City’s Live Long and Well Agenda awards $5M in grants with goal of closing health equity gaps
Read the article Click here Boston will soon channel $5 million into local coalitions working to tackle longstanding health disparities that have contributed to shorter life spans in parts of the city. The investments, part of the city’s Live Long and Well agenda, are slated to go to four coalitions of three organizations each. They […]
A Three-Pillar Approach to Benefit Enrollment Reaches Underserved Communities
Read the article Click here The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), established in 2021, provided eligible low-income households a monthly $30 internet subsidy. Despite its role in reducing digital disparities, only 40% of eligible households enrolled nationally. Link Health (LH), a Boston-based grassroots initiative, implemented a three-pillar (active, passive, and digital) outreach model to increase ACP […]
City announces $5 million in grants to address health inequalities in Dorchester, Mattapan, and Roxbury
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$5 Million in Initial Grants to go towards Improving Health and Closing Life Expectancy Gaps
Read the article Click here An initial $5 million in grants will go to recipients in Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan. Grants are in partnership with Atrius Health Equity Foundation and the Boston Community Health Collaborative Funding will advance economic mobility as part of the City and Boston Public Health Commission’s Live Long and Well health […]
Link Health Receives Funding from Houston in Action to Deepen Civic Engagement in Houston Communities
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 […]
Link Health Awarded New Commonwealth Fund Grant to Advance Collective Impact and Community Capacity in Boston
BOSTON, MA – July, 2025 Link Health is proud to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of the New Commonwealth Fund Grant, a critical investment in community capacity building and health equity in Boston. This funding supports Link Health’s efforts to collaborate with mission-aligned organizations to drive sustainable, community-led change. The grant […]
Pathways to Impact: Dr. Alister Martin
Read the article Click here Pathways to Impact is a series of conversations with data for social impact leaders exploring their career journeys. Perry Hewitt, CMPO of data.org, spoke with Dr. Alister Martin, an ER physician and founder of Link Health, an organization that uses technology—including AI—to help low-income patients enroll in United States federal […]
Hidden Benefits of SNAP in Massachusetts
By Conner Huey – In the past couple of months, House Republicans unveiled a devastating plan to strip SNAP benefits from 42 million Americans – gutting the program by $230 billion over the next decade. For Massachusetts alone, that could mean a staggering $2.6 billion over the next decade. For Massachusetts alone, that could mean a […]
The Human Cost of Federal Benefits Cuts and the Role of Community Organizations in Bridging Access to these Benefits
By Conner Huey – There is a battle taking place over access to federal benefits. In his first days upon taking office for his second term, the President ordered a freeze on federal aid spending, casting doubt over the stability of critical programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Home Energy Assistance Program […]
Bridging the $140 Billion Gap: How We Can Close the Unclaimed Benefits Crisis
By Regina Agyemang – An estimated $140 billion in critical federal benefits go unclaimed each year in the United States, leaving millions of vulnerable Americans without essential support. This stark figure underscores the systemic barriers preventing low-income individuals from accessing key programs like SNAP, LIHEAP, and Lifeline. These programs are designed to alleviate financial hardships […]