Case Study

Cherry Health

Comprehensive fundraising partner with ongoing grant success

Cherry Health is the largest federally qualified health center in Michigan, providing critical health care services to the uninsured and other vulnerable populations.

Kennari Consulting has been a full fundraising partner for Cherry Health since 2015 – helping to complete multiple capital campaigns, creating and implementing a comprehensive annual giving plan, assisting with the creation of a 501(c)3 Support Foundation, and writing the organization and foundation’s grant proposals – totaling over $14 million dollars in secured grant funding.

A few highlights of grant funds Kennari Consulting partnered to secure:

  • $320,000 from Spectrum Health Healthier Communities to provide vision and dental services
  • $1,000,000 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for “COVID-19, Vaccine Administration, and Equity: Cherry Health’s Comprehensive Community Response”
  • $2,000,000 from HRSA (federal funding) for Optimizing Virtual Care – to integrate a series of digital tools, enhancements, and platforms to enhance Cherry Health’s continuum of care
  • $400,000 from Delta Dental Foundation for a new facility in Greenville, Michigan
  • $75,000 from the Greenville Area Community Foundation  for a new facility in Greenville, Michigan

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