Listen to this articleTo support health and well-being in the region, the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation awarded more than $16 million in grants, up from $12 million in 2024, to nonprofits on Long Island that work to help people in need.
On Long Island, 42 programs received grants to address community and health related needs.
The funding is part of $208 million in grants awarded this year to more than 450 organizations. This year the foundation surpassed $1 billion in total grants awarded. The organization got its start in 2018, according to its website.
“We are humbled by the wide-ranging impact our grantmaking has made in just six years, and most importantly, by the dedication of our grantee partners to improve the health of the people of New York State,” Msgr. Gregory Mustaciuolo, CEO of Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, said in a news release about this year’s grants.
“These new grants mark a significant milestone in our work and reaffirm our commitment to be responsive to emerging health challenges facing the most vulnerable children and adults in our communities,” he added.
This year’s grants include $250,000 to Island Harvest to expand its nutrition education and benefits assistance services and purchase healthy, culturally appropriate food for low-income and food insecure clients.
It also includes $214,000 to the Central American Refugee Center to expand its workforce development program to support internationally educated immigrant healthcare professionals.
Additional funding went to hospitals in the Catholic Health System of Long Island for various programs including expanding access to healthcare and mental and behavioral health services, as well as programs to support healthcare workforce.
Other organizations awarded grants include Northwell Health, Hofstra University, Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, the Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center and additional nonprofits.