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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 Department of Transportation, to support a 2-mile trail segment of the Paso del Norte Trail in the Mission Valley, which will complete 7.3-miles of the Paso del Norte Trail from Fabens to Tornillo.
Phases 1 and 2 of this trail project, one in Fabens and one in Tornillo are currently being designed. Construction is scheduled to be completed by December 2026, and the segment connecting the two trails is expected to be completed by December 2027.
The [Paso del Norte…
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 professionals from various organizations committed to building a tobacco-free community. This event provided attendees with the latest insights, trends, and strategies for combating commercial tobacco use.
From 2023 to 2024, current (previous 30-day) use of any tobacco product declined among high school students from 12.6% to 10.1%, largely driven by the declines in high school e-cigarette use (from 10% to 7.8%). During 2024, e-cigarettes remained the most commonly used…
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 Symptoms recently received a Platinum MarCom Award and an honorable mention for the “Now What?” website.
Thank you to our partners, the El Paso Center for Diabetes, Diabetes Alliance, and CultureSpan Marketing, for assisting with content material and creation. [Click…
NAMI Texas provides insight into mental health resources for our community
November 19, 2024
NAMI Texas recently held its Annual Conference in El Paso, bringing together individuals, families, mental health providers, and stakeholders from El Paso and across Texas to explore the latest advancements in mental health care.
The three-day event featured an array of local, regional, and state speakers, workshops, poster presentations, and networking opportunities. A highlight was the screening of “Spyral,” a film that included a personal video from Randy White about his wife Michelle’s struggle with bipolar disorder.
NAMI Texas is a vital resource for our community, offering…
Dive into the holiday spirit with healthy recipes
November 19, 2024
‘Tis the season for joy, togetherness, and delightful holiday feasts!
Are you looking for wholesome, healthy side dishes and delectable desserts to share with your loved ones this festive season? Look no further! Indulge in the holiday spirit and spread the cheer with these mouthwatering creations from Common Threads.
Common Threads works to improve community health through the power of food and nutrition. They take an innovative approach by offering both in-person and on-demand virtual cooking and nutrition education classes taught by trained chefs…
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, the United Way of El Paso County offers the REALIZE Board Training Program, designed to equip nonprofit board members with the skills they need to effectively support nonprofit organizations’ missions and community impact.
Through our Lunch and Learn Series beginning March 4 and led by BoardSource-certified trainers, the REALIZE Board Training Program provides eight targeted courses that build foundational skills and enhance board…
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 individuals, families, corporations, foundations, governmental entities, and nonprofit organizations for your partnership and support of our family of foundations in 2024. Together, we work to improve health, education, social services, economic development, and quality of life for the residents of our region.
From the Board and Staff of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, Paso del Norte Community Foundation, and Fundación Paso del Norte.
**Paso del Norte Health…
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 the next 10 months, these executives that come from various nonprofits and diverse backgrounds will participate in a comprehensive program of training, executive coaching, and evaluations. The goal is to inspire them to become transformational leaders while strengthening key skills for both their personal and professional growth.
REALIZE in Juárez is modeled after the successful Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s REALIZE Executive program. This program offers a deeply…
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 cannabis use.
The summit will focus on emerging commercial tobacco products among youth, explore the relationship between cannabis (THC) & nicotine use and their effects, share local resources to help persons quit tobacco, and close with strategies for youth tobacco prevention & intervention.
Friday, November 1, 2024
8:00 am to 1:30 pm
El Paso Community College Administration Building A
9050 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925
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Nonprofit Brief: Exploring the Roles of Nonprofit Boards
October 15, 2024
We are pleased to share the latest Nonprofit Brief recently published by UTEP Associate Professor Dr. Eric Boyer and MPA Candidate Oyimchakhon Abdullaeva exploring the roles of nonprofit boards. The paper examines data collected from a survey sponsored by the Paso del Norte Health Foundation (PdNHF) in the spring of 2024, which included responses from 78 local nonprofit executives.
The data analysis includes some of the ways board size can influence the volume and types of revenue that support nonprofits. The results also highlight ways that specific areas of board training may affect…
