The Foundation for a Healthy High Point is proud to support these transformative organizations and their efforts to create a healthier community.
Aging Gracefully in Place Program
Supports expansion of the Aging Gracefully in Place home program to help with home repairs, accessibility modifications, and durable medical equipment and assistive equipment for High Point homeowners over the age of 65, allowing them to live longer in their homes. The program was developed in partnership with researchers at Johns Hopkins University to increase older adults’ mobility, functionality, and quality of life.
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Feasibility Study for Expanding to High Point
Greensboro Housing Coalition will explore the opportunity to expand its scope of programs and services to High Point. Funding will support the organization to convene stakeholders to better understand the capacity and scope of services needed in High Point, conduct a feasibility study, and develop an organizational plan for expansion.
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Urban Park in Highland Village Community
Funding supports the development of a locally-driven and designed half-acre urban park in the Highland Village community, located in the 27260 zip code. The project is focused on increasing healthy eating and physical activity, supporting mental health, and fostering social and community connections. Funding will provide professional design, landscaping, construction repairs, labor, project administration, and park features.
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Healthy Homes Program
Funding provides continued support for the Healthy Homes program, which aims to reduce health-related illnesses such as asthma, COPD, and lead poisoning, caused by poor housing conditions. The service helps residents in substandard housing navigate and connect to existing resources.
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