SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (December 2025)<\/em> \u2013 Health New England has awarded $176,000 in grants to non-profit organizations that are creating more inclusive, accessible, and supportive communities across Western and Central Massachusetts. The company\u2019s Community Benefits Mini-Grants went to 49 organizations in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester counties, all working to help people reach higher levels of health and well-being.<\/p>\n Health New England Community Benefits Mini-Grants are part of the company\u2019s commitment to improving community health by addressing disparities in health outcomes, access, and experience. Alongside its parent company, Baystate Health, and with collaboration from local community partners, Health New England supports programs that open doors to better health for all.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s grants focus on initiatives that address at least one social factor known to impact health, such as access to nutritious food, education, safe housing, health care, transportation, and opportunities for connection and belonging. By investing in these areas, Health New England aims to help ensure that everyone has the resources and support needed to live healthy, fulfilling lives.<\/p>\n The 2025 Health New England Community Benefits Mini-Grants recipients are:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Berkshire County<\/strong> Franklin County<\/strong> Hampden County<\/strong> Hampshire County<\/strong> Worcester County<\/strong> As an economic and healthcare pillar of the community, Baystate Health and Health New England recognize the importance of supporting and collaborating with the organizations working to improve our cities, towns and neighborhoods.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are so proud to support such a wide variety of community-serving organizations with Health New England\u2019s Community Benefits Mini-Grants,\u201d said Katie Bruno, MPH, Health New England\u2019s Manager of Quality Improvement Programs. \u201cThese grants recognize and uplift the many outstanding regional organizations that share Health New England\u2019s commitment to advancing the health of our communities and empowering individuals and families to lead healthy, successful lives.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Health New England, a regional not-for-profit health plan, continues to invest in the health and well-being of the people in the communities it serves. In its sixth year, the Health New England Community Benefits Mini-Grants program has awarded $595,000 to local non-profits addressing health equity in Western and Central Massachusetts.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Programs address social determinants of health to improve health equity SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (December 2025) \u2013 Health New England has awarded $176,000 in grants to non-profit organizations that are creating more inclusive, accessible, and supportive communities across Western and Central Massachusetts. 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