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4 Introduction Message from the President and CEO .................................................................................4 Overview of The Health Foundation...................................................................................... 5 Chapter 1: The Early Years From Health Plan to Foundation ............................................................................................6 Hiring a Visionary Leader .............................................................................................................9 Initial Strategic Planning ...........................................................................................................10 Building and Sustaining a Foundation ............................................................................... 12 Service Area ..................................................................................................................................... 18 Chapter 2: Synergy Initiative Overview of the Synergy Initiative ........................................................................................ 19 Round 1: Oral Health Initiatives ............................................................................................. 22 Round 1: Together For Kids ...................................................................................................... 26 Round 2: Home Again ............................................................................................................... 28 Round 3: A Better Life ................................................................................................................30 Round 3: Worcester Initiative for Supported Reentry ................................................. 32 Round 4: Worcester Regional Food Hub .......................................................................... 34 Round 5: Encompass ................................................................................................................. 36 Round 5: Private Well Program ............................................................................................. 38 Round 5: Quaboag Connector............................................................................................. 40 Round 6: Overview of Round 6 Projects ........................................................................... 42 Synergy Initiative Projects, 2000-Present .......................................................................44 Chapter 3: Activation Fund Overview of the Activation Fund .......................................................................................... 45 Abby's House ..................................................................................................................................46 Catholic Charities Worcester County .................................................................................. 47 Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center ..........................................................48 Activation Fund Projects, 2000-2023 ...............................................................................50 Table of Contents