CHAP Builds on a Year of Growth, Looks Ahead to 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, Community Health Access Project (CHAP) is reflecting on a year marked by growth, collaboration, and a continued commitment to serving neighbors across our region.
Throughout the past year, CHAP expanded its network of partner agencies, strengthening its ability to coordinate care for individuals and families facing health and social challenges. By operating as a Pathways Community HUB, CHAP works alongside Community Health Workers to connect people to medical care, housing stability, transportation, food access, behavioral health services, and other essential supports that directly impact long-term well-being.
In 2025, CHAP proudly welcomed several new agencies into its HUB network, each bringing critical services and local expertise:
Shelby Helpline Ministries, expanding access to emergency assistance and local support services
Erie County Health Department, strengthening public health collaboration and prevention-focused care
Family Health Services, increasing access to comprehensive medical and preventive care
Goodwill of Marion Delaware Union Crawford Morrow Counties, enhancing connections to employment, training, and economic stability resources
These partnerships reflect CHAP’s core belief that meaningful impact happens when organizations work together in a coordinated, accountable way. Each new agency helps ensure that individuals are not referred from place to place, but instead supported through a connected system designed to meet real-life needs.
Throughout 2025, CHAP continued its focused work with pregnant mothers, infants, and families, addressing social factors early and supporting healthier outcomes during critical stages of life. This work remains data-driven, with outcomes carefully tracked to ensure services are effective, responsive, and centered on long-term stability rather than short-term fixes.
Beyond direct care coordination, CHAP has continued to serve as a connector across the community, working closely with healthcare providers, social service agencies, and local partners to strengthen systems and close gaps in care. Whether through referrals, shared planning, or community education, CHAP’s role is rooted in collaboration and trust.
Looking ahead to 2026, CHAP is focused on building on this momentum. Plans include continued expansion of partner agencies, deeper integration with healthcare systems, and sustained investment in Community Health Workers who serve on the front lines of this work. As community needs evolve, CHAP remains committed to adapting while staying grounded in its mission to eliminate health and social disparities.
As the organization enters the new year, the message remains clear. The work continues, the partnerships are growing, and the commitment to this community remains as strong as ever.