Boston Public Health Commission Distributes $1.5 Million To 34 Community-Based Organizations

South End MA

19 May, 2022

2:55 AM

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Press release from Boston Public Health Commission: May 13, 2022 BOSTON—May 13--2022 – The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) has awarded $1.5 million in funding to 34 community-based organizations that are working to address social determinants of health. The funding, from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), will support the local organization's general operation costs to offset losses from the pandemic and stabilize these critical organizations and resources. The funding was approved by the Boston City Council in 2021 and distributed in 2022. This press release was produced by Boston Public Health Commission. The views expressed here are the author's own.