Obici Healthcare Foundation

04/02/2026

03/17/2026

We are proud to be a partner of the Suffolk Foundation. Please help us share the word that the Obici Healthcare Foundation Scholarship application is open!

The Healthcare Pathways Scholarship Program is dedicated to supporting graduating high school seniors who are committed to pursuing careers in healthcare. Th...

02/03/2026

Big congratulations to Kelvin Turner II! 🎉

We’re celebrating Kelvin Turner II, Program Officer, on being selected as a 2025–2026 Fellow in ABFE’s Gladys K. Washington Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program (CLFP).

CLFP is a year-long experience designed to sharpen skills and strengthen the leadership capacity of foundation staff committed to supporting Black communities through philanthropy.

We can’t wait to see the insight and impact you’ll bring forward. Congratulations on this well-deserved opportunity! ✨

Check out ABFE’s original post to learn more about CLFP and the inspiring leaders selected.

ABFE is proud to introduce the 2026 cohort of the Gladys K. Washington Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program (CLFP)—the first class to carry the name of a leader whose vision helped shape the program’s foundation. 🎉 👏 For nearly two decades, CLFP has supported early- to mid-career philanthropic professionals in strengthening their leadership, advancing racial equity, and expanding their impact, and this year’s fellows step into that legacy with a shared commitment to justice, power-building, and transforming philanthropy from within.

Access the official announcement by clicking the link 🔗 in our bio or visit: https://www.abfe.org/news/honoring-legacy-welcoming-new-class-introducing-2026-gladys-k-washington-fellows

Meet the 2026 Cohort of the Gladys K. Washington Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program:
- Leatrice Fullerton, Network Partner – Economic Opportunity
- Michael Smith, Senior Program Officer
- Makia Akinola Thomas. Thomas, Program Officer
- Marcel H. Scaife MA, Senior Strategist - Initiatives
- Dana Mason, Director of Operations
- Kelvin Turner II, Program Officer
- Rasheeda McDaniels Hall, Program Officer – Emerging Strategies
- Mikaela Ferrill, Mid-Atlantic Market Manager
- Quanic Fullard, Senior Associate
- Sade Dumas, Program Director

Join us in congratulating the fellows as they begin this journey, carrying forward Gladys K. Washington’s legacy with courage, community, and purpose. 🎉

01/26/2026

Thank you, Cover 3 Foundation! We’re grateful for the work you do every day to support food security across Western Tidewater and to ensure children have access to nutritious meals and snacks.
We’re proud to partner with you through our Community Engagement grant and appreciate your continued commitment to serving our community.
Visit Cover 3 Foundation's page to learn more about them and the impact they’re making in our community.

01/20/2026

We’re proud to recognize Rawls Museum Arts, one of our 2025–2026 Community Engagement Grant Partners, for offering Renewal: The Art of Healing—a free, public exhibition exploring art as a tool for healing and well-being.

Featuring 46 artists and 130+ works, the Opening Reception welcomed 200+ attendees, highlighting art’s role in fostering connection and resilience.

Thank you to Rawls Museum Arts for bringing this meaningful experience to the community. Visit their page to learn more about Renewal: The Art of Healing and other offerings.

12/04/2025

Obici Healthcare Foundation is proud to award Paul D. Camp Community College $1 million over the next three years to strengthen its Nursing & Allied Health program. This investment will support cutting-edge equipment and create a new EMS lead faculty position — helping more students gain the skills they need to serve our community.

Thank you to the team at Paul D. Camp Community College for their partnership and commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals. We’re excited for the impact this will bring to Franklin and Western Tidewater.