Inova announces recipients of annual Community Health Opportunities funding in support of local nonprofits

Fairfax, VA – Inova today announced Community Health Opportunities funding for 26 nonprofit organizations working to address the social drivers of health and improve the well-being of Northern Virginia residents.

Administered through Inova’s Division of Community Health, the annual funding opportunity supports community-based organizations that provide essential services to under-resourced populations and help address priorities identified through Inova’s Community Health Needs Assessments. The recipients were selected through a competitive application process that drew nearly 100 proposals from organizations across the region.

“Improving health extends far beyond the walls of our hospitals and care sites,” said J. Stephen Jones, MD, FACS, President and CEO, Inova. “These organizations are trusted partners in our communities, helping address challenges such as food insecurity, behavioral health, housing concerns, access to care and other factors that impact health and well-being. We are proud to support their work and strengthen our shared commitment to building healthier communities across the region.”

The 2026 Community Health Opportunities funding recipients are:

• Campagna Center
• Catholic Charities Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic
• Community Lodgings, Inc.
• Ethiopian Community Development Council, Inc.
• Family Counseling Center of Greater Washington
• Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services, Inc.
• JSSA (Jewish Social Service Agency)
• Kitchen of Purpose
• Legacy Farms
• Loudoun Cares
• Loudoun Serenity House
• Loving Hands Touch Ministry, Inc.
• Northern Virginia Dental Clinic
• Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons (NVRC)
• Parkway Church Food Pantry
• Pathway Homes
• Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington
• Rising Hope Mission Church
• Ryan Bartel Foundation
• Senior Services of Alexandria
• Shepherd’s Center of Northern Virginia
• The Arc of Northern Virginia
• The Chris Atwood Foundation
• USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation
• Women Giving Back, Inc.
• Youth For Tomorrow

Inova requests proposals for Community Health Opportunities funding annually, encouraging nonprofit organizations to develop and expand programs that address the diverse health needs of Northern Virginia residents. Applicants are evaluated on their ability to deliver measurable community impact, address identified health priorities and demonstrate responsible stewardship of resources.

Through these investments, Inova and its community partners are working together to improve access to care, reduce health disparities and advance the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

For more information about Inova Community Health Opportunities and other community programs, visit Inova Community Health.

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About Inova

We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy. We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient’s whole health to help them flourish. Through our expansive network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, and outpatient services, Inova provides care for more than 1 million unique patients every year. Total patient visits exceed 4 million annually, demonstrating our ability to deliver the best clinical care and ensuring a seamless experience for all who rely on us for their healthcare needs.

Consistently ranked and recognized as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, Inova’s world-class care is made possible by the strength and breadth of our network, our 26,000 team members, our technology and our innovation. In 2025, Inova was named the Health System of the Year by Press Ganey, a national leader in healthcare experience, recognizing our excellence in patient care, team member engagement, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality healthcare to each person in every community we are privileged to serve – regardless of ability to pay – every day of their life. More information about Inova can be found at Inova.org.