February 9
LCH Health and Community Services Awarded Grant from Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity to Advance Health Justice
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — FEB. 4, 2026 — LCH Health and Community Services (LCH) announced it has received a grant from Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity. This funding is part of a national initiative that has now reached all 50 U.S. states, providing more than $67 million to community-led organizations dedicated to eliminating systemic health conditions.
Since its launch in 2021, the Fund for Health Equity has supported 301 organizations focused on diversifying the healthcare workforce and leveraging innovation to ensure all individuals, regardless of zip code or background, have access to high-quality, culturally responsive care.
“Thank you to Direct Relief for awarding LCH Health and Community Services a grant to help us provide accessible, affordable, welcoming, bilingual, bicultural women’s healthcare for all in our community!” said Ronan W. Gannon, CEO at LCH. “This support from Direct Relief allows us to expand our reach and continue providing person-centered care that respects the dignity and unique needs of every member of our community.”
The Fund, supported by the AbbVie Foundation, Eli Lilly and Company, and MacKenzie Scott, recently issued $4 million in its latest round of funding to 28 organizations, including LCH.
“The organizations receiving this support are critically important to their communities,” said Dr. Byron Scott, Direct Relief’s Chief Health Officer. “This support allows them to do even more to help people live healthy lives.”
By focusing on inclusive health outcomes, LCH continues to lead the way in creating a more integrated healthcare system for the local community.