2025 Grant awards

CHSF Board member Jack Lank presents 2025 grant award to the Hebron Food Pantry Executive Director Carissa Phillips, one of 23 grants this year. 

The Community Health Systems Foundation (CHSF) announced today that it has awarded $732,444 in grants to 23 Attleboro-Taunton area nonprofit organizations that are advancing health equity and wellness. The grants come as part of the Foundation’s annual grant giving cycle, the Foundation’s fourth since its inception in 2021.

This year’s awards come at a time of rising concern among nonprofit organizations in this region and across the country about the impact of potential reductions in federal support and as health-related needs are growing. A recent MassINC survey of more than 500 Massachusetts nonprofit leadersand staff found that most expect federal policies will “make work more difficult for their nonprofits and the communities they serve.”

“The nonprofit sector of our region is doing inspiring work in the face of fast-emerging and serious challenges,” said CHSF Chair Paul Lenahan. “We are hopeful that these grants will offer some stability at a time of great stress and volatility while also sending a strong message that these organizations are worthy of support.”

The 2025 grantees are as follows:

Attleboro Area Interfaith Collaborative - Food and supplies.

Attleboro Norton YMCA - Parkinsons disease program support.

Arc of Bristol County - Electronic health record system implementation.

Boys & Girls Club of Metro South – Taunton Clubhouse - Social-emotional support services for children.

Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket - Scholarships to Camp Ramsbottom in Rehoboth.

Community Servings (Boston) - Medically tailored meals for individuals affected by disease and food insecurity in the Attleboro-Taunton area.

Community Access to Rides (Attleboro) - Transportation via Uber for marginalized individuals.

Father Bill's & MainSpring (Taunton) - Tenancy preservation program to keep vulnerable families and individuals securely housed.

Franklin Food Pantry - Help to alleviate food insecurity.

Hebron Food Pantry (Attleboro) - Food, fresh produce, feminine hygiene products, diapers, etc. 

Hockomock Area YMCA (North Attleboro) - Scholarships for individuals with chronic disease.

HopeHealth (Attleboro) - Attleboro area hospice services.

Justice Resource Institute - Programming to support Attleboro area individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues.

Kennedy-Donovan Center (Foxboro) - Swim lessons and home safety kits for children with autism.

The Literacy Center (Attleboro) - General operating support.

Manet Community Health (Attleboro/Taunton) - Support to hire a behavioral health nurse.

Old Colony Habitat for Humanity - Construction of new dwelling in Franklin.

Our Daily Bread (Taunton) - Food, shelter, and other needs of guests. 

Society of St. Vincent DePaul (Attleboro) - Stabilization services for formerly incarcerated individuals.

SAFE (Franklin) - Program space and staff to support in-house programming for individuals impacted by substance use, mental health challenges, and related concerns.

Sturdy Health (Attleboro) - Expansion of maternal health services.

Triboro Youth Theatre (Attleboro) - Scholarships for students.

Pave Your Path (Attleboro) - Programming to assist women in regaining self-sufficiency.

Formed in 2021, the Community Health Systems Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations that enhance the community’s capacity to achieve optimal health, wellness, and quality of life. The CHSF supports organizations serving the needs of individuals and families in the following communities: Attleboro, Dighton, Easton, Franklin, Foxboro, Mansfield, Norton, North Attleboro, Plainville, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Taunton, and Wrentham.