateful to the community partners whose leadership makes this possible.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cThe Health Equity Fund continues to drive meaningful progress in closing health disparity gaps that have persisted for decades,\u201d said City of Richmond Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services Amy Popovich. \u201cBy investing in these seven organizational partners, we\u2019re supporting proven, community-led programs that continue to reflect what a Thriving Richmond can be. This funding reflects our belief that every resident deserves the chance to thrive and that equity is achieved when we resource those closest to the work.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">New and renewed funding<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Richmond Health Equity Fund invests in community-led programs, initiatives, and leaders to improve health and quality of life in communities experiencing deep health disparities and the longstanding impacts of racism. To-date, the HEF has designated over $4.3 million, including $397,398 in new funding and an additional $135,000 in continued funding for community organizations announced today:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Access to Healthcare and Education Resources\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crossoverministry.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CrossOver Healthcare Ministry<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> provides integrated chronic disease care and education to uninsured or Medicaid patients who are City of Richmond residents.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbrigade.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Health Brigade<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> provides communicable disease testing, treatment, and linkage to care specifically for syphilis, hepatitis C virus (HCV), tuberculosis (TB), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to low income, uninsured and underinsured Richmond residents.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chronic Disease and Underlying Health Conditions<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthyheartsplus2.com\/new\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Healthy Hearts Plus<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> provides both the eight-week virtual Community Based Diabetes Self-Management Education program, and the Food is Medicine delivery program to help participants to lower their A1Cs, lose weight, and manage associated comorbidities through subtle lifestyle changes.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Food Access and Security<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kinfolkcommunityrva\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kinfolk Community<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">produces culturally appropriate food, trains youth in urban agriculture, and improves physical and mental health within historically underserved communities through health education, community care events, and restorative practices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shalomfarms.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Shalom Farms<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">maintains the Mobile Market program through the general and shoulder (extended) market season, keeping up with inflating costs, and funding additional value-add products from other producers at the markets.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Maternal and Child Health<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanbabybeginnings.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Urban Baby Beginnings<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is expanding longer-term care coordination staffing and resources for birthing and postpartum individuals and their infants in Richmond City.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mental and Behavioral Health\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rambhagat.com\/drums-no-guns\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Drums No Guns Foundation<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">provides programming in the mindfulness room, expanding the reach of community circles, enhancing programming in the school and community garden, as well as increasing involvement of students in the Generation Dream educational concert.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">History of the Health Equity Fund<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In October 2021, the City of Richmond established the Health Equity Fund to focus on key areas of health disparity through an initial investment of $5 million from federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Since then, the HEF has diversified its funding sources to include City of Richmond non-departmental funding and investments from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfrichmond.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Community Foundation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/schaberg.foundation\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Bob and Anna Lou Schaberg Foundation<\/span><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticunionbank.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Atlantic Union Bank<\/span><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dominionenergy.com\/our-company\/customers-and-community\/charitable-foundation\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dominion Charitable Foundation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/robinsfdn.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Robins Foundation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">###<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are sister public health agencies serving our connected communities. Our mission is to protect health, champion equity, and partner to address local needs.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/rhhd.gov\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">rhhd.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> | <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/henrico.gov\/health\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">henrico.gov\/health<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RichmondHenricoHealthDistricts\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RHHD Facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> | IG: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/richmondcity_hd\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">@richmondcity_hd<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\u00a0October 29, 2025\u00a0Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov \u00a0 Richmond Health Equity Fund Announces Continued Funding for Community Organizations\u00a0 RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 The Richmond Health Equity Fund (HEF) [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":590,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no","footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22979","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pr"],"modified_by":"bryanhooten","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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