WILLIAMSBURG — The Williamsburg Health Foundation (WHF) announced that its Board of Trustees approved funding totaling $1,099,300 to organizations providing health-related services to those living in greater Williamsburg.
“These investments illustrate our commitment to fostering long-term partnerships and embracing new opportunities,” said WHF President and CEO, Deanna Van Hersh. “Along with continued support for health-related programs, we are excited to provide first-time grants for efforts that align with our community’s evolving needs.”
A substantial portion of the funding, over $500,000, is earmarked for behavioral health services, according to WHF.
“As the pandemic’s aftereffects persist, the need for mental health services remains high,” explained Bill Pribble, Vice President of Programs. “Recognizing the elevated need, WHF has increased investment in behavioral health services to ensure vital community support continues uninterrupted.”
WHF said it has allocated $489,300 to support two-generation family services, healthy eating/active living, and healthy aging strategies that address behavioral and social risk factors throughout the lifespan.
Highlights include a new collaboration with the Virginia Down Syndrome Association focused on enhanced care coordination and programming for Williamsburg area individuals with Down syndrome and their families and partial funding for the Active Older Adults program at the R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA.
Community capacity building remains a key focus, WHF said, with $99,500 directed toward efforts designed to increase the impact of the Williamsburg Community Growers and the Greater Williamsburg Trauma-Informed Community Network.
To learn more about grant opportunities, visit williamsburghealthfoundation.org.
