Campaign Overview

When COVID-19 struck in early 2020, underserved communities were hit the hardest. The Health Initiative launched an emergency response to provide critical medical supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), and essential healthcare services to those who needed it most.

What We Provided

• PPE Distribution: 50,000+ masks, 10,000+ face shields, 5,000+ gowns distributed to community members
• Emergency Medical Services: Free COVID-19 testing, telehealth consultations, symptom monitoring
• Food & Essential Supplies: Emergency food boxes for quarantined families, household supplies
• Health Education: Multilingual COVID-19 prevention education, vaccination information, mental health support
• Community Health Worker Network: Trained CHWs to provide door-to-door health checks and resource connections

Communities Served

We focused on the most vulnerable populations: low-income families, essential workers without health insurance, immigrant communities, seniors living alone, and individuals with pre-existing conditions.

Campaign Impact

• 15,000+ community members received PPE and supplies
• 3,500+ free COVID-19 tests provided
• 2,000+ telehealth consultations conducted
• 800+ families received emergency food assistance
• 50+ Community Health Workers deployed

How Funds Were Used

• 45% – PPE and medical supplies procurement
• 25% – Emergency medical services and testing
• 15% – Food and essential supplies distribution
• 10% – Health education materials and outreach
• 5% – Administrative and coordination costs

Campaign Results: SUCCESSFUL

Goal: $75,000 | Raised: $82,450 (110% of goal)

Thanks to the generosity of 450+ donors, we exceeded our goal and served thousands of families during the most critical months of the pandemic. This campaign laid the foundation for The Health Initiative’s ongoing work in emergency response and community health.

Thank You to Our Supporters

This campaign was made possible by individual donors, local businesses, healthcare professionals who volunteered their time, and community partners who helped distribute supplies. Together, we showed that even in crisis, compassionate communities can rise to meet the challenge.