Pam Trefler
Founder
Boston residents are unable to afford healthcare
Access to quality healthcare should not depend on affordability. We are committed to eliminating barriers like this for all who seek medical care.
A residents lack access to fresh groceries
Proximity to and availability of nutritious food is key to overall health and wellness. Research shows that access to grocery stores is linked to lower rates of obesity, diabetes, and other diet-related diseases.
of all Boston deaths are caused by cancer
The rate of cancer diagnoses and deaths in Boston is higher in low-income and communities of color. We look to change that by supporting innovative ideas and initiatives aimed at providing early cancer screenings and equitable access to healthcare.
Through data driven technology innovation, CareMessage is reducing health disparities and increasing the efficiency of community health center care in Boston and across the country.
The MGH Cancer Center is a national leader in cancer care equity and we are proud of our longstanding partnership. Ensuring that all communities have access to high quality cancer care is central to achieving health equity.
Father’s Uplift assists fathers in overcoming barriers to meaningfully engaging with their children. Their community informed approach puts the relationships between fathers and their children at the center, with clinical support, peer mentoring, and love to ensure lasting bonds and stronger families.
As Roxbury’s largest employer and institutional health anchor, the Dimock Center combines high quality patient care, innovative programs, and community-driven solutions towards advancing health equity. The Trefler Foundation is proud of its seed support of the Road to Wellness 5K.
As a pioneer in providing medically tailored meals to those in need, Community Servings continues to deepen its scale and impact through creative, science-based interventions to help eradicate hunger in Massachusetts.
