Health Foundation of South Florida Awards $150,000 Grant to Center for Haitian Studies to Strengthen Community Health Initiatives
MIAMI, FL – November 5th, 2025 — The Health Foundation of South Florida has awarded a $150,000 grant to the Center for Haitian Studies (CHS) to expand community health initiatives benefiting residents in Little Haiti, Little River and North Miami.
This investment will allow CHS to strengthen preventive care programs, expand access to vital health services, and continue addressing social determinants of health affecting low to moderate income families.
“At the Health Foundation of South Florida, we’re proud to partner with the Center for Haitian Studies to expand access to quality care,” said Loreen Chant, President and CEO of the Health Foundation of South Florida. “This collaboration helps ensure that more residents, regardless of income or insurance, receive the preventive and chronic care they need, while also advancing data that highlights the essential role the Center plays in improving community health and well-being.”
For decades, the Center for Haitian Studies has provided culturally responsive healthcare, education, and social services to underserved populations in Little Haiti, Little River, North Miami, and throughout Miami-Dade County. The Foundation’s continued support helps CHS meet critical needs and promote wellness through programs that prioritize accessibility, prevention, and community trust.
“Support from the Health Foundation of South Florida is transformational for the communities we serve,” said Dr. Larry Pierre, Founder and Executive Director of CHS. “This grant helps us continue delivering care that reflects our community’s unique needs and strengthens our ability to build a healthier South Florida.”
About the Health Foundation of South Florida
For more than 30 years, the Health Foundation of South Florida has invested over $151 million in nonprofits serving Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties. The Foundation’s mission is to be a catalyst for collaborations, policy, and systems change that improve the health of South Florida communities, with a focus on vulnerable, low- to moderate-income populations. Learn more at www.hfsf.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
About the Center for Haitian Studies
Founded in 1988, the Center for Haitian Studies (CHS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible, culturally competent healthcare and social services to South Florida’s Haitian community. Through its clinic and outreach programs, CHS offers preventive care, health education, and community support services to thousands of individuals each year—advancing health equity and improving quality of life for underserved families. Learn more at www.centerforhaitianstudies.org.
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