Just Born supports programs that strive to meet the basic needs of our vulnerable and/or underserved populations. These programs should encourage mental and physical health, create safe neighborhoods, improve food access, improve access to shelter/housing, and promote equitable opportunities for economically disadvantaged children and families.
Programs supported by our Health and Human Service grants include, but are not limited to:
Nutrition and Food Access
- Programs that increase access to sufficient and nutritious food
- Meal service programs that ensure homebound people have access to nutritious food
- Projects that increase cold storage and handling or that make other modifications necessary to serve more people
Health Care Needs
- Providing medical care to unhoused populations
- Mindfulness and Mental Health Initiatives
- Pediatric Therapy Programs – (e.g.: Equine and Developmental therapy…)
- Programs serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Programs enabling older adults to remain independent
Trauma, Abuse, and Safety
- Programs that support trauma informed practices
- Programs that reduce the long-term traumatic effects of abuse and exposure to community violence.
- Domestic violence programs that provide safe shelter, counseling, legal assistance, and other support services.
- Shelter for those fleeing physical, mental, economic, and sexual abuse.