Established in 1996 in memory of the late RRMC President/CEO James T. Bowse, the Community Health Trust works to create a healthier community through funding collaborative, community-based health programs. Each year, the Trust awards grants to new projects that improve access and affordability of health and human services, increase prevention efforts that lead to healthier lifestyles and reduce substance abuse. Since it began, the Trust has awarded more than $2.6 million to 32 programs. This year, the Trust awarded 2 programs a total of $142,000 over the next three years.

Awardees for 2007 include Serenity House, for the expansion of the Detoxification Program, and the Rutland Area Physical Activity Coalition (RAPAC) for an expansion of WALK Rutland.