Announcing Our 2026 Community Action Team: Partnering to Guide Justice Grantmaking

We're proud to announce the launch of our 2026 Community Action Team (CAT) - a group of community leaders who will help guide our Dr. Frank E. Boston Black Justice Fund and Justice Fund grant programs. Together, they represent a wide range of perspectives from nonprofit, philanthropic, private, faith-based, and local government spaces.

As we move forward with a fresh experience, the CAT will center lived experience, shared power, and community wisdom in shaping funding decisions across our justice-centered grantmaking.

Together, we'll strengthen and support programs that advance equity, dignity, and opportunity in focus areas of power-building, leadership development, and positive storytelling - responding to the real and urgent challenges communities across Montgomery County face today.

Meet the Community Action Team

This cohort brings a wide range of perspectives, skills, and lived experiences rooted in justice, equity, and community care. 

Explore the gallery below to learn more about each Community Action Team member and the perspective they bring to this work.

What the Community Action Team Does

In partnership with HealthSpark Foundation staff, the CAT helps to:

• Guide funding decisions that support power-building, leadership development, and storytelling.
• Amplify community voices in shaping our priorities and understanding impact.
• Identify local opportunities and organizations driving meaningful change.
• Advise on and conduct outreach to ensure our work stays grounded in addressing real-time community challenges.

Looking Ahead

The Dr. Frank E. Boston Black Justice Fund and Justice Fund open in March, marking the beginning of this next phase of community-informed grantmaking. To celebrate and deepen connection, we invite community members to join us for Network & Nurture on March 11 - a space to connect, collaborate, and generate good things.