Our Work
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Our Impact in 2024
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Dollars distributed through HRiA’s grant programs
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Awardees of HRiA’s grant programs
Featured Impact Story
Policy & Systems Change
Advancing equity in tobacco prevention and control
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the groundbreaking surgeon general’s report on the dangers of smoking, and 20 years since the last comprehensive review of the health effects of involuntary exposure to smoke. Both catalyzed the field of tobacco and nicotine prevention to advance policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change approaches that counter egregious industry tactics and mitigate harm to the public. Advocates have achieved wins from eliminating smoking on airplanes to dramatically reducing smoking rates among youth, implementing smoke-free workplace restrictions to improve indoor air quality, and disrupting industry marketing tactics.
Assessment & Planning Capacity Building Policy & Systems Change
Advancing health equity at the local level
Building a strong foundation for equity starts from within. Lincoln County Health and Human Services (HHS), in partnership with HRiA, leveraged assessment, training, and planning to advance equity internally within their department. This project demonstrates how local health departments can equip staff to create lasting change for the communities they serve.
Capacity Building Grantmaking
Combatting racism through community-centered investments
Centuries of racism influenced the development of seemingly immovable barriers to health for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. A 2017 change to Massachusetts law made it possible to distribute dollars to communities experiencing health inequities. The Funds leverage community power to create systemic change that advances health equity across the Commonwealth.
Capacity Building
Diversifying the STEM workforce through youth development
A diverse workforce is critical in advancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, yet inequities persist. People of color are less likely to enter STEM fields, and those who do often earn less. The Leaders through Education, Action, and Hope (LEAH) Project aims to diversify this workforce by engaging youth of color in dynamic college readiness and workforce development programming that empowers them to pursue STEM education and career opportunities.
Grantmaking
Funding innovations in the treatment of human disease
It’s a long and hard road to become a scientist making discoveries that will ultimately impact human health and the treatment of disease. The Charles A. King Trust Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports early-stage scientists at a critical juncture in their career - the postdoctoral phase - where scientists transition from being a trainee to running their own lab.
Policy & Systems Change
Advancing equity in tobacco prevention and control
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the groundbreaking surgeon general’s report on the dangers of smoking, and 20 years since the last comprehensive review of the health effects of involuntary exposure to smoke. Both catalyzed the field of tobacco and nicotine prevention to advance policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change approaches that counter egregious industry tactics and mitigate harm to the public. Advocates have achieved wins from eliminating smoking on airplanes to dramatically reducing smoking rates among youth, implementing smoke-free workplace restrictions to improve indoor air quality, and disrupting industry marketing tactics.
Assessment & Planning
Collaborating on community health improvement
In 2022, two neighboring Massachusetts towns (Andover and North Andover) pursued a collaborative approach to community health assessment and improvement planning. Together with HRiA, the partners identified common needs and co-created clear, actionable plans to improve the health of both communities.
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