Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Community Health Improvement Grant

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YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF PIERCE AND KITSAP COUNTIES

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Funding Amount

$89,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Community Health Improvement Grant

Funder: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH)

Status: Award announced April 23, 2025

Award Amount: $89,000

Geographic Scope: Kitsap County and Pierce County, Washington

Focus Areas:

Evidence-based chronic disease management programs

Diabetes Prevention Program (Prevent T2)

Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring

Enhance®Fitness programs

Health outcomes improvement for individuals with chronic diseases

Program Expansion:
Grant provides funding to expand:

Diabetes Prevention Program Prevent T2: Total 31 enrolled, 3.65 BMI decrease

Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring: Offered through Marvin Williams Recreation Center (Kitsap County) and Mercy Housing (Pierce County); 113 enrolled, 9.8% systolic and 5.7% diastolic decrease

Enhance®Fitness: 316 enrolled, 5.4% increase in arm curl reps, 75% increase in stair confidence, 33.3% pain decrease, 25% loneliness decrease

Additional Programs Supported:

Y Weight Loss Program: 228 enrolled, 1.8% BMI decrease, 18.2% confidence increase

LIVESTRONG at the Y: 60 enrolled, 11.5% walking distance increase, 32.4% leg press increase

Parkinson's Programming (Rock Steady Boxing, Pedaling for Parkinson's): 66 enrolled

ACT! Childhood Healthy Living Program: 20 referred youth, 67 total served

Financial Assistance:
As of 2025, 53% of participants in ACT!, Prevent T2, and Weight Loss Program receive YMCA financial assistance to ensure access to life-changing programs.

Evidence-Based Impact:
Programs have demonstrated effectiveness in improving health outcomes for participants with chronic diseases.