$162,400 in Muscatine Health Support Fund Grants Awarded

The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine is pleased to announce the awarding of $162,400 in grants to support local charitable programs and projects through the Muscatine Health Support Fund.

The Muscatine Health Support Fund’s purpose is to encourage, assist, establish, maintain, and develop projects to improve community health and aid the growth and development of the health care system for the City of Muscatine and the surrounding area. Priority was given to the two community health focus areas identified through the Muscatine County Health Improvement Plan—Behavioral Health (Mental Health and Substance Use) and Nutrition, Physical Activity & Weight.

Organizations that received grants include:

Community Health Care, Inc. - $40,000 to support the new on-site pharmacy at its expanded Muscatine clinic to improve access to affordable prescription medications and better health outcomes.

EveryChild - $10,000 for the Mississippi Valley Child Protection Center to support trauma-informed services for children and families impacted by abuse, violence, and other traumatic experiences.

Muscatine County Boxing Club - $2,500 in matching funds to support club operations to provide a safe, structured environment for local youth to improve their physical fitness, build confidence, and develop life skills.

NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley - $12,000 to expand access to free, peer-led mental health education, support, and awareness programming throughout Muscatine County.

Riding for Success - $500 for an adaptive mounting block and rider scholarships to support therapeutic horseback riding lessons for individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional limitations.

River Bend Food Bank - $30,000 to support school-based food programs and expand access to healthy, nutritious foods for children and families experiencing food insecurity throughout Muscatine County.

Trinity Muscatine Foundation - $40,000 to support equipment and surgical innovations for the da Vinci 5 surgical robot to build a strong robotic surgery program and expand access to advanced surgical care.

Trinity Muscatine Public Health - $27,400 for the Muscatine Community Health Access and Education Initiative to create a centralized access point for health education, prevention services, and resource navigation throughout Muscatine County.

Nearly five decades ago, visionary community leaders came together with a shared goal: ensuring access to strong, local health care in Muscatine. Their innovative approach established what is now the Muscatine Health Support Fund, creating a lasting legacy of community investment. Today, that vision continues to make an impact, with more than $7 million awarded in grants to strengthen and support local health care.

“The Muscatine Health Support Fund is a testament to what can be accomplished when a community comes together around a shared vision,” said Rebecca Harden-Jones, Programs Manager at the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine. “We are proud to continue this legacy by investing in organizations that are addressing local health care needs, expanding access to services, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of Muscatine County residents.”