Heart of a Giant Foundation to Support Community Blood Pressure Screening and Health Education Project with $5,000 Grant from Foley Hoag Foundation

We are delighted to announce that the Heart of Giant Foundation (HGF) has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Foley Hoag Foundation, which will help improve health outcomes for the most vulnerable residents affected by inequity in the Mattapan, Roxbury, Brockton, Lawrence, and Dorchester community. Through this grant, HGF can increase blood pressure awareness through our Community Blood Pressure Screening and Health Education project.

Since 1981, Foley Hoag Foundation has awarded over $3,800,000 in grants to over 475 organizations working to reduce racial, ethnic, gender, and wealth disparities and promote social justice, access to societal resources, and programs that address inequity in its various forms in the firm’s U.S cities; Greater Boston, New York City, and Metropolitan Washington, D.C. We are delighted to be one of the 19 organizations awarded as part of the 2022 Fall grant cycle. The grants awarded will be utilized to drive community-based approach to improve hypertension awareness with focus on the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities.

Hypertension is a common yet insidious health condition affecting up to 45% of adults in the US. It is the leading risk factor for heart disease and strokes. Fortunately, in most cases, hypertension can be managed and adverse outcomes prevented through clinical care and lifestyle changes. Through the Community Blood Pressure Screening and Health Education Project, Heart of a Giant will offer blood pressure screening and training on home blood pressure monitoring, distribute heart educational materials, and provide tips on healthy eating and physical activities. This project supports the community outreach and awareness of the Heart Healthy Communities (2HC) Program, which aims to empower participants to manage better and prevent hypertension.

Thank you, Foley Hoag Foundation, for recognizing our efforts in driving health equity. We are one step closer to meeting our fundraising goals and changing lives.

If you want to explore ways to contribute to the Heart of A Giant Foundation, click here or visit heartofagiant.org for more details. Thank you in advance for supporting our initiative!