Initiatives & Programs

In addition to providing grants to Allen County agencies to improve the long term health of the community, the Foundation has also created some initiatives and special programs to address areas of need that advance the ministry of the Foundation and our sponsor, the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. The major initiatives and programs operated by the Foundation include:

  • Community Health Resource Directory details over 70 local resources which help Allen County residents access quality, low-cost medical, dental, and mental health and wellness care.
  • Healthcare Navigation and Medical Interpretation The Healthcare Navigation & Medical Interpretation Program was launched in December 2010 using $75,000 seed funding from the Foundation.
  • Allen County Healthy Homes Program works with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the local Fort Wayne Allen County Department of Health to make the community free from lead and household hazards.
  • Healthcare Access Program (HAP) is a collaboration of local stakeholders aimed at strengthening Allen County’s "safety net" of healthcare providers who serve the most vulnerable in our community.