BOSTON, MA – July, 2025
Link Health is proud to announce that it has been awarded funding from Houston in Action, supporting its ongoing mission to build a healthier democracy by promoting civic participation as a driver of health equity.
This partnership will allow Link Health to expand its community-based outreach efforts, strengthening relationships with the very individuals and families it serves in Houston clinics and community settings. Through this support, Link Health will work to ensure that civic engagement, including voter registration and education, becomes a routine part of how communities protect their health and shape their futures.
“At Link Health, we believe that civic engagement is deeply connected to health outcomes,” said Ar’Sheill Monsanto, VP of Partnerships at Link Health. “This funding allows us to not only reach more Houstonians but to empower them with the tools and information they need to advocate for the resources their communities deserve.”
As part of this effort, Link Health will collaborate with a diverse network of local organizations and partners, joining forces with community leaders who are equally committed to building a more inclusive, representative, and engaged Houston.
A spokesperson for Houston in Action, shared: “We’re proud to support Link Health’s innovative approach to connecting civic engagement and health. Their model shows that when we build power through participation, we strengthen not only our communities, but our collective well-being.”
For more details about this initiative and its impact on communities, please visit https://link-health.org/ or contact arsheill@ahealthierdemocracy.org.
About Link Health:
Founded by ER physician and Harvard Assistant Professor, Dr. Alister Martin, as a branch of the non-profit incubator A Healthier Democracy, Link Health leverages healthcare resources to connect patients to over $80 billion in unclaimed federal aid. Through initiatives like these, we’ve helped countless individuals and families access programs like WIC, SNAP, Lifeline, and other vital resources. Link Health epitomizes the commitment to fostering health equity and civic participation, and its groundbreaking contributions have been featured at the Aspen Institute, The Boston Globe, Houston’s KPRC, and the New England Journal of Medicine.
About Houston in Action:
Houston in Action is a coalition of organizations and individuals working to strengthen civic engagement and build an inclusive democracy in the Greater Houston area. Through strategic partnerships and grassroots efforts, Houston in Action mobilizes communities to shape a healthier, more representative future for all Houstonians.