St. Luke’s Health has awarded $1.01 million in philanthropic grants to 19 nonprofits in the Greater Houston area, according to an April 6 news release. The grants are intended to address health disparities and enhance the well-being of underserved populations, according to the news release.
What we know
The grants are a part of the CommonSpirit Health Community Health Improvement Grants program. According to a news release, the program will:
- Improve community health
- Advance health equity
- Enhance local services through charitable contributions
“Improving and maintaining health extends beyond the care we provide to patients in our hospitals and clinics, and these grants help bring vital services into additional community settings," said Michael Lawson, Houston Market president for St. Luke’s Health. "Supporting access to these services delivered by nonprofits in our community helps ensure individuals and families are able to obtain the services they need."
The impact
Participating nonprofits applied to receive grant funding to cover issues found within St. Luke’s community health needs assessments. Needs include:
- Improving access to care
- Behavioral health
- Chronic disease
- Food security
- Preventative practices
- Social determinants of health
What they're sayingThe local initiative by St. Luke’s is a part of a larger effort by CommonSpirit Health, which has awarded $15 million to 329 organizations nationwide, according to the release.
Michael Bilton, system director for community health/community benefit, said the grant is an example of how CommonSpirit Health partners with its community.
“By financially supporting and in many cases actively partnering with local organizations in the communities served by our hospitals, we are able to help strengthen prevention, access to care and vital services for people in crisis,” Bilton said.
What else?
These local organizations received grants to support program activities between April 2026 and March 2027:
