Healthy Communities

Service Sites:
- Health Centers
Service Areas:
- Bristol, Danbury, Enfield, Hartford, Meriden, Middletown, New Britain, New London, Norwalk, Stamford, Waterbury
Member Benefits:
- Full-Time Service Opportunities, Living Allowance, Health Insurance, Childcare Assistance, Education Award
Contact Information:
Raneda Porter
(475) 355-1229
porterr@chc1.com
Healthy Communities will have 15 AmeriCorps members who will participate in various activities related to outreach, education, linkage to care, retention in care, Covid vaccination and engagement in healthcare and support services in Enfield, Bristol, Norwalk, Stamford, New Britain, New London, Meriden, Middletown, Danbury, Waterbury, Clinton, Old Saybrook, Hartford, Groton and a variety of community based sites. At the end of the first program year, the AmeriCorps members will be responsible for supporting increased health knowledge and improved access to care among individuals in the communities served. In addition, the AmeriCorps members will leverage 10 volunteers who will be engaged in the support of community events and outreach activities. After their year of service, 7 AmeriCorps members will pursue future engagement in the public sector.
Grantee Organization: Community Health Centers, Inc.
AmeriCorps State Federal Award: $405,000
Local Match Investment: $195,272
Number of Member Positions & Types: 15 Full-Time (1,700-hour) Member Positions
Updated January 2025