Dignity Community Care

Dignity Community Care, operating as California Hospital Medical Center, is a non-profit hospital organization registered to receive federal government awards since 2008. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, it primarily functions as a hospital and non-profit organization, focusing on providing comprehensive healthcare and community support services. Through federal grant awards, Dignity Community Care has been actively involved in early childhood education, health, and family support services, demonstrating its commitment to serving low-income families and children in its local community. The organization has established itself as a key provider of critical health and social services in the Los Angeles area, with a particular emphasis on early childhood development programs and healthcare professional training.

Dignity Community Care has received multiple prime federal grant awards and sub-awards, primarily aimed at operating Early Head Start and Head Start programs funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families. Notable awards include a $14,085,584 five-year Project Grant for Early Head Start services beginning January 2024, which supports the delivery of comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services to low-income pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children in California. The organization also received a grant for Primary Care Training and Enhancement-Community Prevention and Maternal Health, starting in July 2021 and running through June 2026. Additionally, Dignity Community Care was awarded an American Rescue Plan grant in April 2021, further supporting its early childhood programs. As a sub-recipient, the organization has participated in hospital preparedness activities through funding from Los Angeles County, expanding its role in community health services and emergency preparedness. Dignity Community Care has also received funding through the Child Care and Development Block Grant program as a sub-recipient, supporting child care assistance for low-income families. These diverse grant awards highlight the organization's multifaceted approach to improving community health and well-being, spanning from early childhood development to healthcare professional training and emergency readiness.