Healthbridge Foundation of Greater Waterbury

Funding Gaps in Healthcare

Healthbridge Foundation of Greater Waterbury is a 501(c)3 non-profit established in 2019. We’re committed to making healthcare accessible and investing in the people who will care for our community tomorrow. 

We do this in three ways:

  • Covering medical expenses for those who can’t pay
  • Funding community programs that help people achieve their best health
  • Providing scholarships for students pursuing health professions. It’s a comprehensive approach to meeting local health needs, grounded in equity, inclusion, and real impact. 

As a supporting organization of Connecticut Community Foundation, we share a common commitment to improving healthcare for everyone across Greater Waterbury.  

The Foundation provides services to 13 towns in the Greater Waterbury region, including: Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Cheshire, Middlebury, Naugatuck, Plymouth, Prospect, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott, Woodbury.

Our Grantmaking

Healthbridge Foundation is committed to creating a more equitable and inclusive community across the 13 towns of Greater Waterbury. We increase access to care, relieve medical debt, provide needed medical equipment, and support the next generation of healthcare providers through scholarships.

Our Mission: To facilitate equitable access to health care services for the Greater Waterbury Community.  

Our Vision: Making Waterbury a healthier place to live, work, and play.  

Our Values: Equity. Impact. Inclusion.  

Our Beliefs: Dignity. Community. Promotion. Responsive. Supportive.

Current Grant Opportunities

  • Link to Open Application
    Click here to apply for funding in support of the Borough of Naugatuck.
  • Healthbridge Grant Guidelines
    Click here to view application guidelines.
  • Past Grantees
    Click here to view past grant recipients.

Healthbridge Foundation Trustees:

Ellen Carter, Chair
Elner Morrell, Secretary
Althea Marshall Brooks
Toni Hirst
Theresa Rangel
Amanda Pratte
Marcia Tejeda-Smith, MD
Danytza Ward

 

Andrew Oravecz

For more information, please contact:
Andrew Oravecz, Senior Community Health and Strategy Officer
aoravecz@conncf.org | 203.753.1315