Healthy Living Grant Program
- Social Determinants of Health – Addressing the root causes of poor health outcomes and disparities that are often systemic (i.e. housing, food, economic insecurity)
- Health Access – Removing biases that prevent people from seeking and receiving quality care
- Mental Health – Supporting emotional health to create resiliency and improved well-being
- Cancer Prevention – Prevention education and screening programs
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The City of Hope Healthy Living Grant (HLG) recipients use our funding to make a difference. We know this because we went out and watched them work. Many broke down barriers to healthy living and lifestyles by providing much-needed support in the languages its community members speak. Others provided knowledge and education that help change the perspectives of individuals coming to their community. We have seen gardens grow, kids walk to school safely and early morning walkers getting in exercise before most other people’s days have begun. We have heard these programs delivered in Mandarin, Spanish and English. In order to effectively share what we have learned from our grantees, we want to provide them with an opportunity to showcase their work (in our local vulnerable communities). To help them get ready, we assisted them in reporting their evaluation data and taught them how to turn those numbers into compelling 15-minute presentations. Then we provided each grantee with an opportunity share their findings at our yearly conference and awards luncheon (see the 2024 cohort presentations here).
For more information, please contact Nancy Clifton-Hawkins at [email protected].
2025 Healthy Living Grant Recipients
YWCA – Champions for Aging Nutrition
YWCA’s program empowers older adults through a 10-session cohort focused on nutrition, wellness, and advocacy, blending education with hands-on learning. It addresses food insecurity by connecting seniors to local food resources and assistance programs like CalFresh.
Manna Conejo Valley Food Distribution
Center – Nourishing Health Manna combats food insecurity in Northern Los Angeles County through a choice-based pantry model offering fresh, nutritious food tailored to clients’ needs. This approach supports physical and mental well-being while reducing preventable health conditions.
Mary’s Shelter – Mary’s Path Equine
Therapy Mary’s Path uses equine therapy to help teen moms heal from trauma, build trust, and develop emotional resilience. The program fosters nurturing relationships through caregiving roles with horses, promoting long¬term behavioral health.
Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley
and Eastside – Future Hope Pharmacy Future Hope Pharmacy provides families with access to meals, healthcare screenings, and mental health support from a community-based hub in Boyle Heights. The initiative reduces stress and promotes wellness for underserved families.
GiGi’s Playhouse Orange County – GiGiFIT
GiGiFIT addresses the unique health needs of individuals with Down syndrome through adaptive fitness programs that improve physical, emotional, and social well-being. The program empowers participants to lead healthier, more independent lives.
Conejo Free Clinic – Women’s Cancer
Prevention and Screening Initiative Conejo Free Clinic ensures women have access to life-saving breast and cervical cancer screenings by covering all out-of-pocket costs. This initiative promotes health equity and timely diagnosis through comprehensive patient advocacy.
Circle of Hope – Prevention with Purpose
Circle of Hope empowers Santa Clarita residents with cancer prevention education, wellness classes, and access to early detection services. Their holistic approach reduces the burden of cancer through lifestyle education and community support.
KaIND Giving – The Kindness Pantry
KaIND Giving supports cancer patients in the Antelope Valley with nutritious food tailored to their treatment needs through a collaborative distribution model. This grassroots initiative enhances health equity by integrating food support into care networks.
Hollywood Food Coalition – Community Exchange Program
The Community Exchange Program customizes food donations to meet the specific needs of small nonprofits, ensuring quality and nutritional value. It bridges gaps in L.A.’s food recovery system by connecting donors with organizations through a feedback-driven model.
Glendale Unified School District – Increasing Water Access at Roosevelt Middle School
GUSD partners with students to improve water access at Roosevelt Middle School through youth-led research and advocacy. The project installs refill stations and promotes hydration through student-designed campaigns.
Health Equity Grants
The Foundation for Transformation – Wellness Access Project
This project brings holistic wellness pop-ups to underserved neighborhoods, offering fitness, nutrition, and stress-reduction services. By meeting people where they are, it fosters inclusive, community-driven health engagement.
Shepherd’s Door – Equine Therapy
Shepherd’s Door provides trauma-informed equine therapy and art-based healing for domestic violence survivors. The program builds emotional resilience and trust in a peaceful, natural setting.
Better Angels United – Better Angels Resource Day
Better Angels hosts regular Resource Days to connect unhoused individuals with housing, healthcare, and economic support. This community-centered model addresses root causes of health disparities through consistent, localized outreach.
Community Building Grant
Healthy San Gabriel Valley – Accountable Communities for Health
Since 2022, Healthy San Gabriel Valley has sustained its mission through partner support, continuing to host impactful events like Roadmaps and Intersections despite limited funding. With renewed investment, HSGV aims to strengthen local collaborations, amplify systems-change data, and serve as a central hub for equitable community action.