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Our mental health is shaped by the world around us. Whether we feel safe, seen, and connected to the people and places in our lives has as much to do with our health as any diagnosis or treatment. Mental health cannot be separated from the structural conditions that shape daily
Our mental health is shaped by the world around us. Whether we feel safe, seen, and connected to the people and places in our lives has as much to do with our health as any diagnosis or treatment. Mental health cannot be separated from the structural conditions that shape daily
This April marks the ninth annual Medicaid Awareness Month, which recognizes one of the largest and most important health programs in the United States. This year’s campaign focuses on protecting Medicaid from massive cuts and structural changes proposed under HR-1.
March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme, “Discover the Power of Nutrition,” brings the following question to mind: Who can access this power?
Where we live is one of the strongest predictors of our health. A stable home is not just shelter, but it is the place from which everything else becomes possible, shaping the food we access, the schools children attend, and the stability we carry into every part of our lives.
As we enter 2026, we are evolving our grantmaking approach for deeper, more sustained impact on health equity in our service region. Since 2020, we have responded boldly to the health needs of our region by directing 8-10% of our
Communities across the HCF region, still recovering from the long-term effects of public health crises, faced new challenges this year as economic pressures and a shifting social and political environment further strained their safety and well-being. Despite these pressures, community
We believe every person deserves to live in a community where they feel safe and supported. The conditions that foster safety are the same ones that allow health to flourish; they are interconnected. Community safety is not simply the absence
We are excited to share that our Board has approved $6,235,000 in total grants this year to advance health equity in our service region. Communities continue to face the lasting effects of public health crises, economic strain, and a challenging
This reflection, part of our 2023-2024 general operating support grantmaking report, discusses how our investments support a more connected, responsive health ecosystem, and the essential roles our partners play in advancing community health across diverse needs. Read the reflection by
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