For the Healthcare Initiative Foundation (HIF), based in Germantown, MD, 2024 has been a year of looking towards the future while reflecting on the past. As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary and the impact of our grantees work, we also are laying the groundwork for a successful future. It is with shared excitement that the HIF Board of Trustees announces our new President and CEO of Healthcare Initiative Foundation, Kathryn E. Stevens!
Kathy, an accomplished and trusted nonprofit leader in Montgomery County, will join HIF in mid-October from her most recent leadership role as the Executive Director of Montgomery Coalition for Adult English Literacy (MCAEL). In addition to her skilled ability to network and build community alliances, Kathy brings nearly twenty years of experience in donor stewardship and grantmaking. While as the Executive Director at MCAEL, Kathy oversaw the annual administration of one million dollars worth of grants to local community nonprofits. HIF Board Chair Skip Myers states, “The Board of Trustees and I are confident that Kathy brings not only the varied skills that the new President and CEO will need to lead the organization but also shares the Foundation’s core values in advancing a healthier Montgomery County.”
Prior to her leadership at MCAEL, Kathy spent her early career working in and with higher education institutions. In her role with a multi-member international nonprofit, she directed a program for over 185 U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities to work collaboratively with member corporations and non-government organizations. Kathy is trained as an attorney and counselor. Kathy has served on a variety of boards and in community leadership roles. She currently is a member of Montgomery Moving Forward’s Leadership Group and serves on the board of the MidCoast Conservancy in Maine. She is a 2011 graduate of Leadership Montgomery.
Kathy shares, “I am honored to be selected as the next President and CEO of the Healthcare Initiative Foundation. Over the years, I have followed the good work of the organization, and I am excited to join such a well-regarded foundation doing important work for the health and wellness of our neighbors. I look forward to working collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, staff, and partners so that together we can continue making an impact in our community.”
The Foundation looks forward to connecting Kathy with our grant partners and the processes in the weeks to come. More information will be shared about upcoming opportunities to connect with HIF’s newest President and CEO in early November.
Montgomery County Food Access Grants Awarded to 38 Community Organizations
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Montgomery County awarded 38 food assistance grants to community groups providing food assistance to vulnerable residents and families in the county. A total of $1.2 million was appropriated to increase food access during the response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Non-profit organizations were eligible for up to $75,000. A portion of the funds will be used for partnerships with ethnic grocery stores to increase the availability of culturally appropriate food assistance, as well as deliver hot meals to residents and purchasing food from local kosher markets to distribute to seniors.
“The need for food assistance has grown dramatically because of this pandemic, and I am appreciative of the work with many of our community partners to get food to our residents as best as possible,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “We will continue our work together to address the needs of our residents during this difficult time.”
“The economic hardships experienced by countless Montgomery County residents as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic have created ever-increasing and sustained demands on food banks, nonprofit providers and community service partners providing food assistance,” said Council President Sidney Katz. “We are deeply grateful for our community partners and their ongoing efforts to combat food insecurity during this extremely challenging time. The Council is committed to providing the resources necessary to assist in these essential efforts across our community.”
The organizations receiving grants, ranging from nearly $7,000 to $60,000, are:
Adventist Community Services
AHC, Inc.
American Diversity Group
American Muslim Senior Society
Bethel World
CASA
Catholic Charities
Chinese Cultural and Community Center
Direct Support for Immigrants
Gaithersburg HELP
Germantown Black Rock Hub
Goshen United Methodist Church
Help for Life Foundation
Hindu American Community Services
Hughes United Methodist Church
Humanity First USA
Indonesian American Association
International Cultural Athletic Association
Islamic Center of Maryland
Islamic Community Center of Potomac
Jewish Council for the Aging
Kingdom Fellowship AME Church
Kings and Priests Courts International Ministries
Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington
DHHS, along with Montgomery County Public Schools, the MCFC and local food assistance providers have been working during the COVID-19 pandemic to address the increasing need for food assistance across the county. To address food insecurity and plan for a greater need, OEMHS created the Food Security Task Force, made up of county staff, community partners and food assistance recipients. A strategic plan to address food insecurity and priorities for future food assistance spending is being developed.
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