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In our October 2024 newsletter we’re celebrating the work of Project SOAR (Strengthening Our Area Residents), a grantee partner in our Neighborhood Health Status Improvement initiative. The Wayne County towns of Galen and Savannah, including the Village of Clyde and hamlet of Savannah, were the sites for this initiative. Over the past 11+ years, Project SOAR has empowered residents in these rural communities to work together and collaborate with organizations, businesses, and institutions to improve the health of the community.

Read more about SOAR and other grantee partners!

As part of our commitment to inclusive community solutions and programming, we’re excited to share our next installment of our Beyond the Grant Learning Series, providing participants with additional tools, techniques, and resources outside of our grantmaking opportunities.

Join us from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 as we present: From Insight to Impact: Blending Human-Centered Design with Community Engagement Strategies.

As part of celebrating Board Members tenure, we’re beginning to capture their perspectives and guidance to ensure their voices are part of the Health Foundation, now and into the future. In this video, long-time Health Foundation Board Member and Past President Connie O. Walker reflects on times of transition as well as the Health Foundation’s growth through difficult periods, including the pandemic.

Our September 2024 newsletter features our 2023 Annual Highlights, many upcoming community events to explore, and new grant opportunities for organizations working to reduce health

Our August 2024 newsletter features a preview of our 2023 Annual Highlights, many upcoming community events to explore, such as Art on the Avenue and Overdose Awareness Day, and a new grant opportunity for arts and cultural organizations.

Our July 2024 newsletter features engaging and educational events during Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Our Community Event Fund Recipient Spotlight features ROC the Peace Inc., which is hosting a free festival to promote positivity and anti-violence. Don’t miss the opportunity to join our team as an Accountant & Grants Associate. Learn how Board Member Dr. Michael Scharf from UR Medicine is uplifting parent voices at the ribbon-cutting celebration for the new Golisano Children’s Hospital pediatric mental health urgent care center.

Our June 2024 newsletter we’re celebrating all things Juneteenth in our region! Browse events from the Greater MLK Commission, The Strong, EE Pathways, RMSC Genesee Country Village & Museum, and more!

We’re also uplifting PRIDE events that are already underway with organizations such as Ibero American Action League, and upcoming events with Trillium Health/Rochester Pride, and Lifespan of Greater Rochester.

Plus, find learning opportunities with PathStone Corporation and check out out this month’s Recommended Resource: ACT Rochester’s new website and Community Indicators Dashboard.

Our Community Board features events by: Soulstainable Living LLC, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, the Healthcare Education Project, Homesteads for Hope, and Dress for Success Rochester!

In our May newsletter we’re uplifting parent power by sharing a video (produced by a parent leader!) celebrating what can be accomplished when nonprofits and funders work in partnership with parents to make lasting change!

Find resources for #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth and #NationalFosterCareAwarenessMonth with local partners like Healers’ Village and HOPE585. Our Grantee Spotlight shines on Mentors Inspiring Boys & Girls’ Spring Showcase and the Women’s Foundation Immersive Grant Writing Program.