CVS Health Foundation has awarded $1 million in general operating grants through its Hometown Fund to 20 nonprofit organizations in the Greater Hartford region, aiming to improve access to health care, housing, nutrition, and education.

The grants support organizations advancing health equity and local well-being. “We created the Hometown Fund to support organizations dedicated to improving health outcomes in the communities around our corporate offices in Hartford and Woonsocket,” said Sheryl Burke, President of the CVS Health Foundation. “By supporting local nonprofits, we hope to positively impact and strengthen the communities where we live and work.”

One grantee, Malta House of Care, Inc., will use its funding to expand free behavioral health care, education, and support. “Malta House of Care is grateful for this outstanding support from the CVS Health Foundation,” said Dianne Auger, CEO of Malta House of Care. “Too many Hartford residents must choose between healthcare and basic needs, and many uninsured adults delay medical care because they struggle to afford food, housing, childcare. This funding will support Malta's mission of providing free primary care services to uninsured adults in Greater Hartford and improving their health outcomes. Ensuring that access to healthcare is available for those who need it creates healthy, strong communities. We are proud to be a partner in this effort with the CVS Health Foundation.”

The Hometown Fund has awarded $8 million in local grants since 2022, part of CVS Health’s broader investment in affordable housing, education, and health equity initiatives across Hartford.