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Health Foundation of Greater Massillon (HFGM), a supporting foundation of Stark Community Foundation, recently awarded over $100,000 in grants to local organizations dedicated to improving health and wellness for area residents.
HFGM was established in 1999 when Massillon Community Hospital and Akron General Medical Center entered into a joint venture. The foundation was created to ensure resources would always be available to support innovative health and wellness programs, especially for economically disadvantaged communities. Since its founding, HFGM has invested more than $3 million in local organizations working to enhance the well-being of individuals and families living in Western Stark, Northern Tuscarawas or Eastern Wayne counties.
Recently, HFGM’s grants awarded in fall 2024 supported a variety of impactful initiatives, including:
HFGM’s board of directors, comprised of local active and retired business professionals, review grant proposals and determine which projects are funded twice a year. The board emphasizes the importance of using community data to guide decisions-making and ensure meaningful, measurable impact.
For more information about Health Foundation of Greater Massillon, visit www.starkcf.org/HFGM.