Point32Health Foundation Awards PHIWM $400,000 for Intergeneration Social Connection

August 2, 2024

Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts received a $400,000, three-year general operating grant from Point32Health Foundation. The funds support the organization as it assesses and implements strategies for intergenerational social connection and improved mental health in partnership with the Live Well Springfield Age-Friendly Initiative, the Youth Mental Health Roadmap for Western Massachusetts, and the Youth Mental Health Coalition.


This grant is one of 31 new investments totaling nearly $3 million from Point32Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Point32Health and its family of companies, including Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Tufts Health Plan and Care Partners of Connecticut. The grants support community-led solutions to advance healthier communities and equity in aging in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.


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