Holy Cross Health invests more than $1.4 million to support 18 community organizations

This investment will support organizations focused on food security, housing stability, mental health, workforce development

Silver Spring, Md. – (March 4, 2026) – Holy Cross Health Maryland, in partnership with Maryland Physicians Care (MPC), announced a community investment of more than $1.4 million to support 18 nonprofit organizations working to improve food security, housing stability, mental health access, transportation and workforce development across Maryland.

“The investments made with our partners [MPC] reflect our commitment to our mission and the communities we serve,” said Kimberley McBride, regional vice president of community health and well-being at Holy Cross Health Maryland. “We listen, we align and we partner across sectors because we know health is shaped by far more than medical care.”

These investments reflect Holy Cross Health’s continued commitment to addressing the social drivers of health that directly impact the well-being of its members and the communities they call home.

“Improving health outcomes goes beyond medical care,” said Jason Rottman, CEO of Maryland Physicians Care. “By investing in trusted community organizations, we’re helping ensure individuals and families have access to the resources they need to live healthier, more stable lives.”

Funding will support a range of initiatives, including crisis intervention services, food access programs, youth development, housing stability, transportation assistance and health care education and scholarships. Organizations receiving funding include:

• EveryMind – $374,444
• Community FarmShare – $100,000
• Cross Community – $50,000
• So What Else? – $100,000
• Manna Food Center – $100,000
• Capital Area Food Bank – $100,000
• The Universities at Shady Grove – $100,000
• Identity, Inc. – $75,000
• Converted Heart Christian Methodist Episcopal Church – $75,000
• Montgomery County Food Council – $50,000
• Interfaith Works – $50,000
• Gaithersburg HELP – $50,000
• Rainbow Place Shelter – $75,000
• Hughes United Methodist Church – $50,000
• SheRises, Inc. – $45,000
• Kingdom Global Community Development Corporation – $40,000
• Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington - Germantown Branch – $39,960
• Ivy Vine Charities – $10,000

Together, these organizations play a critical role in supporting Maryland residents where they live, learn and work.

Holy Cross Health’s collaboration with MPC reflects a shared commitment to strengthening community partnerships and advancing whole-person care across the state.