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Congratulations to the 2024 Seed Grant Winners!
The Street Medicine Institute’s Seed Grant program furthers SMI’s mission of assisting communities to establish their own Street Medicine programs. Now in its fourth year, the program facilitates and enhances the direct provision of health care to rough sleepers where they live by providing communities and clinicians with expert training, guidance, and support to develop and grow their own Street Medicine programs. We were delighted to have received a record twenty-two deserving and qualified applications in 2024.
Kendall brings a wide range of executive leadership experience in social services, higher education, and cultural preservation. She began her career directing a shelter program and, since that time, has devoted her efforts to outreach services. Over her career, she has launched numerous programs to reduce barriers, increase inclusiveness, and bring dignity, hope, and support to the places where people need it the most. She has significant experience partnering with the medical community, including working in emergency departments, chairing several regional medical coalitions, and training medical professionals through the American College of Physicians, state medical associations, hospitals, medical schools, offices, and clinics. 
(April 2023) It is with great sadness that we inform the Street Medicine Institute community of the passing of our esteemed colleague, Dr. Dave Deci. Dr. Deci was a dedicated board member who brought passion and commitment to his work, always striving to improve the lives of those experiencing homelessness through street medicine. His contributions to the Street Medicine Institute were immeasurable, and he will be deeply missed. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Deci’s family and friends during this difficult time. The Street Medicine Institute will honor Dr. Deci’s legacy by continuing to carry out our mission with the same level of dedication and compassion that he embodied.
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