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Yolanda Zavala joins the Health Foundation Team

March 23, 2021

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is pleased to welcome Yolanda Zavala to the Health Foundation. With more than 18 years of experience in finance and operations, Ms. Zavala is responsible for the integrity of accounting information by analyzing, reconciling, and recording transactions for both the Paso del Norte Health Foundation and Paso del Norte Community Foundation. She will also prepare various financial reports, graphs, and assist with additional accounting tasks and special projects.

Ms. Zavala has a Bachelor’s in Science degree in Accounting and a Master’s in Business…

New grants awarded to improve health outcomes by engaging disconnected youth in the region

February 17, 2021

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation awarded four grants totaling more than $347,000.00 under the Healthy Kids Initiative to improve a range of health outcomes by engaging disconnected youth in the region for 2021.

Funded organizations are:

Boys & Girls Club of Las Cruces, Inc. - $85,053.60
More Teens, More Often
To strategically increase participation and membership of 11-17-year-old disconnected youth in the More Teens, More Often Initiative through afterschool and summer programs in Las Cruces, NM.

City of Socorro - $54,962.43
*Socorro Youth In Culture…

New podcast for your well-being

February 17, 2021

Emergence Health Network (EHN) in collaboration with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, and The Meadows Foundation, has launched a new “This is Wellness” podcast.

The podcast is dedicated to conversations surrounding life situations that contribute and can complicate our well-being. Season One includes 11 episodes related to COVID-19. EHN’s mental health professionals explore topics such as grief, parenting, patient care, the importance of self-care and financial wellness during times of uncertainty.

Take a few moments for yourself and discover how to better…

More than $3.5 million awarded in grants to support COVID-19 relief efforts in the region

February 17, 2021

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation awarded 35 COVID-19 related grants totaling more than $3.5 million under the Health Leadership priority area to help organizations recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, prepare for a second wave or future crisis, and/or transform their operations for future success.

Funded organizations are:

Alianza para Colaboraciones Fronterizas A.C. - $45,045.00
Efecto Domino. Promotores Comunitarios en Salud y COVID-19
For outreach and education related to COVID-19 by promotoras de salud in the Bella Vista and Alta Vista neighborhoods in the…

Meeting Community Needs and Philanthropy Best Practices for the Next Five Years

January 26, 2021

The dynamics of our ever-changing region require us to ensure that the work of the Paso del Norte Community Foundation, Paso del Norte Health Foundation and the Fundación Paso del Norte evolves to meet the needs of our region and best practices in philanthropy.

The Boards of Directors adopted the Strategic Plan 2025 to guide the work of the foundations over the next five years. The goals were established as part of a planning process that included feedback from community leaders and stakeholders along with a review of demographic, health, and social determinants of health data,…

Reduce the Risk has updated COVID-19 information

January 22, 2021

The COVID-19 section of ReducetheRisk915.org has been recently updated. Visit the web site to learn more about how to slow the spread, get updated vaccine information from the City of El Paso’s Department of Public Health, or take a survey from El Paso County about how to ensure an effective on-going community-wide response.

Offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 12, 2021

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation offices will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and will reopen for business on Tuesday, January 19. Sorry for any inconvenience. Have a safe and healthy day.

SBA's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Updates

January 8, 2021

The SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is providing small businesses – including nonprofit organizations - with the resources to maintain their payroll, hire back employees who may have been laid off, and cover applicable overhead/administrative expenses.

Small businesses and eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, and Tribal businesses described in the Small Business Act, as well as individuals who are self-employed or are independent contractors, are eligible if they also meet program size standards.

**The last day to apply for 1st or 2nd draw PPP loans is…

Health Foundation announces New Board Officers, Members

January 6, 2021

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Lisa Saenz as Chair and Charles de Wetter as Vice-Chair for the 2021 Health Foundation Board of Directors. Ms. Saenz has served on the board since 2015, serving as Vice-Chair and Chair of the Finance, Audit and IT Committee. Ms. Saenz is Executive Vice President-CFO for WestStar Bank. Mr. de Wetter joined the board in 2015. He served as the Chair of the Allocations Committee. Mr. de Wetter is a broker for Coldwell Banker Legacy.

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation also welcomed Amy Marcus, community advocate,…

COVID-19 and flu vaccines can unite our community in combatting the virus

January 4, 2021

Since March, the El Paso community has learned to adapt and continues to do so in the face of the obstacles COVID-19 has placed in front of us. With all the uncertainty that 2020 offered, it is imperative in the new year, now more than ever, to stay healthy during the pandemic. Getting all recommended vaccines, including the flu vaccine, is one way to remain vigilant.

“Flu symptoms and COVID-19 symptoms share some similarities. If you have received a flu vaccine, that may help to eliminate one concern when you start feeling ill,” said Dr. Alison Days of Healthy Days…