CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE
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Choose Healthy Life (CHL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing health disparities in hard-to-reach communities by equipping Black churches with resources, training, and support to deliver health services and wellness programs. Founded in 2021 during the COVID pandemic, CHL has funded 120 churches across 13 states, facilitating over 3,700 events and reaching more than 110,000 individuals. With an operating budget of $107.7K and total revenues of $2.2M, the organization does not rely on any single funder for 50% or more of its revenue. For more information, visit choosehealthylife.org.
Mission Statement
CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE (CHL) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON PROVIDING THE BLACK CHURCH THE OLDEST AND MOST TRUSTED INSTITUTION IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY - WITH THE NECESSARY RESOURCES, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT TO ADDRESS HEALTH DISPARITIES IN HARD-TO-REACH COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH SERVICES AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS PROGRAMS. OUR PROVEN, SUSTAINABLE, AND SCALABLE MODEL THAT BRINGS TOGETHER FAITH AND SCIENCE IS BASED ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TRAINED FAITH-BASED HEALTH NAVIGATOR IN EACH CHL CHURCH. WE'RE AT THE FOREFRONT OF SHAPING THE HEALTH EQUITY FIELD TO ADDRESS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, AS WELL AS A LEADER ON THE GROUND IN PROVIDING HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND HANDS-ON ACTION WITH VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES. WE AREN'T JUST DISCUSSING THE PATH TOWARDS HEALTH EQUITY - WE'RE PAVING IT. FOUNDED IN 2021 DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE COVID PANDEMIC, CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE FUNDED 120 CHURCHES ACROSS 13 STATES THAT CONDUCTED OVER 3,700 EVENTS AND VACCINATED AND TESTED OVER 110,000 INDIV
Cause Areas
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Public health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE DETROIT ASSOCIATION OF BLACK ORGANIZATIONS
$925.2K
26%
The Willing Heart Care Community Center Inc
$910.9K
25%
Leadership Council for Healthy Communities
$846.7K
23%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$910.9K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE?
No. CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE give?
CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Georgia, and New Jersey. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $911 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE make each year?
In 2024, CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $3.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE fund recently?
In 2024, CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include THE DETROIT ASSOCIATION OF BLACK ORGANIZATIONS, The Willing Heart Care Community Center Inc, and Leadership Council for Healthy Communities. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE?
CHOOSE HEALTHY LIFE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.