Our Investments
Investing in Strategic Initiatives is a key part of our mission to improve the health and wellness of Marion County residents. We are proud to fund healthcare organizations that make an important and measurable impact in our community.
Instead, we identify organizations that fit our mission to improve local health and wellness outcomes and require additional funds to make a difference in more lives.
Strategic Initiative Partners

Estella Bryd Whitman Community Health Center
Target Health Area: Diabetes and Obesity
Approved Funding: $150,000

FreeD.O.M Dental Clinic
Target Health Area: Dental
Approved Funding: $748,339

Ocala Consulting & Prevention
Target Health Area: Behavioral Health
Approved Funding: $131,500

Interfaith Emergency Services
Approved Funding: $170,300

Kimberly Center
Target Health Area: Behavioral Health / Substance Use
Approved Funding: $314,700

Marion County Children’s Alliance - (SADD Program)
Approved Funding: $97,000

My Life Counsel
Target Health Area: Behavioral Health / Substance Use
Approved Funding: $100,000

Project Hope
Target Health Area: Behavioral Health / Substance Use
Approved Funding: $50,000

TLC
Approved Funding: $70,000

Dove Wellness and Counseling
Target Health Area: Behavioral Health
Approved Funding: $144,000

Kut Different, Inc.
Target Health Area: Behavioral Health
Approved Funding: $40,000

Heart of Florida Health Center
Target Health Area: Dental
Approved Funding: $217,000

SMA
Target Health Area: Behavioral Health/Substance Use
Approved Funding: $411,372

Vet Resource Center, Inc.
Target Health Area: Prevention
Approved Funding: $300,000