Empowering Voices: $150K Awarded to Boost Advocacy in Montgomery County
We’re proud to announce $150,000 in grant awards to 11 organizations building capacity for advocacy or enhancing existing advocacy efforts centered in Montgomery County.
These organizations submitted project proposals centered in the belief that advocacy is a critical lever for achieving health equity, embedding advocacy into their culture, daily operations, programs, and long-term goals.
Our Intention
The Building Community Power Fund was launched as part of our 2025-2029 strategic plan, which will direct our efforts to advance positive social change in Montgomery County and to build community power – our belief that people should have influence and control over the policies, programs, and practices that affect their lives.
This fund was created to empower Montgomery County nonprofit organizations to advocate for community needs, raise awareness of key issues impacting the health and wellbeing of residents, and create lasting positive change.
By fostering opportunities for advocacy, building necessary resources, and strengthening ongoing activities, HealthSpark believes in driving impactful outcomes for the community.
Sharing Our First Cohort of Building Community Power Grantees
The following organizations comprise the awarded slate:
- Access Services - “Bridging Hope: Connecting Communities to End Homelessness”
- CeaseFire PA - “Building Community Power to End Gun Violence in Montgomery County”
- Education Law Center - “Education Justice in Montgomery County, PA”
- Family Promise Montco PA - “Partners in Faith and Advocacy”
- Generations of Indian Valley - “Advocacy For and With Older Adults”
- Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania - “Building Advocacy Muscle Among Montgomery County Nonprofits”
- Integrate for Good - “Emerging Advocates Initiative for Individuals with Disabilities”
- Montco 30% Project - “Municipal Working Group”
- Pennypack Farm & Education Center- “Building Community Power for Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Advocacy”
- Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania - “Organizing for Reproductive Health and Rights”
- The Welcome Project PA - “Building Power with LGBT+ and Immigrant Communities”
We are honored to stand alongside these organizations as supporters of their work, and we thank them for their dedication to building community power.
"Our foundation is thrilled to complete our first round of Building Community Power Fund grant awards, aimed at building capacity for advocacy and enhancing existing advocacy efforts,” shared Emma Hertz, President and CEO. “This initiative marks an important step in empowering organizations to strengthen their voices and drive meaningful change. We are excited to learn about the impact of these projects and look forward to incorporating insights as we continue to grow our work in building community power."