Current Grantees

BREM Foundation — Award Amount: $10,000

Brem Foundation improves breast cancer screening rates, health outcomes, and survival for women across the Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region, particularly women who are medically and financially underserved and those who face systemic injustices that create obstacles to accessing care.

Brem’s program, Wheels for Women, provides cost-free transportation to and from breast care appointments throughout the DMV and Baltimore. Support from the Qlarant Foundation expands reach and ride services across the region.

Child Resource Connect — Award Amount: $40,000

Child Resource Connect’s Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Program improves access to mental health care services to children ages 0-5 and their families by providing coaching, tools, and evaluative resources to child care centers and family caregivers throughout Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties. Caregivers receive support from Family Engagement Specialists, who assist in identifying additional resources available to families and make referrals to other community programs.

Georgia Lions Lighthouse — Award Amount: $8,000

Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation is currently one of the only statewide providers for uninsured and under-insured patients, falling under 200% of the federal poverty level guidelines in need of comprehensive vision care. Qlarant Foundation funds support the Indigent Vision Care Clinics and two optometric technicians who will routinely provide vision services in federally qualified health centers, in Southern Georgia.

Good Samaritan Health Centers of Gwinnett — Award Amount: $40,000

The Good Samaritan Health Centers of Gwinnett provides services at an affordable cost, giving families a healthcare “home” upon which they can depend. The Access to Healthcare for the Uninsured and Indigent program creates an atmosphere of dignity and respect, regardless of race, ethnicity, or religion. By providing linguistically and culturally appropriate care, they help patients move from perpetual self-need to self-sustaining independence.

Key Point Health Services — Award Amount: $20,000

The Enhancing Access to Clozapine Treatment by Removing Barriers at Key Point Health program is to enhance access to essential clozapine treatment for at-risk clients by addressing barriers to care and promoting health equity. Qlarant Foundation funds will purchase uninsured and non-reimbursable medical equipment necessary for the operation of Athelas Clozapine Regulation Machines. These devices enable clients to complete required Absolute Neutrophil Count monitoring conveniently in-clinic, removing the need for external lab visits, which many clients avoid due to anxiety, transportation challenges, or limitations from the effects of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Light of the World Clinic — Award Amount: $50,000

The Light of the World Clinic seeks to increase awareness and access to free holistic healthcare for underserved and uninsured individuals in Broward County, Florida. The program aims to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits by providing primary and essential healthcare services, thereby alleviating pressure on public hospitals. This program meets the urgent needs of the uninsured and underinsured and aligns closely with Qlarant Foundation’s focus on empowering healthcare initiatives for the most vulnerable populations in South Florida.

Mission of Mercy – Texas — Award Amount: $20,000

Mission of Mercy’s main purpose is to provide free medical, dental, vision, and mental healthcare, along with free prescription medications, to the uninsured, underserved working poor, so they can remain healthy, self-sufficient, and able to work. They provide care through both paid and volunteer medical professionals and take the extra time needed to welcome every patient. Through loving, individualized care, and access to a wide range of health services, including heath education, Mission of Mercy serves as a catalyst for change in the health care community and inspires others to improve the way they serve.

NAMI Collier County — Award Amount: $15,000

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Collier County’s children’s mental health program—HUGS—improves access to mental health care for children who come from low-income or uninsured families, as well as ethnic minorities and rural families. NAMI increases health equity among vulnerable populations in Collier County, Florida by screening over 2,500 children per year through our well-established relationships with the public school system, early learning centers, and a wide range of non-profit partners.

Pathway Homes — Award Amount: $30,000

Pathway Homes’ Path V Mobile Support Unit will help improve the health of individuals and families by connecting currently homeless families to housing and setting up the household for an enhanced quality of life which will help address several issues including access to health care. Stable housing provides a foundation for better physical and mental health outcomes. Path V is a low-barrier mobile drop-in center for people experiencing homelessness, offering shower units, case management support, and other direct outreach services.

Shepherd’s Hope — Award Amount: $40,000

Shepherd’s Hope raises awareness of the patient’s issues, provides access to free, high quality, equitable and compassionate medical care to the underserved and uninsured in Central Florida. The program significantly benefits the region’s broader health care system by helping lower the cost of health insurance and unburdening the already strained health care system. No matter what an individual journey is, when they are in a need of health care and without health insurance, they can be provided with quality care without any financial burden.

Calvary Women’s Services — Award Amount: $33,000

Calvary Women’s Services empowers homeless women in Washington, DC to transform their lives through housing, health, education, and employment programs. These programs are designed for women who are survivors of violence and trauma, living with mental illness, or in recovery from substance addiction. Through personalized services and peer support, each woman identifies and builds on her own strengths to meet her goals for safe housing, good health, and financial independence. The renewed support of the Qlarant Foundation expands these services for clients.

Chesapeake College Foundation — Award Amount: $50,000

The Chesapeake College Foundation program provides hands-on training opportunities for future nurses, paramedic/emergency medical technicians, medical assistants, and  radiological/surgical technicians, among other health care workers. The manikin purchased with Qlarant Foundation funds simulates the experience of pregnancy, labor, and delivery, allowing students to practice their skills in obstetrics and childbirth techniques; it is a technology driven robot.

Community Free Clinic — Award Amount: $35,000

The Health Equity for Washington County program at Community Free Clinic addresses historical inequities in access to health care. The program’s main focus is to connect more individuals with services that can result in positive health outcomes. This program will work to connect those without insurance to primary care, and enroll individuals with chronic illness into management and education programs. It takes a holistic approach to care by screening patients for social determinant of health needs and helping them access critical resources for transportation, employment, housing, and food insecurity.

Maryland Foundation of Dentistry — Award Amount: $25,000

The Maryland Foundation of Dentistry (MFD) targets the most vulnerable populations, those that are most challenged in accessing dental care. Currently, only 25% of dentists in Maryland accept Medicaid, and seniors and other adults with disabilities are unable to pay out of pocket for their dental care, so they often go without needed treatment until their declining oral health becomes an emergency. Volunteer MFD dentists perform treatments in their private offices and treat patients until their oral health is fully restored.

Partners in Care, Maryland — Award Amount: $30,000

The Ride Partners Program by Partners In Care Maryland, Inc. is designed to provide older adults with no-cost, safe, reliable, and volunteer-driven transportation to essential destinations such as medical appointments, grocery stores, pharmacies, and social activities. This program ensures older adults can maintain their independence, access critical resources, and stay connected to their communities, reducing isolation and enhancing their health and quality of life.

Talbot County Empty Bowls — Award Amount: $4,000

Talbot County Empty Bowls raises awareness and alleviates hunger and food insecurity in Talbot County. Six out of every ten students receive free or reduced meals. 11% of Talbot County residents are food insecure. The Qlarant Foundation grant funds operating costs and expenses associated with planning and executing the February 2026 Community Gathering Dinner to raise funds to be distributed to local charities focused on alleviating hunger in the community.