Community Grants Program
In 1990, Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), the parent organization of the local Mercy hospitals, launched a community grants program to support nonprofit organizations addressing critical health and human services in areas served by CHW. Each fall, Sacramento and other CHW service areas distribute community grants to deserving, eligible nonprofit groups.
CHW's role
Since 1990, CHW has distributed $5.3 million to 247 local organizations and $27.7 million in community grants throughout the CHW system. In the Sacramento area, CHW's 2009 community grants totaled $576,374 and were distributed to 31 local nonprofit agencies in Sacramento, Yolo, Placer and Nevada counties. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000 and were awarded to agencies attempting to address the underlying causes of illness - such as homelessness, violence, hunger - as well as specific health issues.
