Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan supporting 21 organizations through its philanthropic arm, the Point32Health Foundation
June 18, 2026
Canton, MA — Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan today announced 21 grants through its philanthropic arm, the Point32Health Foundation. The grants will support community organizations in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
These general operating grants support nonprofits that improve conditions for older adults and help build thriving, healthier communities for all ages.
“As a not-for-profit health plan, we know that healthier communities ensure better outcomes and more affordable care for everyone,” said Kristin Lewis, president of the Point32Health Foundation and executive vice president of Point32Health. “Through these investments we are working with community organizations to create environments where individuals can live with dignity, connection and opportunity as they age.”
The Point32Health Foundation builds on a tradition of service and giving to support communities throughout the region. As the philanthropic arm of Point32Health, the parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, the Point32Health Foundation is a separate nonprofit that has its own board of directors and dedicated source of funding. All grants and matching gifts to community-based organizations come exclusively from an invested fund to support the Foundation’s work. This helps ensure that the Foundation has a consistent source of funding to help strengthen communities year after year.
The grants will be provided to the following nonprofit organizations:
Connecticut
Connecticut Age Well Collaborative (Statewide, Connecticut)
Support statewide age-inclusive community initiatives that strengthen relationships between older adults, local leaders and cross-sector partners to advance more accessible communities across Connecticut.
Massachusetts
Aging Community Reintegration Initiative (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)
Support a first in-the-nation unit developed for incarcerated men aged 55+ to successfully transition back to the community. The initiative provides specialized and mandatory treatment programs focused on the specific needs of this aging population. It also provides training to officers and other staff in and out of the prison system to better support this group. The Initiative is a collaboration between Boston University’s Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences and the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office.
Alter Dementia (Boston, Massachusetts)
Leverage existing trust and structure within faith communities to strengthen community-based dementia education and care models. The program is run through the Hospice of the Good Shepherd in Massachusetts and plans to add at least four congregations over the next two years.
Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH Chapter (Greater Boston, Massachusetts)
Partner with diverse communities in Boston to deepen relationships and better serve and collaborate with communities and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (Statewide, Massachusetts)
Increase social connection, leadership abilities and reduce isolation for older people with Autism by supporting peer-led virtual support groups.
Berkshires Tomorrow Inc. (Berkshire County, Massachusetts)
Establish and support an Age Friendly Berkshires Advisory Board to create a “healthy aging in all things” toolkit for the entire region. Funding will also support a peer-led connections model for older adults who may be at risk of social isolation that builds trust, strengthens social connection and supports early identification of mental health needs. Berkshires Tomorrow Inc. is the non-profit arm of Berkshire Regional Planning Commission.
Just Roots (Franklin County, Massachusetts)
Advances food access, health systems and healthy aging initiatives through community-supported agriculture, food access programming and partnerships with healthcare providers and community-based organizations. Through collaborative Food Is Medicine efforts and community-driven approaches, Just Roots works to reduce barriers to healthy food access and support long-term positive health outcomes.
Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless (Statewide, Massachusetts)
Support a statewide network of advocates promoting policy and systems change that address increasing rates of homelessness, especially among older people.
Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative (Statewide, Massachusetts)
Convene and coordinate a statewide network of partners and support locally driven age- and dementia-friendly efforts. Support the implementation of the organization’s strategic plan and the state’s ReiMAgine Aging plan. Fiscally sponsored by Third Sector New England.
Senior Connection (Worcester County, Massachusetts)
Support the capacity of the BarberConnect Mobile Wellness Initiative, a mobile barber shop outreach model designed to improve access to health and economic benefits for older adults in rural Central Massachusetts.
Southcoast Food Policy Council (Southeastern, Massachusetts)
Connect and convene local food producers, consumers and community leaders to pursue policy and systems change that strengthens regional food systems, improves community health and eliminates food insecurity.
Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusetts (Worcester County, Massachusetts)
Expand culturally responsive healthy aging and advocacy initiatives that support older adults in building leadership skills, accessing resources and shaping policies that impact their communities.
Maine
Full Plates Full Potential (Statewide, Maine)
Support Hunger Free Maine, a statewide coalition of organizations working together to advance policies, strategies and investments to end hunger across Maine.
New Hampshire
Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County (Hillsborough County, New Hampshire)
Expand Dine Out Club, a restaurant dining initiative to address hunger and social isolation among older adults in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire Community Loan Fund (Statewide, New Hampshire)
Enhance the capacity of organization’s resident-owned communities (ROC) model to support older adults aging in place by assessing resident needs, strengthening service coordination, social connection and engaging a peer-to-peer exchange to replicate learnings across the statewide ROC network.
Victory Women of Vision (Manchester, New Hampshire)
Support the leadership capacity of new American older adults and their families by embracing their cultural heritage so they can thrive as they build new lives.
Vital Communities (Upper Valley, New Hampshire)
Expand the “Making Connections” series in New Hampshire, equipping older adults with knowledge, tools and advocacy skills to improve transportation access and foster more inclusive, mobility-friendly communities.
Rhode Island
Age-Friendly Rhode Island (Statewide, Rhode Island)
Advance age-friendly community initiatives that strengthen cross-sector collaboration, combat ageism and improve community livability for older adults across Rhode Island.
Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island (Statewide, Rhode Island)
Support, food access and healthy aging initiatives that help older adults manage chronic illness, reduce social isolation and maintain independence across Rhode Island.
Progreso Latino (Statewide, Rhode Island)
Support leadership development, civic engagement and community organizing opportunities that empower older Latino adults to advocate for healthier communities.
Southside Community Land Trust (Statewide, Rhode Island)
Strengthen community-based food access and urban agriculture initiatives that improve healthy food access, social connection and land stewardship opportunities for older adults and low-income residents in Rhode Island.
About Point32Health
Point32Health, the parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, is a leading not-for-profit health and well-being organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable health care. Serving nearly 2 million members, our purpose is to guide and empower healthier lives.