The Declare Community Fund provided vital resources to nonprofits working in health, recovery, and mentorship. By supporting over ten nonprofit organizations, the fund supported the expansion of programs focused on suicide prevention, disability wellness, and youth mentorship. It fostered collaboration among faith-based groups, social services, and healthcare providers, helping organizations develop new initiatives for long-term sustainability. Grant recipients used the funding to enhance recovery support, host mental health conferences, increase accessibility to wellness programs, train individuals in suicide prevention, and support mentorship programs for youth. 

While the Declare Community Fund cannot take full credit for grant recipients’ accomplishments, the funding provided has played a vital role in expanding their efforts. The organizations partnered with and supported in 2024 include: 

• Mosaic Church – Fighting Chance Recovery expanded recovery support, developed new partnerships, and launched a Sunday evening worship service. 
• Impact Xenia hosted the Keys of Hope mental health conference, engaging 50+ attendees in open discussions about mental health. 
• United Rehabilitation Services (URS) launched Empowered Through Wellness to increase accessibility to health programs for individuals with disabilities. 
• Nehemiah Foundation trained 161 individuals in QPR suicide prevention, installed 10 driving simulators, and initiated an immigrant storytelling project. 
• Westwood Right Project developed educational videos and continued year-round cleanup efforts to improve mental and environmental well-being. 
• Mission Addiction provided life-changing recovery programs, with a 60% improvement in well-being scores among participants. 
• Crossover Community Development strengthened refugee support through English language programs and Cultural Ambassadors training. 
• Big Brothers Big Sisters created three new mentorship matches, reducing waitlist times for local youth. 
• His Hope improved accessibility at His Hope Farm, creating spaces for reflection and recovery.

Why We Did It

The Declare Community Fund addresses social and health challenges by ensuring community organizations have the resources they need to expand their impact. By addressing issues such as mental health stigma, addiction recovery, and mentorship gaps, the fund supported grassroots initiatives to directly serve those in need. It also fostered sustainable impact by supporting programs that will continue to grow over time. Strengthening partnerships among faith-based groups, healthcare providers, and educators was key to creating a network focused on community well-being. The fund reinforced Declare’s mission to uplift communities and provide meaningful, lasting change.