NEW CARROLLTON, Md. – Kaiser Permanente recently announced awarding $1.232 million in grants to 19 community organizations and nonprofits for programs between October and December 2025. These recent grants reflect Kaiser Permanente’s ongoing commitment to address the social factors of health, which research shows accounts for about 80% of health outcomes.
Kaiser Permanente strategically selected these grant recipients for their dedication to improving health and advancing health equity in the communities we serve by addressing the root causes of health disparities, such as access to health care, nutritious food, affordable housing, economic opportunity, mental health and community safety.
“Kaiser Permanente is proud to invest in partners who are strengthening the health and wellbeing of our communities every day,” said Ondrea McIntyre-Hall, senior director of Community Health at Kaiser Permanente, Mid-Atlantic States. “These grants reflect our belief that health starts with strong, connected neighborhoods where people have access to healthy food, stable housing, economic opportunity, and supportive care. We value the incredible work our community partners lead across the region, and we are honored to stand with them as we work to improve the health of people and communities throughout D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.”
The grants will support the following organizations and initiatives throughout the Mid-Atlantic region:
- Arc Prince George’s County, Inc. ($95,000): Funding supports outreach, education, and application assistance to help individuals, seniors, and the broader community secure and maintain public benefits.
- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, Inc. ($95,000): Funding supports the Catholic Charities’ Volunteer Medical Clinic for uninsured and underinsured residents in DC and surrounding Maryland counties. The clinic provides primary care, lab tests, and prescription assistance for eligible patients, as well as referrals to specialty services.
- Center for Youth and Family Advocacy ($95,000): Grant funding will support therapy, case management, family engagement, youth led campaigns and direct client support that benefit Arlington youth and families.
- Greater Prince William Community Health Center, Inc. ($95,000): Grant funding supports access to care, and enhances quality and process improvements to better serve women and children served by the health center.
- March of Dimes, Inc. ($90,000): The grant supports maternal and infant programs throughout Maryland, DC and Virginia, including the Mom & Baby Mobile Health Program serving individuals and families in under-resourced areas.
- The New Psalmist Baptist Church of Baltimore City, Inc. ($90,000): Grant funds will stand-up a Food is Medicine pilot offering produce prescriptions, nutrition education, and cooking classes for Baltimore residents affected by diet-related illnesses.
- DC Greens, Inc. ($75,000): The grant supports the Produce Rx program, helping Medicaid patients with diet-related conditions access monthly fruit and vegetable benefits.
- Family Recovery Program, Inc. ($75,000): Grant funds will be used to support families in Baltimore that are impacted by substance abuse, trauma and mental health challenges.
- Food & Friends, Inc. ($75,000): Funding will expand home-delivered medically tailored meals and nutrition education to improve health outcomes for clients managing diabetes.
- HopeWorks of Howard County, Inc. ($75,000): This grant will support violence prevention and caregiver support that benefits youth and parents in Howard County.
- Moveable Feast, Inc. ($75,000): Funds will support clients for medically tailored meal deliveries and individualized nutrition therapy to support people with chronic illnesses throughout Maryland.
- National Collaborative for Transformative Youth Policy ($75,000): This grant will bring together intergenerational leaders and advocates to build a mobile mental health response that is supportive of youth experiencing acute mental health challenges in DC and Suburban Maryland.
- St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, Inc. ($50,000): Grant funding supports home repairs and connections to health resources for low- to moderate-income seniors in Baltimore City.
- The Women’s Center ($49,436): Grant funding supports counseling, community workshops, and partnerships improving access to essential mental health services in Bailey’s Crossroads/Culmore, Virginia
- Arlington Thrive, Inc. ($24,500): The grant supports employment and economic stability programs, including career training, career navigation, and wraparound support for eligible Arlington residents.
- Bridges to Independence, Inc. ($24,500): The grant supports individuals with career development, employment readiness, and connection to social health support for eligible residents in Arlington.
- House of Mercy ($24,500): Funding supports the organization’s capacity to expand their basic needs programs for clients who are experiencing challenges with limited resources for basic needs.
- Release Community Outreach, Inc. ($24,500): Funding supports the organization’s food insecurity initiatives providing groceries and meal distribution, as well as providing other basic need items for families across Baltimore City.
- StreetLight Community Outreach Ministries ($24,500): Funds enhance medical and wellness services for unsheltered individuals by expanding food insecurity services and supporting outreach during the hypothermia season.
“This grant empowers us to launch a Food is Medicine pilot that will offer fresh produce prescriptions, nutrition education, and cooking classes to neighbors in Baltimore who are living with diet-related illnesses,” said Dr. Walter Scott Thomas Jr., pastor of The New Psalmist Baptist Church of Baltimore City, Inc. “We are called to care for the whole person, and Kaiser Permanente’s support helps us do that in a meaningful way by expanding access to healthy foods and giving families the tools to build healthier lives. Together, we are strengthening our community and walking with our neighbors toward better health and wholeness.”
“Kaiser Permanente’s investment enables us to reach even more Arlington youth and families with the support they deserve,” said Devanshi Patel, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Youth and Family Advocacy. “This grant expands access to therapy, case management, family engagement, youth-led campaigns, and direct client support that strengthen resilience and stability. Together, we are building a community where every young person can feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.”
Investing in health initiatives across the region is a critical component of Kaiser Permanente’s mission to improve the health of the communities we serve. In 2024, Kaiser Permanente invested nearly $2.3 million in grants to 38 community organizations and nonprofits across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
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