Investing in health equity in Eastern Massachusetts

We aim to close the gap in life expectancy across Eastern Massachusetts by working with communities to solve fundamental challenges. They are already innovating, so let’s help them grow their solutions.

Funding lasting, community-led change to create health and opportunity for all.

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“Closing the Gap in Life Expectancy in Eastern Massachusetts: New Data and Approaches”, where we present new updated life expectancy estimates by census tract for Eastern MA.

Our report is poised for funders, policymakers, researchers, non-profit, and community leaders.

In July 2024, we are proud to announce our largest investment to date: $23 million in grants across 8 organizations for the “Youth as Health Care Change Agents” program, informed by community input, to advance youth-led community health solutions across Eastern MA.

We’re thrilled to invest $10 million in the Live Long and Well health equity agenda, as part of a new multi-sector partnership with the City of Boston, the Boston Public Health Commission, Boston Community Health Collaborative.

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