Our Biggest Wins

We strive to be a changemaker, not just a grantmaker. By balancing clearly defined goals and strategies over the long term with risk-taking that allows us to back new and innovative projects, we can have an impact on the health and wellbeing of New Yorkers, especially the most vulnerable.
Learn about some of our biggest wins so far.

Getting New Yorkers Covered Under Health Reform

Getting New Yorkers Covered Under Health Reform

Helped 2.8 million New Yorkers obtain health insurance coverage on the NY State of Health Marketplace through policy analyses, outreach, and enrollment efforts.

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Making Universal Free School Lunch a Reality

Making Universal Free School Lunch a Reality

Expanded free lunch to nearly all of New York City’s 1.1 million school children.

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Meeting the Mark in Diabetes Care

Meeting the Mark in Diabetes Care

Ensured more than 600,000 New Yorkers receive excellent diabetes care and management.

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Growing Community Health Centers

Growing Community Health Centers

Developed a statewide plan to preserve and expand primary care and leveraged $41 million in federal dollars to expand community health centers.

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Improving Oral Health in New York State

Improving Oral Health in New York State

Preserved community water fluoridation for 14 million New Yorkers.

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Expanding Supportive Services for Veterans and Their Families

Expanding Supportive Services for Veterans and Their Families

Helped secure nearly $75 million in federal funding to support veteran families.

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Helping New Yorkers Become Healthier and More Active

Helping New Yorkers Become Healthier and More Active

Scored early victories in six communities statewide to improve access to affordable nutritious food and opportunities for physical activity.

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Spreading a Sustainable Refugee Health Care Model

Spreading a Sustainable Refugee Health Care Model

Provided sustainable health services to refugees in Rochester and replicated the model in Utica and Buffalo.

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