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HealthSpark is pleased to announce $197,500 in grant funds has been awarded to four organizations through our Racial Equity Learning Community initiative and Latino/a Media and Information Grant Program. Organizations awarded were invited to apply. "As our communities continue to see challenges...
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A new fiscal year brings changes to our Board. Our deep thanks to Dr. Hilton for his tenure at HealthSpark. In addition, member Kareem Afzal is also retiring from the Board. Kareem served for two years, and during his service brought insights gained from his years of volunteer service in the North...
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Akshara Vivekananthan joins HealthSpark Foundation following 4.5 years at the United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley, serving as the Director of School Readiness. There, she was a champion for early childhood and education grantmaking. During her time at United Way, Akshara recognized a need for deeper...
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In the realm of nonprofit organizations, the dedication and tireless efforts of board members play a crucial role in driving positive change and making a lasting impact on communities. As HealthSpark Foundation bids farewell to former board chair Dr. Warren Hilton, it is an opportune moment to...
HealthSpark Foundation is pleased to share that $125,000 in grant funds have been awarded to nine organizations through the latest round of the Dr. Frank E. Boston Black Justice Fund. Since its inception in 2020, the Fund has now provided a total of $251,100 in grant funds to 16 organizations...
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Dear community partners, Happy new year! As I step in as President, CEO of HealthSpark Foundation, I’m excited to reconnect with you. This time of year is an opportunity for both reflection and looking ahead, and for that reason it is an appropriate companion to HealthSpark’s own moment in time as a...
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HealthSpark Foundation is pleased to share the grant recipients from the fall/ winter 2022 grantmaking round. This round awarded fourteen (14) grants to local nonprofit organizations under the Safety Net Fund totaling $370,000, and one (1) grant in support of human services advocacy work over the...
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On behalf of HealthSpark Foundation’s Board of Directors, Joel Johnson, Board Chair, is pleased to announce Emma Hertz as the foundation’s new CEO and President, effective December 5, 2022. Emma was one of more than one hundred people who participated in the national executive search process...
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Russell Johnson, President & CEO

For the past 20 years HealthSpark Foundation has engaged the community in seeking solutions to address the unmet needs of individuals and families served by the safety net system. From investments in equity focused organizations to the recent initiation of the Dr. Frank E. Boston Black Justice Fund...
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Russell Johnson, President and CEO, and Jesse Hardman of Internews

We envision an equitable, connected, and thriving community. Hispanic Heritage Month reminds me of the people I have met through my time with HealthSpark Foundation who have enriched my work through friendship, knowledge sharing, and connections. I am not bi-lingual and the language barrier with...