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New Grantee and Applicant Portal Launching in May 2025

March 25, 2025

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is transitioning to a new Grantee and Applicant Experience starting in **May 2025…

Common Threads: Empowering Young Chefs with Nutrition Education
Healthy Living

March 25, 2025

Common Threads El Paso, a grantee of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, is dedicated to equipping children and families…

Health Foundation on Instagram

March 25, 2025

BIG NEWS! The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is on Instagram! Follow our account, pdnhfoundation, to stay updated an…

REALIZE Board Lunch and Learn Sessions Now Available
Health Leadership

March 25, 2025

Is your organization seeking to strengthen its board of directors? With funding from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation,…

Health Foundation Program Officer to support Veterans through Mentorship Program

March 25, 2025

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is pleased to announce that Sandra Day, program officer for the Health Foundation, wi…

Make Today your Quit Day!
Healthy Living

March 25, 2025

Smoking is harmful to your health and can lead to serious life-threatening diseases. Over 16 million Americans live with a…

Health Foundation CEO, Women Leaders Recognized at Annual Change Makers Event
Health Leadership

March 25, 2025

Congratulations to the 2025 Change Makers: Borderland Women in Health honorees recognized by Progress321 and El Paso Matte…

Join us for three events on the Paso del Norte Trail
Healthy Living

March 25, 2025

Playa Trail Tree Planting

March 29, 2025
8:30 am
Riverside Park, 7600 Alameda

Bring your fa…

Funding Opportunity under Mental Health and Well-being Initiative
Disease Prevention & Management

March 3, 2025

Deadline Approaching! The Paso del Norte Health Foundation seeks Letters Of Intent (LOI) from eligible organizatio…

Reaching Children in Rural Communities through the Arts
Healthy Living

February 20, 2025

In today’s digital age, enriching outlets for children after school extends far beyond video games and social media. They …

Foundations recognized as the Best Place for Working Parents
Health Leadership

February 20, 2025

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and Paso del Norte Community Foundation were once again recognized as “Best Place for…

Working together to address gender violence and child sexual abuse in Ciudad Juárez
Health Leadership

February 20, 2025

Our sister foundation, Fundación Paso del Norte, together with FICOSEC and FECHAC, is leading “Entrelazando Redes,” a stra…

REALIZE Board Lunch & Learn kicks off their 2025 Series
Health Leadership

February 20, 2025

With funding from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, the United Way of El Paso County is kicking off its 2025 REALIZE B…

Subscribe to our RFP Mailing List

February 20, 2025

Would you like to receive Request for Proposal (RFP) announcements from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation? [Click here]…

Health Foundation Strategic Planning for the Future
Health Leadership

February 3, 2025

As the Paso del Norte Health Foundation celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, the board and staff are engaging in a str…

Investing, Collaborating, and Transforming Lives: Celebrating 30 Years of Health Education and Disease Prevention in the Paso del Norte Region
Health Leadership

January 28, 2025

For 30 years, the Paso del Norte Health Foundation has been dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the reside…

Making Healthy Choices Through Platos Amigables
Healthy Living

January 28, 2025

With support from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, Organización Popular Independiente A.C. (OPI) in Ciudad Juárez is …

Sandra Day Promoted to Program Officer
Health Leadership

January 18, 2025

We are thrilled to announce Sandra Day’s promotion to Program Officer at the Paso del Norte Health Foundation. In her new …

Health Foundation Announces New Board Officers and Members for 2025
Health Leadership

January 18, 2025

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is pleased to announce Amy Marcus as Board Chair and Carlos Fernandez as Vice Chair o…

Health Foundation updates website design

January 18, 2025

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is pleased to announce modifications to its website - www.pdnhf.org.

The modifica…

Due Date Approaching for Funding under Diabetes Initiative
Disease Prevention & Management

January 18, 2025

The final date to submit Letters of Intent under the Health Foundation’s Diabetes Initiative is **Thursday, January 30, 20…

2025 Health Foundation Funding Opportunity Schedule
Health Leadership

January 18, 2025

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation uses a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to provide funding opportunities to current…

The Power of Policy: Promoting Health and Preventing Disease in the Paso del Norte Region
Health Leadership

January 18, 2025

Earlier this month, El Paso Matters hosted a forum at the El Paso Community College with the El Paso State Legislative Del…

Putting MacKenzie Scott’s $15 Million Gift to Work for the Health of our Region
Health Leadership

December 10, 2024

When MacKenzie Scott gifted the Paso del Norte Health Foundation $15 million in November 2022, it wasn’t just a donation—i…

Improving mental health services in our region

December 9, 2024

Congratulations to the City of Alamogordo’s Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) for successfully completing its final C…

Recognition of Board Leadership and Volunteers

December 9, 2024

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (PdNHF), along with our sister foundations—the Paso del Norte Community Foundation (P…

Can you spot a vape?

December 9, 2024

Big Tobacco is targeting our kids by disguising vapes as everyday items. Currently, 1.63 million students in the U.S. are …

Diabetes Call for Letters

December 4, 2024

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (Health Foundation) seeks Letters of Intent (LOIs) from eligible organizations to pro…

Giving Thanks

November 19, 2024

We are filled with thanks and gratitude for the kindness and generosity of our community. Thank you to the thousands of in…

REALIZE Board Training for Individual Organizations

November 19, 2024

Is your organization seeking to strengthen its board of directors? With funding from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation,…

Dive into the holiday spirit with healthy recipes
Healthy Living

November 19, 2024

‘Tis the season for joy, togetherness, and delightful holiday feasts!

Are you looking for wholesome, healthy side dishe…

NAMI Texas provides insight into mental health resources for our community
Disease Prevention & Management

November 19, 2024

NAMI Texas recently held its Annual Conference in El Paso, bringing together individuals, families, mental health provider…

Diabetes, Now What? media campaign receives national recognition

November 19, 2024

The Diabetes “Now What?” media campaign, the Diabetes “Now What?” television commercial Risk Factors, and Signs and Sympto…

Smoke-Free Summit Drives Tobacco-Free Initiatives in Our Community

November 19, 2024

The Paso del Norte Tobacco Control Network (TCN) recently hosted its Smoke-Free Summit, gathering over 100 dedicated profe…

Paso del Norte Trail: Funding and Progress Update

November 19, 2024

El Paso County recently received $10.1 million from the Transportation Alternatives program, administered by the Texas Dep…

Fundación Paso del Norte Kicks Off REALIZE Executive in Juárez

October 21, 2024

Eighteen leaders from Juárez were selected to participate in the third cohort of the REALIZE Leadership experience. Over t…

Spotlight on Out-of-School Time Providers: Supporting Our Youth and Families

October 15, 2024

The Borderland Out-of-School Time (BOOST) Network recently gained recognition from the El Paso County Commissioners Court …

Opportunity to Fund Programs related to Healthy Eating

October 15, 2024

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation seeks Letters of Intent (LOIs) from eligible organizations to promote healthy eating …

El Paso Juvenile Probation Department Shares Key Insights from Youth Needs Study

October 15, 2024

In a collaborative effort to reduce the number of youth entering the juvenile justice system, the El Paso Juvenile Probati…

Organizations receive funding in support of Mental Health and Emotional Well-being

October 15, 2024

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of ten grants for over $2.4 million under the Dis…

Nonprofit Brief: Exploring the Roles of Nonprofit Boards
Health Leadership

October 15, 2024

We are pleased to share the latest Nonprofit Brief recently published by UTEP Associate Professor Dr. Eric Boyer and MPA C…

Join Us for the Paso del Norte Tobacco Control Network’s Biennial Summit - November 1

October 15, 2024

Join us for the Paso del Norte Tobacco Control Network’s Biennial Summit on emerging youth trends in vaping, tobacco, and …

A Foundation of Hope
Health Leadership

September 27, 2024

Thank you to Texas Tech Health El Paso for showcasing the Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s investment in health promotio…

Health Foundation Makes a $5M Leadership Commitment to TTUHSC El Paso to Support Comprehensive Cancer Care at the Steve and Nancy Fox Cancer Center
Health Leadership

September 23, 2024

In the continued efforts of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation to invest in health promotion and disease prevention, the…

Health Foundation awards 13 grants totaling more than $1.7M under Diabetes Initiative

September 18, 2024

In El Paso, the prevalence of diabetes outpaces the national numbers, with an estimated 15.3 percent of adults, or about 9…

Funded Program to Help Treat Children with Feeding Difficulties

September 18, 2024

Mealtime can often be challenging, especially when encouraging your child to eat. Is your child a severely restricted eate…

First Day of Fall – Stay Active

September 18, 2024

Celebrate the First Day of Fall by walking, running, or cycling on the [Paso del Norte Trail](https://www.pasodelnortetrai…

REALIZE Cohort Embarks on Leadership Journey with Off-Site Experience

September 18, 2024

The 6th REALIZE cohort has officially kicked off their transformational leadership journey with a dynamic off-site experie…

Suicide Prevention — A Time for Compassion and Action

September 18, 2024

Suicide prevention is a collective responsibility. Let’s unite to raise awareness and support those in need. Research show…

Working together to prevent violence in Ciudad Juárez

September 18, 2024

The Fundación Paso del Norte, sister foundation of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, is p…

Health Foundation announces new REALIZE Executive Cohort

August 27, 2024

Leadership can be taught, and leadership can be learned. Using this premise, the REALIZE executive experience takes alrea…

Let’s Clear the Air – No Vaping at School

August 20, 2024

Parents, now that kids are back in school, it is important for them to understand the risks associated with vaping. Studen…

Health Foundation announces new REALIZE Executive cohort

August 20, 2024

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation launched its sixth U.S. REALIZE Executive leadership experience with a kick-off event…