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Restoring Health and Health Equity in Central Wisconsin Housing

Awarded in 2025
Community Impact Grant
Updated Apr 24, 2025

At a Glance

This initiative addresses the impact of safe, adequate housing on health and health equity and seeks to improve health outcomes in Marquette, Portage, Waupaca, Waushara and Wood counties by improving the timeliness and accessibility of housing rehabilitation services provided to low-to-moderate income households through its Housing Repairs program. CAP will test select interventions to determine their impact on health outcomes and engage other community action agencies to inform and share best practices. Katie Livernash, Extension Portage County, UW–Madison, serves as the academic partner.

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Enhancing Access to Culturally Appropriate Mental Health Services for Immigrants and Refugees

Year Awarded: 2025
This initiative will introduce a novel peer-led, evidence-based approach to improve access to culturally appropriate mental health services for immigrant and refugee communities in South Central Wisconsin. By addressing the significant barriers these populations face, the program aims to fill existing service gaps through a comprehensive, multifaceted strategy. Matthew Wolfgram, PhD, UW–Madison, College of Letters & Science, serves as the academic partner.
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From Seeds to Table: Indigenous Culinary Partnership and Education

Year Awarded: 2025
The From Seeds to Table project aims to address food insecurity and health disparities in the Oneida community by reclaiming traditional Haudenosaunee culinary practices. This initiative will provide nutritious, culturally appropriate meals, offer educational courses on traditional meal preparation, and build a sustainable framework for food sovereignty, while addressing both immediate nutritional needs and long-term health and cultural sustainability.