Health Foundation News
August 26, 2025
Supporting Families, Strengthening Communities: Mental Health Matters
Mental health is health—and no parent or child should have to walk their journey alone. Thanks to the **El Paso Child Guid…
August 25, 2025
Funding opportunity under the Healthy Kids Initiative
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (Health Foundation) seeks Letters of Intent (LOIs) from eligible organizations to pro…
August 22, 2025
Advancing Diabetes Prevention, Education, and Care in Southern New Mexico
The Southern New Mexico Diabetes Organization (SNMDO) recently hosted the first-ever Southern New Mexico Diabetes Alliance…
August 22, 2025
2024 Annual Report Grants and Finances: A Mosaic of Impact
At the end of 2024, the Health Foundation gained $288.6 million in assets, up from $130 million in 1995. Administrative ex…
August 22, 2025
Become a Community Scientist – Share Your Voice, Shape Health Research
The UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in El Paso invites local community members to join its Community Scientists P…
August 22, 2025
Health Foundation awards 13 grants totaling more than $1.3 million under Diabetes Initiative
In El Paso, the prevalence of diabetes outpaces the national numbers, with an estimated 15.3 percent of adults, or about 9…
August 22, 2025
Jana Renner Shares Partnership Insights as Symposium Panelist
Earlier this month, Jana Renner, Senior Program Officer for the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, brought her expertise to…
August 22, 2025
Strengthen Your Board – Elevate Your Impact
Sign up now for the REALIZE Board Lunch & Learn Series First course begins September 9
Strong boards build strong nonp…
August 22, 2025
Let’s Clear the Air: Protecting Our Youth from the Dangers of Vaping
School is back in session—and so is our commitment to keeping students healthy and safe. Possessing or using vaping device…
July 28, 2025
Last Chance to Win Coldplay-Signed Cowboy Boots – Raffle Closes August 7!
Here’s your chance to own a piece of El Paso music history while supporting local nonprofits!
The Paso del Norte Commun…
July 28, 2025
Building Leadership, Advancing Health
In 2024, the Paso del Norte Health Foundation invested $5.34 million to support 32 grants under the Health Leadership prio…
July 28, 2025
Celebrating Leadership: Juárez Graduates Complete REALIZE Executive Program
The Fundación Paso del Norte proudly announces the graduation of the third REALIZE Executive cohort in Cd. Juárez. This ye…
July 28, 2025
Working Together to Strengthen Latino Behavioral Health
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is proud to support the 2025 National Latino Behavioral Health Conference, taking pla…
July 28, 2025
Are you ready to quit smoking?
Talk with your kids about vaping and the real consequences of smoking. Visit YesQuit.org today to get started on your chil…
July 28, 2025
Helping Kids Explore Healthy Foods through Taster Space
Introducing kids to healthy eating doesn’t have to be a struggle—it can be fun, creative, and delicious! That’s the idea b…
July 22, 2025
Celebrate the Spirit of "Christmas in July" and keep a child warm this winter
Every winter, thousands of children in El Paso and Ciudad Juárez face the cold without something as basic as a warm coat. …
July 7, 2025
Help our fellow Texans in this time of need
In response to the devastating July 4th flood, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill County has established the *…
July 7, 2025
Win Coldplay-Signed Cowboy Boots – Support Local Nonprofits!
Here’s your chance to own a piece of El Paso music history! During their recent stop in El Paso, Coldplay signed two pairs…
June 24, 2025
Creating a Mosaic of Impact through Diabetes and Mental Health Initiatives
In 2024, the Paso del Norte Health Foundation invested $3.85 million in 48 grants to advance disease prevention and manage…
June 24, 2025
Keeping El Paso Safe in the Summer Heat
With temperatures continuing to rise, the City of El Paso and the [Office of Emergency Man…
June 24, 2025
Local Educator Gains Insight into Regional Health Work through CREEED Externship
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and Paso del Norte Community Foundation recently hosted Ms. Chenen Bembry-Peralta…
June 24, 2025
Health Foundation awards eight grants under the Healthy Eating Initiative
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation recently awarded eight grants totaling more than $1 million under the Healthy Living …
June 24, 2025
Foundations receive the Presidential Gold Bar Award from UTEP
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and Paso del Norte Community Foundation were honored to receive the Presidential Gold…
June 24, 2025
Stay Connected: 2025 Funding Opportunities from the Health Foundation
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation offers funding opportunities throughout the year to support projects that advance hea…
June 24, 2025
Paso del Norte Trail receives funding from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission awarded the Paso del Norte Trail, a fund of …
June 24, 2025
Mental Health is Health: NAMI El Paso
There is often a strong focus on men’s physical health—fitness, annual checkups, and heart health—but mental well-being is…
June 2, 2025
Building Hope Through Mental Health Collaboration
Mental health has been one of the most challenging issues for individuals and communities. In the Paso del Norte region, e…
May 20, 2025
Congratulations to the 2025 REALIZE Executive Graduates
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation proudly recognized 16 outstanding leaders as graduates of the 2025 REALIZE Executive …
May 20, 2025
Building a Culture of Crisis Intervention in Alamogordo
Since 2019, Alamogordo’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) have become models for…
May 20, 2025
Health Foundation Honored by the Better Business Bureau
As the Paso del Norte Health Foundation celebrates 30 years of service, we are honored to receive the 2025 Better Business…
May 20, 2025
Parent Cafés: A Safe Space to Strengthen Families and Support Mental Health
This month, we’re proud to spotlight the El Paso Center for Children and its transformative Parent Cafés—an initiative…
May 20, 2025
Celebrating 30 Years of Impact: Honoring Leadership and Legacy
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation proudly marks a major milestone—30 years of advancing health and well-being across th…
May 20, 2025
Project Vida Health Center and Health Foundation: A Partnership Transforming Mental Health Access in the Region
In response to the critical shortage of mental health providers in the El Paso region, Project Vida Health Center (PVH…
May 20, 2025
Promoting Healthy Living Across Our Region
In 2024, the Paso del Norte Health Foundation invested $5.19 million in 59 grants to advance our Healthy Living priority a…
May 20, 2025
Diana Seabrooks Appointed to the El Paso Society of Human Resources Management Board
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and Paso del Norte Community Foundation are proud to announce that **Diana Seabrooks,…
May 20, 2025
Celebrating a Milestone in Regional Health: Honoring the First Graduates of the Texas Tech Hunt School of Dental Medicine
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation proudly celebrated the inaugural graduating class of the Woody L. Hunt School of Dent…
May 20, 2025
BOOST Network Launches “Spring Into Summer” Campaign to Connect Families with Summer Programs
The BOOST Network is excited to launch the 2025 Spring Into Summer campaign—an annual effort to help families across t…
April 15, 2025
Breaking Barriers in Diabetes Prevention: Amistad’s Inclusive Approach Leads the Way in Texas
At the forefront of community health innovation, Amistad is making a difference for some of the Paso del Norte region’s mo…
April 15, 2025
Creating a Mosaic of Impact - 2024 Annual Report
The boards and staff of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, Paso del Norte Community Foundation, and Fundación Paso del …
April 15, 2025
Working Together to Improve Mental Health Care in Our Community
In February, the El Paso Behavioral Health Consortium’s Integration Leadership Council hosted a [Collaborative Care](https…
April 15, 2025
Advancing Diabetes Prevention and Management Through Community-Focused Strategies
At the El Paso Center for Diabetes’ 17th Annual Faces of Diabetes Conference, Dr. Michael Kelly, Vice President of Program…
April 15, 2025
Governor Abbott Re-Appoints Staffer to Texas Diabetes Council
Congratulations to Michael P. Kelly, PhD., Vice President of Programs for the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, on his re-…
April 15, 2025
Health Foundation awards new grants for under Healthy Kids Initiative
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation has recently awarded 10 grants totaling over $1.1 million under its Healthy Kids Init…
April 15, 2025
Sandra Day Joins NMOST Board of Directors
Congratulations to Sandra Day, Program Officer at the Health Foundation, on her appointment to the Board of Directors of t…
April 15, 2025
REALIZE Executive Cohort Deepens Leadership Practice in Marfa, Texas
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation recently held the second and final off-site experience for REALIZE, the Health Found…
March 25, 2025
New Grantee and Applicant Portal Launching in May 2025
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is transitioning to a new Grantee and Applicant Experience starting in **May 2025…
March 25, 2025
Common Threads: Empowering Young Chefs with Nutrition Education
Common Threads El Paso, a grantee of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, is dedicated to equipping children and families…
March 25, 2025
Health Foundation on Instagram
BIG NEWS! The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is on Instagram! Follow our account, pdnhfoundation, to stay updated an…
March 25, 2025
REALIZE Board Lunch and Learn Sessions Now Available
Is your organization seeking to strengthen its board of directors? With funding from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation,…
March 25, 2025
Health Foundation Program Officer to support Veterans through Mentorship Program
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is pleased to announce that Sandra Day, program officer for the Health Foundation, wi…
March 25, 2025
Make Today your Quit Day!
Smoking is harmful to your health and can lead to serious life-threatening diseases. Over 16 million Americans live with a…
March 25, 2025
Health Foundation CEO, Women Leaders Recognized at Annual Change Makers Event
Congratulations to the 2025 Change Makers: Borderland Women in Health honorees recognized by Progress321 and El Paso Matte…
March 25, 2025
Join us for three events on the Paso del Norte Trail
Playa Trail Tree Planting
March 29, 2025
8:30 am
Riverside Park, 7600 Alameda
Bring your fa…
March 3, 2025
Funding Opportunity under Mental Health and Well-being Initiative
Deadline Approaching! The Paso del Norte Health Foundation seeks Letters Of Intent (LOI) from eligible organizatio…