On December 2, 2025, TraceLink announced the recipients of its 2025 corporate grant program, awarding funding to eight nonprofit organizations across the United States, India, and Spain. This initiative aims to enhance global health equity, foster community resilience, and encourage shared purpose. The selected nonprofits align with TraceLink’s mission to promote equitable access to healthcare and sustainability.
TraceLink, the largest end-to-end digital network platform for supply chain orchestration, has been committed to ensuring that patients receive critical medications safely and on time for more than 15 years. The company extends this commitment beyond the supply chain, actively supporting organizations that work to improve community health and quality of life.
“Every year, we’re reminded that meaningful impact comes from partnership,” said Shabbir Dahod, President and CEO of TraceLink. “These organizations are doing the hard, hands-on work to support families, expand access to resources for those in need, and strengthen resilience at the local level. Our role is to stand beside them, amplify their efforts, and help create the conditions for healthier communities to thrive.”
Highlights of the 2025 Grant Recipients
The eight grant recipients include three organizations from the United States, three from India, and two from Spain, each selected for their impactful work within their communities.
In the United States, the recipients include:
1. **Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth (BAGLY)**: This youth-led organization focuses on social justice for LGBTQ+ youth in Massachusetts. The grant will enhance wellness programs and peer-led mental health initiatives. Grace Sterling Stowell, Executive Director of BAGLY, expressed gratitude for TraceLink’s support, stating it will significantly increase access to mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth.
2. **Immigrant and Refugee Health Center (IRHC) at Boston Medical Center**: The IRHC aims to eliminate barriers to healthcare for immigrants and refugees. Funding will expand trauma-informed care and strengthen patient navigation programs. Dr. Sarah Kimball, Director of the IRHC, highlighted the importance of this support in maintaining care for vulnerable populations.
3. **Village Food Hub**: This organization works to improve food equity in the Lower Merrimack Valley by increasing access to nutritious food. The grant will support logistics operations to recover and distribute food to families in need. Executive Director Shari McLeod emphasized that this funding will help alleviate food insecurity in the community.
In India, the grant recipients are:
1. **Muskaan Foundation for Child Protection**: This organization focuses on preventing child sexual abuse and supporting survivors. The grant will fund a new social worker position to aid children in conflict with the law. Founder Director Shubhada Ranadive stated that TraceLink’s support will empower more children to rebuild their lives.
2. **Niwant Andh Mukta Vikasalay**: This nonprofit empowers visually impaired students through education and development. Funding will help create a multilingual typing tutor, enhancing digital learning opportunities for blind students. Trustee Uma Badve expressed excitement about expanding their reach with TraceLink’s assistance.
3. **Vasuandhara Abhiyan, Baner**: This initiative promotes environmental sustainability through tree planting and conservation efforts. The grant will finance an irrigation pipeline to sustain over 40,000 native trees planted through community volunteer efforts. Board Member Amit Pitre noted the vital role of this funding in advancing reforestation goals.
In Spain, the grant recipients include:
1. **Provincia San Juan de Dios España**: This organization supports vulnerable populations, including hospitalized children and individuals with mental health challenges. The grant will launch a dog-assisted therapy program to enhance emotional well-being. Maite Prieto, responsible for strategic alliances, remarked on the positive effects of such therapy on patient recovery.
2. **Soñar Despiertos**: Focused on children in foster care, this nonprofit will use funding for summer camps and educational enrichment programs aimed at promoting stability and equal opportunities. Director of Fundraising Chantal Gómez stressed the importance of this support in ensuring all children have equal chances for success.
Each year, TraceLink undergoes a rigorous selection process to identify and support nonprofits that demonstrate financial responsibility and a meaningful impact in their communities. The program also allows TraceLink employees to engage directly with these organizations, fostering closer community ties and enhancing volunteerism.
By investing in these community programs, TraceLink not only strengthens its commitment to protecting patients but also aims to build healthier, more equitable communities across the globe.
