The Donald Guthrie Foundation Community Benefits Committee recently awarded $52,500 in grants to six organizations across the Southern Tier of New York and the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania.
The funding supports vital local programs addressing critical community health needs, including efforts focused on obesity prevention and increased access to mental health services.
Officials said the grants reflect the foundation’s commitment to partnering with organizations providing frontline care in underserved areas, supporting projects identified in the Community Needs Assessment.
Combating food insecurity, promoting wellness
A significant portion of the funding supports programs focusing on nutrition, food security and healthy family habits — aligning with regional strategies to reduce chronic disease risks. Here’s where the money is going:
Expanding mental health access, trauma support
Funding was also allocated to organizations providing specialized mental health and supportive services to vulnerable populations:
This article originally appeared on Elmira Star-Gazette: MANNA in Broome County, Elmira Crisis Closet net Guthrie Foundation grants
Reporting by Jeff Smith, Elmira Star-Gazette / Elmira Star-Gazette
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