The Northwest Hills Council of Governments (COG) consists of the Mayors and First Selectmen from 21 member towns in the Northwest Corner. It is one of the nine Councils of Governments that have... Learn More
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- Copake, New York: A town served by FCH
- Photo: Town of Copake
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- Pine Plains, New York: A town served by FCH
- Photo: Julian Diamond
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- Salisbury, Connecticut: A town served by FCH
- Photo: Joseph Meehan
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- Foundation for Community Health
- Working for a Healthier Community
- Prevention
- Access
- Collaboration
We are a private, not-for-profit foundation dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the residents of the greater Harlem Valley in New York and the northern Litchfield Hills of Connecticut. To accomplish our mission, we make grants, conduct research, provide technical assistance, and support collaborations and advocacy.
What We Do
Northwest Hills Council of Governments
Listen to Rick Lynn, NHCOG's Executive Director, talk about his organization and the Foundation for Community Health with Marshall Miles on Robin Hood Radio.
Towns We Serve
Our interactive map highlights the areas we serve with links to town, county and state sites and Census Bureau information.
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Grants Awarded
Search Past Grants
For more information on FCH grantmaking, click here to search our grants by Program Area, County, State and/or Year.
Recent Grant Award
FCH is sponsoring a four-part series presented by the Universal Health Care Foundation: "Beyond COVID: Connecting Communities, Health and Care," focusing on how COVID has led to organizations working in new ways across silos to meet people's needs. This grant of $1000 was awarded to Universal Health Care Foundation’s parent organization, CHART via FCH’s donor advised fund with the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation.
Of Interest
Sharon Hospital, Foundation for Community Health partner for sustainable healthcare report
To envision a stable Sharon Hospital of the future, the leadership team and board of directors have partnered with the Foundation for Community Health to study the development of a sustainable... Learn More
Trust-based Philanthropy
Learn about FCH’s new strategic framework. This month, FCH’s Board of Directors approved a new strategic framework for the foundation. The 10-month process culminated in the development of three... Learn More