An Erie Nonprofit Community Development Corporation

Building a Healthier Community

BUILD is a subsidiary nonprofit of Hamot Health Foundation addressing social drivers of health (SDoH) in our Erie community. Guided by our four focus areas, our mission is to advance health equity and improve health outcomes through data-driven, community-informed strategies.

Helping to Provide

Trusted Access to Healthcare

We will provide access to services through strategic, community-level interventions, that achieve health outcome parity between Erie zip codes.

Career & Workforce Development

We will remove barriers to affordable education and increase financial well-being by responding to industry needs and facilitating opportunities for skills training.

Safe & Affordable Housing

We will increase the stability of Erie's housing sector by providing opportunities for residents to attain safe, healthy homes.

Thriving Neighborhoods

We will develop and advance community-focused initiatives that improve the quality of life for residents in areas of disinvestment.