Subaward Project

YWCA Central Massachusetts Breast and Cervical Health


This project expands on one funded through an NNLM grant (2021-2022) that provided education, outreach, and referral to cancer screenings to women of color at risk for a breast or cervical cancer diagnosis. The YWCA worked with religious and other culturally specific organizations to reach more of the target audience and provide health information. Now, the YWCA seeks to add to its target audience by reaching out to seniors at senior-serving organizations. The program will continue to distribute information from NNLM sources and to refer individuals to Family Health Center for cancer screenings.

Awardee

Lead Organization: YWCA Central Massachusetts
Project Lead: Bennie Finch
Project Lead: Sofia Perno

Demographics

Age Group: Adults (19-64 yrs.), Seniors (65+ yrs.)
Sexual & Gender Minorities: Women
Geographic Type: Medically Underserved Areas/Populations
Race & Ethnicity: Blacks/African Americans, Hispanics/Latin Americans
Roles of Participants Project is Intended to Serve: General Public

Award Details

Funding Source: Region 7
Project Category: Outreach
Period of Performance: May 1, 2023 - Apr 30, 2024
Project Status: Awarded

Project Funding

Federal Fiscal Year 2023: $20,000