Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Trinity Health Livingston Launch 2023 Community Benefit Grant Program to Support Vulnerable Populations

For Immediate Release


Contact:


Von Lozon


Von.Lozon@trinity-health.org

ANN ARBOR and HOWELL, Mich., March 7, 2023 – Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Trinity Health Livingston announced the launch of the 2023 Investing in Our Communities Grant Program, designed to provide funding for sustainable projects in Washtenaw and Livingston counties that promote optimal health for vulnerable populations. Applications received by April 3, 2023 will be considered for grants of up to $50,000 for each organization.

“We are excited once again to support initiatives that help promote happier, healthier and more vibrant communities,” said Alonzo Lewis, president of Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Trinity Health Livingston. “To fulfill our mission of being a transforming healing presence, our hospitals are looking to support outstanding organizations seeking to address health concerns most affecting the communities we serve.”




The grant program is designed to provide funding based on needs identified in the Trinity Health Ann Arbor & Livingston 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and CHNA Implementation Plan.




Organizations will be considered for a grant if they meet certain criteria, including:

• Trinity Health Ann Arbor

o Serve zip codes: 48197 and 48198

o Focus areas: mental health, substance use disorder, obesity and related illnesses, maternal and infant health

• Trinity Health Livingston

o Serve zip codes: All of Livingston County

o Focus areas: mental health, substance use disorder, access to care, transportation, and food security/access.

Instructions on how to apply for a grant (including a complete list of eligibility requirements) can be accessed online at: Investing in Our Communities Program | Trinity Health Michigan.

For any questions, community organizations interested in applying for a grant should contact danielle.smith@trinity-health.org.

Trinity Health Michigan

Trinity Health Michigan is a leading health care provider and one of the state’s largest employers. With more than 24,000 full-time employees serving 29 counties, Trinity Health Michigan is composed of nine hospitals located in Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, Howell, Livonia, Muskegon, Pontiac and Shelby. The health system has 2,233 beds and 5,290 physicians and advanced practice providers. With operating revenues of $4.1 billion, Trinity Health Michigan returns $175.6 million back to their local communities each year. Together with numerous ambulatory care locations, three home health and hospice agencies and 22 senior living communities owned and/or operated by Trinity Health, Trinity Health Michigan provides the full continuum of care for Michigan residents.