Racial Justice Grantees 2026/27

Racial Justice Grants Committee: 2026 Grant Recommendations Totaling $24,000

Approved by FUMCSD Church Council, October 2026

In our seventh annual grant cycle, the Racial Justice Grants Committee recommends to the Church Council the following four grants, totaling $24,000.

The organizations were chosen in alignment with the 2026 Racial Justice Grant Focus Areas of non-profit organizations providing physical and mental health service and resources to communities of color, especially those serving vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, addiction & recovery, and families with children.  

1. A Healthier Me ($6,000): A Healthier Me's mission is to improve the overall health of underserved communities in San Diego by controlling or preventing chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. A Healthier Me has worked to reduce health disparities and improve access to preventive healthcare services for communities that have historically faced barriers to care. 
2. Christie's Place ($6,000): Christie’s Place is a women-led nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of women, children, and families impacted by HIV throughout San Diego County. As the region’s only organization exclusively serving women living with HIV (WLWH), we provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care that promotes healing, resilience, and long-term wellness.
3. Jireh Providers ($6,000): JIREH Providers' mission is to promote generational healing through collective impact by transforming policy, people, and places. JIREH Providers is a Black-led, community-based nonprofit organization founded in response to the inequities exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. We advance health equity by building trusted relationships and eliminating barriers to culturally responsive healthcare throughout San Diego County.
4. Let's talk Black Health and Diaspora ($6,000): Let’s talk Black Health and Diaspora aims to bridge healthcare disparities between Black community members and the diaspora through education and legislative reform.

Visit our Racial Justice Grant page to learn more about this program.