McCullough-Hyde Foundation Grants $81,500 to Address Community Health Needs
The McCullough-Hyde Foundation approved grants totaling $81,500 that address significant health needs of local communities to 16 community organizations throughout Butler and Preble counties in Ohio and Franklin and Union counties in Indiana.
The Community Granting Committee reviewed 28 applications and the McCullough-Hyde Foundation’s Board of Trustees awarded Community Grants to the following organizations:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butler County ($10,000) to provide community-based programming that places volunteers and children in one-on-one mentoring relationships to share new experiences and broaden horizons.
Butler County Educational Service Center ($9,000) to support the Compassion Food Pantry project, helping to fight hunger and promote healthy eating habits in the Talawanda School District.
Junction Incorporated ($9,000) to expand the reach of the College Corner Food Pantry, by addressing food insecurities and improving healthy behaviors in the community.
Triangle Therapy Association ($7,400) to provide pediatric day camps and group activities that benefit children with special or therapeutic needs in Preble County.
Three Valley Conservation Trust ($6,000) to build trails and ADA boardwalks at Ruder Preserve, increasing wellness and accessibility.
Friends of Neighbors in Need ($5,000) to assist the Talawanda Backpack Program that provides meal bags to children in the Talawanda School District facing food insecurities on the weekends.
Inspiration Studios ($5,000) to create an inclusive wellness program for adults with disabilities to increase mental and physical health services available to the community.
Oxford Reach Out and Read ($5,000) to support the Reach Out and Read program through Oxford Pediatrics, which provides books at well-visits for children under the age of five, promoting literacy at an early age.
Town of Brookville, Indiana ($5,000) to support the new sports complex in Brookville, Indiana, creating a community space for exercise and connections.
Women Helping Women ($5,000) to provide gender-based violence prevention education throughout Butler County.
Community Care in Union County ($4,000) to support the outdoor learning initiative, increasing the quality and quantity of outdoor experiences for children in Union County, IN.
Oxford Area Solutions for Housing ($3,100) to create an access point which helps homeless persons enroll in the state-wide Homeless Management Information System as a first step to becoming eligible for housing vouchers.
City of Oxford ($2,000) to create a sensory-friendly learning environment for children at the Oxford Parks and Recreation Learning Blocks Preschool while fostering healthy habits and the love for learning.
Kiwanis Club of Oxford ($2,000) to sponsor the annual Back to School Bash which supports Talawanda School District and the greater Oxford community by providing needed school supplies, hygiene items and information about the upcoming school year.
Liberty Elementary School ($2,000) to create a sensory room, providing a safe and comfortable space for students at Liberty Elementary School.
Marshall Elementary School ($2,000) to renovate the upper grades sensory hallway, aiding students in the ability to develop and regulate their emotional needs.
The Community Granting Program is a grant-making initiative that invests in organizations which address significant health needs of local communities. The McCullough-Hyde Foundation partners with and provides funding to local organizations that lead the way in building healthier communities. The program launched in 2023 and has awarded more than $430,000 to community organizations.
“Over the past year, the McCullough-Hyde Foundation has been proud to partner with over 50 organizations through the Community Granting Program.” said Travis Robinson, Community Granting Committee Chair. “The commitment of our grant recipients to build healthier and safer communities is humbling and proves how impactful we can be when we work collectively.”
Community Grants encompass support for education, prevention programs, awareness efforts, wellness opportunities and direct care which focus on mental health, alcohol and drugs abuse, access to healthcare, food insecurities and healthy behaviors. The funding priorities align with the significant health needs identified in the Community Health Needs Assessment, published triennially by McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital/TriHealth. The Community Health Needs Assessment incorporates input from a wide variety of sources, identifies the greatest health needs in Butler, Franklin, Preble and Union counties and provides location-specific data points related to health.
“With a belief in the power of local voices and solutions, the McCullough-Hyde Foundation’s Community Granting Program reflects McCullough-Hyde's commitment to fostering positive change at the grassroots level,” said Tyler Wash, Executive Director. “Through strategic partnerships with community organizations, the Foundation aims to make a lasting impact on addressing the significant health needs of our local communities."
The Community Grant Application is available online at TriHealth.com/MHMHFoundation. Additional information and material such as the Request for Proposals, granting guidelines, deadlines and best practices are also available on the Foundation’s website. The annual funding cycle deadlines are April 15, August 15 and December 15.
The McCullough-Hyde Foundation supports McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital/TriHealth, located in the heart of Oxford, Ohio. Through strategic partnerships with community organizations, the McCullough-Hyde Foundation addresses significant health needs of local communities throughout Butler and Preble counties in Ohio and Franklin and Union counties in Indiana. With a rich history dating back to 1937, the Foundation operates as a 501(c)3 charitable organization and is a self-funded entity which means 100 percent of all donations support the program or service designated by the donor. For more information, please visit TriHealth.com/MHMHFoundation