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Contact usHealthCommons is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing communities, organizations, researchers, healthcare professionals, funders, businesses, policymakers, and supporters together to address public health challenges.
We provide a collaborative platform where communities can tell their stories, raise awareness, build meaningful partnerships, and secure funding for initiatives that improve health and well-being.
Our mission is simple: empower communities by giving them the visibility, connections, and resources needed to create lasting change.
Yes. HealthCommons is organized as a nonprofit organization and is currently in the process of obtaining federal tax-exempt recognition under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Individuals, community members, nonprofit organizations, researchers, schools, healthcare organizations, advocacy groups, and other mission-driven groups are welcome to submit campaigns. Their campaigns can support any health-related cause, from mental health and food security to research that advances the field.
Every campaign submitted to HealthCommons is manually reviewed within 24 hours before publication to help ensure the integrity of the platform and the safety of our community.
HealthCommons believes meaningful public health begins with listening to the communities living the story.
Every campaign begins with people sharing the challenges they see, the work they are doing, and the future they hope to create. We believe every community has a story worth telling, and those stories deserve to be seen, heard, and supported.
Every campaign on HealthCommons turns a community story into action in four ways.
Tell your story. Share your community's experiences, challenges, successes, and vision through a platform designed to elevate local voices.
Raise awareness. HealthCommons helps amplify campaigns through our website, social media channels, newsletters, and growing community network, increasing visibility and helping important public health stories reach new audiences.
Raise funds. Secure financial support through a trusted, transparent fundraising platform designed specifically for community-driven public health initiatives.
Build partnerships. Connect with researchers, healthcare professionals, nonprofit organizations, businesses, volunteers, policymakers, funders, and community advocates who can contribute expertise, resources, and long-term collaboration.
Meaningful impact is created when communities are empowered not only with funding but also with visibility, relationships, and shared purpose. Our goal is to help transform local challenges into collaborative solutions that improve health for everyone.
HealthCommons has applied for recognition as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and is currently awaiting a determination from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Until that determination is issued, donations should not be considered tax-deductible. We will update this information as soon as our tax-exempt status has been approved.
HealthCommons securely processes donations through Stripe. Payment options may include major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other payment methods supported by Stripe.
Your payment is handled by Stripe, a secure payment processor, and HealthCommons does not store complete card numbers. Your personal information is protected by administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards, and it is never sold or rented to third parties.
Yes. Donors may choose to remain anonymous while supporting the campaigns that matter most to them.
Yes. As soon as your donation is processed, a receipt is sent to the email address on your account, so you have a record of your gift. Just make sure Donation Receipts is turned on in your notification preferences.
Every campaign is manually reviewed before being published. Once donations are received, funds are securely processed through Stripe and distributed to verified campaign organizers through our weekly payout schedule.
Because donations are distributed to campaigns on a regular basis, donations are generally non-refundable once processed. Refunds may be considered in limited circumstances involving duplicate transactions, fraudulent activity, or technical processing errors.
Every campaign undergoes a manual review before publication. Depending on the campaign, additional documentation or verification may be requested to confirm the identity of the organizer and the purpose of the fundraiser.
HealthCommons is committed to helping communities move quickly. Most campaigns are reviewed within 24 hours of submission. If additional information or documentation is needed, our team will contact you directly before the campaign is published.
Verified campaigns receive fund distributions on a weekly basis through our secure payment processor.
HealthCommons retains a 5% platform fee to support campaign verification, secure payment processing, technology infrastructure, customer support, platform maintenance, and continued development of the HealthCommons platform.
Yes. Campaigns involving illegal activities, fraud, hate speech, violence, misinformation, discrimination, or content that conflicts with our mission or Terms of Service will not be approved.
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