Who We Are How We Work News & Reports Contact Us 2020 Year End Update Dec 18, 2020 Dear Friends, As 2020 comes to an end, the Osteopathic Heritage Foundations (the Foundations) would like to express deep gratitude to our nonprofit partners for their continued efforts to address the needs of vulnerable people during such challenging times. Throughout the year, the Foundations have been honored to support agencies in central and southeastern Ohio that not only continue to deliver, but expand, vital services to meet increased demands in the community, resulting from the evolving COVID-19 crisis. To date, the Foundations have approved over $7 million in response to the pandemic and its impacts in the community, supporting over 52 organizations focused on behavioral health and substance use disorders, food security, domestic violence, early childhood education and the growing needs of vulnerable youth. The resiliency, adaptation and innovation of these organizations is remarkable, with results to date including: 12 behavioral health providers located in central and southeastern Ohio, with limited or no telehealth offerings prior to the pandemic, launched new telehealth programs serving thousands of clients who otherwise would not have been reached. More than 6,000 Meals-on-Wheels clients in central and southeastern Ohio are being served each week, as providers respond to a more than 50% increase in demand for services. Trauma informed care curriculum and training was prioritized for early childhood educators and school districts, impacting 74 early childhood educators in central Ohio and six school districts in southeastern Ohio. In addition to direct support to agencies, the Foundations contributed to collaborative response and recovery efforts led by our colleagues. We are grateful for their efforts to quickly mobilize and direct support where it was needed, reaching thousands of additional people in the communities the Foundations serve. Thank you to our funding partners: Athens County Foundation Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board (317 Board) Foundation for Appalachian Ohio The Columbus Foundation United Way of Central Ohio In 2020, through pandemic-related support for health and human service agencies, and an ongoing commitment to advance medical education and research on pressing health issues, the Foundations have continued to advance our mission to improve health and quality of life in the community through education, research and service consistent with our osteopathic heritage. In the year ahead, we look forward to new opportunities to further our mission, in partnership with so many exemplary organizations and institutions. Best wishes to you and your family for a happy holiday season. In gratitude, Terri Donlin Huesman President/CEO Recent Posts Susan Beaudry Named Community Champion Heritage Hall Opens on Ohio University’s Athens Campus Osteopathic Heritage Foundations Welcome Cheryl Graffagnino Fall 2021 Funding Opportunities for Athens County RCIF 2021 Fall Grant Cycle Partnership Legacy Video 2021 Osteopathic Heritage Foundations Welcome Megan Wanczyk The Osteopathic Heritage Foundations Have Moved View latest News / Reports Sign Up For Foundation Announcements Receive our email announcements and keep up with Foundation activities. Stay in Touch Two private, nonprofit foundations comprise the Osteopathic Heritage Foundations. They share a common mission, vision and staff, while maintaining separate governing boards and funding concentrations. Mailing Address 6785 Bobcat Way Suite 200 Dublin, Ohio 43016-1443 (614) 737-4370 heritage@ohf-ohio.org Useful Links Funding Approach Funding Interests News & Reports Impact Stories About Us About the Foundations Leadership Our History Contact Us Copyright 2021 © Osteopathic Heritage Foundations. All Rights Reserved. The Osteopathic Heritage Foundations gratefully credit the Athens Photographic Project and the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine for the use of select images featured throughout our website. Privacy Policy