Neighborhood Medical Center Named as BofA Tallahassee 2024 Neighborhood Champion

Commemorating its sixth year, Bank of America’s Neighborhood Champions® program provides multiyear flexible grant funding annually to high-impact nonprofits in nearly 40 communities nationwide. In Tallahassee, Bank of America has named Neighborhood Medical Center as its local 2024 Neighborhood Champion for its work to provide and facilitate access to healthcare and enhance the health of individuals through education, prevention and outreach.

As a Neighborhood Champion, Neighborhood Medical Center is awarded a $50,000 grant over two years, leadership training resources for the organization’s executive director, access to technical coaching and a national network of nonprofit peers.

“This year we celebrate five years of strengthening Tallahassee nonprofits that provide solutions to local challenges and promote economic advancement through Neighborhood Champions,” said David Hulse, president, Bank of America Tallahassee. “Providing these high-impact nonprofits with flexible funding and leadership training helps them address critical needs and create meaningful lasting change in our communities. Countless individuals, families and neighborhoods have felt the profound impact that these nonprofits have had in Tallahassee over the past five years.” 

Neighborhood Medical Center is supporting low- and moderate-income communities by helping to keep the community healthy. This new grant funding will help support the opening of a new pharmacy in the Southside of Tallahassee to meet the critical needs of the community.

“This generous grant from Bank of America will help us provide care to an underserved population and provide life-sustaining medications and unlimited access to health care for disadvantaged residents,” said Jeanne Freeman, CEO, Neighborhood Medical Center. “Bank of America is truly invested in helping provide social and economic growth in the Tallahassee region.”

Neighborhood Champions is part of the bank’s longstanding efforts to build thriving communities by addressing issues fundamental to economic opportunity. The invitation-only program is highly competitive, with awardees selected by a committee comprised of community leaders and past awardees. Since 2019, Bank of America has invested over $9 million in more than 200 nonprofits within more than 40 communities through the Neighborhood Champions program.

Past Tallahassee Neighborhood Champions include: Omega Lamplighters, Big Bend Homeless Coalition, Big Bend Habitat for Humanity, Girl Scouts Gateway Council and Second Harvest of the Big Bend.