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Healthy recipes to share on Thanksgiving

November 3, 2023

Are you looking for healthy side dishes or desserts to share with your family and friends this Thanksgiving? Try these delicious recipes from @El Paso Center for Diabetes that are easy to make and will have your guests asking for seconds.

Cauliflower Mash
Broccoli with Raisins & Peanuts
Black Bean & Pumpkin Brownies

For more healthy and tasty recipes or information on how to manage your diabetes, visit epdiabetes/now-what/.

Wishing you a healthy and safe Thanksgiving from the Health Foundation and the El Paso Center for Diabetes.

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Healthy Eating Call for Letters of Intent

October 26, 2023

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation seeks Letters of Intent (LOIs) from eligible organizations to promote healthy eating, specifically fruit and vegetable consumption. For more information, click here.

Deadlines & Schedule

  • Letters of intent due via the Foundation’s online application system: December 6, 2023
  • Invitations for full proposals announced: January 5, 2024
  • Invited applicants may meet with the Program Officer before submitting a full proposal.
  • Full…
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El Paso Chamber honors Health Foundation as 2023 Nonprofit of the Year

October 23, 2023

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is honored to be recognized as the 2023 Nonprofit of the Year by the El Paso Chamber. Presented during the Chamber’s “Proximo El Paso” event, the award was created to acknowledge a local organization, voted by the community, demonstrating outstanding commitment, leadership, and innovative contributions for the betterment of the people of El Paso.

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November REALIZE Lunch and Learn Sessions

October 13, 2023

The REALIZE Lunch & Learn series continues with three courses in November designed to train nonprofit board members on essential board member knowledge and skills so they can be a greater asset to the organizations and people they serve.

Fundraising Fundamentals
Tuesday, November 2, 2023

The Board’s Role in Fiscal Oversight and Accountability
Tuesday, November 15, 2023

The Board’s Fiscal Responsibility
Tuesday, November 28, 2023

All meetings are from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.
Check-in begins at 11:15 am; box lunches are provided.
Stanton Tower…

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New staff member joins Foundation team

October 13, 2023

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and Paso del Norte Community Foundation are pleased to welcome Jocelynn Mireles as our new Operations Support Assistant.

Jocelynn is the friendly face you first meet when visiting our office. She is responsible for providing administrative and general support for the foundations.

Jocelynn grew up in Denton, TX, and received her bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Texas A&M - San Antonio. She has a passion for animals and enjoys volunteering at various animal rescues in El Paso. When she is not volunteering, she spends her time hiking,…

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Sharing with teachers how to cultivate a school garden

October 13, 2023

La Semilla’s Edible Education Team recently hosted their 2nd Teacher Knowledge Exchange at Zia Middle School in Las Cruces, NM. Teachers learned how to cultivate a school garden with hands-on skills from planting to harvesting and classroom cooking.

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation funds the Edible Education program that aims to provide gardening, nutrition, and cooking training to at least 1,500 students, teachers, and families in El Paso, TX, and Doña Ana County, NM.

La Semilla Food Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Anthony, NM, that fosters a healthy,…

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BOOST Network celebrated two nights of fun for youth in our community

October 13, 2023

BOOST kicked off its second Annual Kids Night Out at the 100th Battle of I-10 between UTEP vs. NMSU football game, followed by a soccer match between the FC Juárez Bravos vs. Pachuca.

1,500 children and youth participating in Out-of-School Time (OST) programs in El Paso gathered in UTEP’s Sun Bowl Stadium for a fun night of football on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

On Friday, October 20, 2023, more than 1,500 children from Cd. Juárez enjoyed the FC Juárez Bravos vs. Pachuca soccer match at the Estadio Olimpico Benito Juárez.

These events weren’t just about fun (although there was…

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Healthy Halloween!

October 13, 2023

With a little creativity, you can find ways to make Halloween fun, spooky, and a little healthier too.

Here are some tips from the American Heart Association to help you and your family enjoy a healthy Halloween:

  • Have a healthy meal BEFORE heading out to trick-or-treat.
  • Choose smaller candy collection containers.
  • Walk from door to door instead of driving. Bring a bottle of water and a flashlight, and wear comfortable shoes.
  • Check expiration dates and inspect all edibles before allowing children to eat them.
  • Use this opportunity to talk to your kids about making smart…
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Border Partners new funding to ensure healthier children in Palomas, MX

October 13, 2023

Border Partners recently launched a new grant effort to promote healthier futures for school children across Palomas.

This initiative will empower healthy eating habits by creating a healthy school environment, which includes targeting more than 700 school children, their teachers, parents, families, and school cooks in nutrition and gardening classes and engaging the children in growing their food at an on-site greenhouse.

Funding for the program was provided through the Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s Healthy Eating initiative.

Border Partners is a nonprofit organization…

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Health Foundation awards 10 grants totaling more than $1M for mental health and well-being programs

October 4, 2023

With nearly 1 in 5 people experiencing mental illness, the Paso del Norte Health Foundation understands the need for assistance in the community. The Health Foundation is pleased to announce 10 new grant awards for more than $1 million to provide training, classes, and resources to promote emotional well-being, reduce stigma, and improve access to mental and behavioral health services.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso - $80,117.95
Equitable Approaches to Build Community Mental Health Resilience
To bring mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and negative bias by…

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