Inclusive Alliance Receives $50k Grant from Health Foundation of Western and Central New York

A non-profit serving multiple Upstate New York counties has received a 50-thousand dollar grant from the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York.

Inclusive Alliance is an independent practice association of health and human service nonprofit agencies operating in the counties of Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, and Oswego.

The funding they’ve received will go to develop infrastructure and their capacity to support their programs throughout Central New York.

Inclusive Alliance seeks to advance the growth and quality of medical services through collaboration and coordination.

“This funding & technical assistance will support planning, development, and capacity building for the central infrastructure that supports our growing network of diverse organizations,” said Lauren Wetterhahn, Executive Director of Inclusive Alliance. “Through collaboration, our network partners with foundations, governmental agencies, health insurance providers, and other non-profit agencies to deliver and expand innovative, evidence-based programs that meet key community needs and to demonstrate the impact of those services on health outcomes.”

“Building a strong, collaborative network of human services providers is an essential strategy for improving the health of our community, and the Health Foundation is proud to support Inclusive Alliance as they build capacity to meet the needs of their member network,” said Nora OBrien-Suric, PhD, President, Health Foundation for Western & Central New York. “As the health care landscape continues to evolve, we are grateful for Inclusive Alliance’s efforts to ensure children and adults in Central New York can access the quality, inclusive services they need and deserve by fostering innovation and coordination among the agencies that serve them.”