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Calling Nonprofits!

May 17, 2022

The Paso del Norte Community Foundation (PdNCF) in partnership with Microsoft introduces the inaugural Gator Tank — a social impact competition in a fast-pitch style to help local nonprofit organizations exercise their skills and gain resources needed to support their missions.

Gator Tank provides small and medium-sized nonprofit organizations the opportunity to train, grow resources, and expand programs. This unique fundraising model will bring together nonprofit organizations, mentors, and funders to think creatively to not only win monetary prizes, but to expand impact in our…

Can you smell the difference?

May 17, 2022

Knowing that vapes can smell like bubble gum and cotton candy, the Paso del Norte Health Foundation put parents to the test.

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This is part of the Health Foundation’s Vape-Free campaign developed to educate parents not only how to spot a vape but to smell the difference.

For more information on tips and conversation starters for parents on vaping, visit vapefreepdn.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso staff now certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid

May 17, 2022

As part of National Mental Health Awareness month, we recognize the work of Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso (BBBS) in their efforts to improve the mental health of the community.

Through a grant from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s Think.Change Initiative, Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso is educating our community about the myths and facts surrounding youth mental health and emotional well-being. BBBS of El Paso staff is now certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid and available to provide training for mentors, parents, guardians, board members, community partners and…

El Paso County ARPA – Notice of Funding Opportunity

May 17, 2022

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and Paso del Norte Community Foundation are pleased to share the County of El Paso’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for ~$9.7 million in ARPA funds that the County of El Paso has earmarked to support nonprofits and other entities addressing high priority needs in El Paso County. The County contracted with the Foundations to help facilitate the development, review, and recommendations related to ARPA Funds and related NOFO.

Eligible organizations are invited to submit an application through the Health Foundation’s…

We Stand with Uvalde and Buffalo

May 17, 2022

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and Paso del Norte Community Foundation are heartbroken over the horrific shootings at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and at the Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, New York. No child, teacher, individual, family, school, or community should have to experience such violence and hate. We stand with Uvalde and Buffalo and continue to remember those taken during the August 3rd shooting in El Paso.

For more information on how you can support the victims and communities of Uvalde and Buffalo, visit the [Uvalde Strong Survivors…

Healthy Paso del Norte - May Health Indicator

May 17, 2022

Licensed Professional Counselors

The Healthy Paso del Norte website is a free, publicly available resource developed by the Paso del Norte Health Foundation that includes population data and community health information for the Paso del Norte region.

This month, the Health Foundation invites you to learn more about Licensed Professional Counselor rates in El Paso and Hudspeth counties in Texas and Doña Ana, Luna and Otero counties…

Artwork created in honor of the partnership between TTUHSC El Paso and Paso del Norte Health Foundation

April 19, 2022

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) El Paso recently commemorated its partnership with the Paso del Norte Health Foundation and health partners across the region with a sculpture by El Paso artist Julio Sanchez De Alba. Located in front of the new Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic, the 8-foot sculpture welcomes visitors to the clinic and Hunt School of Dental Medicine.

Local artist Sanchez De Alba brought together three red, green, and blue human figures holding hands…

The power of partnerships to improve health on the border

April 19, 2022

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is pleased to share an article published in the El Paso Inc by Morgan Smith on the work of the Health Foundation’s long-time grantee and partner, Border Partners, and their efforts to improve health in Palomas, Mexico, located on the U.S./Mexico border across from Columbus, New Mexico. The Health Foundation is proud to partner with local organizations like Border Partners to promote health and prevent disease in the Paso del Norte region.

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Now What? Pop-Up Events at Vista Markets to Help Individuals with Diabetes

April 19, 2022

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and El Paso Center for Diabetes have collaborated with Vista Central Market and Vista Horizon Market to promote the Now What? diabetes education campaign.

The campaign aims to assist newly diagnosed individuals with prediabetes or diabetes with informative resources and access to diabetes education classes in the Paso del Norte region through www.epdiabetes.org/now-what.

When visiting Vista Central Market Zaragoza and Vista Horizon Market, shoppers can find life-sized cut-outs of…

Calling all Nonprofits: Reimagine! Nonprofit Conference

April 19, 2022

The Paso del Norte Community Foundation invites you to the Foundation’s Reimagine! Nonprofit Conference, set for May 3-4 at the Starlight Event Center. The second annual conference is designed for nonprofit executive leadership, staff, and board members to help build capacity and offer high-level thought leadership and skill-building.

The conference will kick off with a networking event on Tuesday, May 3, complemented by a special announcement of the inaugural “Gator Tank.”

The conference will…