CHPW Awards $250,000 to Support Underserved Communities Across Washington
Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW) is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of its Community Investment Fund, awarding a total of $250,000 in unrestricted grants to 25 community-based organizations (CBOs) across Washington state. These organizations provide vital services, from food and housing to maternal health care, to help address health disparities and improve outcomes for underserved populations.
“Community-based organizations continue to play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of families and communities across Washington state,” said Leanne Berge, CEO of Community Health Plan of Washington and its parent organization, Community Health Network of Washington.
“We deeply value our partnerships with these dedicated groups, whose work is essential to improving the health of underserved communities. These grants are designed to strengthen the efforts of our community partners, ensuring they can continue delivering critical services. These organizations remain pillars of their communities, demonstrating resilience and a deep commitment to helping Washingtonians achieve their best health.”
As demand for services grows and resources remain limited, unrestricted funding is more important than ever. CHPW’s Community Investment Fund helps frontline organizations remain resilient, responsive, and deeply rooted in the communities they serve. Since launching the fund in 2020, CHPW has invested $1.49 million in nearly 100 CBOs statewide.
Among this year’s grant recipients is Northwest Harvest, a statewide organization that provides an average of two million meals each month through their statewide network of more than 350 food banks, meal programs, schools, and CBOs.
“Support from CHPW’s Community Investment Fund helps provide nutritious food to communities across Washington. This partnership shows our shared commitment to improving lives and expanding access to resources, and together with community organizations, we’re making a lasting impact for those who need it most,” said Justin Vierela, Director of Community Philanthropy at Northwest Harvest.
This year’s recipients reflect the breadth and strength of Washington’s CBOs, each uniquely positioned to meet the needs of their local populations. From urban centers to rural regions, these organizations are delivering services that make a meaningful difference in the lies of Washingtonians.
The 2025 Community Investment Fund CBO recipients and regions served include:
- Allied People Offering Year-Round Outreach (Greater Columbia, North Central)
- Anacortes Family Center (North Sound)
- Angel Flight West (Statewide)
- BLKBRY(Statewide)
- Cancer Can’t (Spokane)
- Casa Latina (Statewide)
- Chelan Douglas Community Action Council Food Bank (North Central)
- Communities in Schools of Northeast WA (Spokane)
- FamilyWorks (King)
- Federal Way Black Collective (King)
- Foundation for Youth Resiliency & Engagement (North Central)
- Grace Collective (Greater Columbia)
- International Rescue Committee (Statewide)
- Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center (Kitsap)
- Lavender Rights Project (Statewide)
- Multi-Service Center (King)
- Northwest Harvest (Statewide)
- Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (Statewide)
- Oceania Northwest (Snohomish, King, Pierce)
- Our Place Spokane (Spokane)
- Pacific County Immigrant Support (Great Rivers, Southwest Washington)
- Port Angeles Food Bank (Salish)
- The R.I.S.E. Center (Pierce)
*A total of 25 CBOs received the grant and 23 are listed above. The additional two organizations receiving grants serve Indigenous and Native communities; out of respect for these organizations’ cultures and customs, they are not named above. CHPW recognizes the grant as an acknowledgment of their existence, their work, and an offering of support.
