LYNNWOOD—At the February 28th board meeting, the Verdant Health Commission Board awarded $3,266,875 to 35 nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the residents of South Snohomish County. Awardees were selected from an open application process and funded programs will support diverse projects throughout the community.
Each of the funded projects addresses one or more of Verdant’s strategic priorities: Healthcare access, mental health services and food security. “We are pleased to invest in these organizations and their innovative approaches to addressing community health and wellness needs,” said Karianna Wilson, Board President.
Since 2011, Verdant has awarded more than $80 million in funding to150 unique grant recipients throughout South Snohomish County. Historically, Verdant has hosted multiple funding cycles a year. In 2025, Verdant will be moving towards one annual funding cycle.
As they transition to an annual cycle, Verdant will be awarding nine-month contracts beginning April 1, 2024, to the current Spring 2024 awardees. Here is the complete list of the 35 recipient organizations:
| Organization | Amount Awarded | Priority Area |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County | $75,000 | Mental Health |
| Center for Human Services | $135,000 | Mental Health |
| ChildStrive | $150,000 | Healthcare Access |
| Community Health Center of Snohomish County | $76,058 | Healthcare Access |
| Compass Health | $78,304 | Mental Health |
| Concern For Neighbors Food Bank | $22,500 | Food Security |
| Cornerstone Medical Services Foundation | $35,250 | Healthcare Access |
| Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County | $141,750 | Mental Health |
| Drug Abuse Council of Snohomish County dba Sound Pathways/Pacific Treatment Alternatives | $98,438 | Mental Health |
| Edmonds College Foundation | $165,000 | Mental Health |
| Edmonds Food Bank | $112,500 | Food Security |
| Edmonds School District | $56,877 | Healthcare Access |
| Edmonds School District | $337,500 | Mental Health |
| Edmonds Senior Center | $82,500 | Healthcare Access |
| Foundation for Edmonds School District | $117,075 | Food Security |
| Hand in Hand | $11,250 | Food Security |
| Inside Health Institute | $37,500 | Mental Health |
| Kindering | $30,000 | Healthcare Access |
| Korean Community Service Center | $108,750 | Mental Health |
| Korean Women’s Association (KWA) | $75,000 | Healthcare Access |
| Lahai Health | $223,875 | Healthcare Access |
| Latino Educational Training Institute | $132,000 | Healthcare Access |
| Medical Teams International | $112,500 | Healthcare Access |
| Mercy House @ St. Pius X | $49,500 | Healthcare Access |
| Parent Trust for Washington Children | $23,977 | Mental Health |
| Prescription Drug Assistance Foundation | $37,500 | Healthcare Access |
| Project Access NW | $75,000 | Healthcare Access |
| Project Girl Mentoring Program | $105,750 | Mental Health |
| Support 7 | $25,511 | Mental Health |
| Therapeutic Health Services | $217,500 | Mental Health |
| UTSAV | $56,250 | Healthcare Access |
| Washington Kids in Transition | $75,000 | Food Security |
| Washington West African Center Formally GTP | $45,000 | Mental Health |
| Wonderland Child & Family Services | $75,000 | Healthcare Access |
| YWCA Seattle, King, Snohomish | $66,260 | Healthcare Access |
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
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