Health Projects Center Accepts Community Impact Grant to Support Aging Safely at Home

Santa Cruz, CA - July 1, 2024 - Health Projects Center (HPC) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $25,000 from the Community Foundation for Monterey County.

This grant will support HPC’s mission to help people age safely at home by supporting high-quality services and programs in Monterey County and benefit older adults, family caregivers, and healthcare professionals.

“Older adults are the fastest growing population in the Monterey Bay region,”  said John Beleutz, Executive Director at Health Projects Center.  “This grant supports our efforts to help people age at home with dignity.”

The $25,000 Community Impact grant was paid from the Frank Pye Smith, MD Medical Facilities Fund, the Margaret L. Musser Field of Interest Fund, and the Ken and Gundy DuVall Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County. The grant will support HPC's initiatives of expanding care management programs to assist 25% more low-income individuals, extending HPC’s reach into rural and underserved communities, and investing in technologies to support a mobile workforce. Additionally, this grant will help HPC address the growing need of older adults in the community.

Community Foundation for Monterey County’s commitment to investing in community health aligns closely with HPC's values and objectives, making this partnership a significant step towards building a healthier and more resilient community.

Go to www.hpcn.org to learn more about HP