Health Foundation News
December 11, 2025
A Grateful Celebration of 30 Years
For 30 years, the Paso del Norte Health Foundation has proudly partnered with grantees, community organizations, and regio…
December 11, 2025
2026–2027 Diabetes Call for Letters of Intent
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is now accepting Letters of Intent (LOIs) from eligible organizations for programs th…
December 11, 2025
Healthy Holiday Recipes to Help You Celebrate Well
The holiday season is officially here—a time filled with festive gatherings, joyful traditions, and of course, delicious f…
December 11, 2025
Keeping Youth Safe This Holiday Break: Talk Early, Talk Often About Vaping
As students head into the holiday break, families gain more time together—an ideal moment for open conversations about hea…
December 11, 2025
New Mexico National Guard Unveils Teen Mock Bedroom Tobacco & Drug Prevention Trailer at Chaparral Parent Prevention Expo
Parents in Chaparral and across southern New Mexico had the chance to explore a powerful new tool designed to help familie…
December 11, 2025
Recognition of Board Leadership and Volunteers
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (PdNHF), along with our sister foundations—the Paso del Norte Community Foundation (P…
December 11, 2025
Texas Mutual Awards $285,000 to Support Diabetes Education and Prevention
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a $285,000 Healthcare Philanthropy Grant …
November 17, 2025
Texas Transportation Commission Awards Major Funding to Advance Paso del Norte Trail
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is pleased to share that the Texas Transportation Commission has approved signifi…
November 17, 2025
Jana Renner Highlights Innovative Trail Funding at National Summit
This October, Jana Renner, Senior Program Officer for the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, served as a panelist at the **…
November 17, 2025
UTEP Honors Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s 30 Years of Partnership and Impact
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) celebrated the Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s 30th anniversary with a dedica…
November 13, 2025
Celebrate Diabetes Awareness Month at the El Paso Center for Diabetes Community Open House Event!
Did you know that more than 15% of El Paso County residents live with diabetes — a rate higher than both the Texas and nat…
November 13, 2025
Celebrating the Retirement of Ida Ortegon
After nearly 25 years of dedicated service as Director of Communications with the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, Ida Or…
November 13, 2025
We Are Thankful for Our PdN Community
May your day be filled with warmth, joy, and a focus on health, safety, and well-being, whether you’re traveling or at hom…
November 13, 2025
Recognizing Dr. Michael Kelly for His Leadership in Child Advocacy
Recently, Children at Risk held its annual Accolades Luncheon to celebrate the monumental work of child advocates acro…
November 13, 2025
Last Chance to Learn and Lead!
Only two REALIZE Board Lunch & Learn sessions remain this year—don’t miss your chance to strengthen your leadership be…
October 28, 2025
On the Road to Better Health: Bringing Diabetes Education to Every Corner of the Community
Across El Paso, dedicated community health workers are hitting the road — not just to visit neighborhoods, but to empower …
October 27, 2025
Discover Out-of-School-Time Opportunities with the BOOST Network!
Across the U.S., more than 10 million youth participate in Out-of-School Time (OST) programs — where learning, growth, and…
October 27, 2025
Find Your Path This Fall on the Paso del Norte Trail
As autumn paints El Paso in shades of gold and amber, there’s no better time to step outside, breathe in the crisp air, an…
October 27, 2025
Organizations receive funding to support Mental Health and Emotional Well-being Programs
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of five grants totaling over $400,000 under the D…
October 27, 2025
Last chance this year: only 4 Lunch & Learn sessions left!
Don’t miss your final opportunity to attend the REALIZE Board Lunch & Learn Series before year-end. Strong boards build st…
October 27, 2025
Transforming Health through Community Resources and Support
For 30 years, the Paso del Norte Health Foundation has invested in the people, places, and partnerships that make our regi…
September 29, 2025
Health Foundation honored with the Fundación Binational Philanthropy Award
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (Health Foundation) was recently honored with the Binational Philanthropy Award ‘Brid…
September 29, 2025
Health Foundation Celebrates 30 Years with Texas Tech at Locomotive FC Game
In recognition of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s 30th Anniversary, the Health Foundation was honored to join Texas…
September 29, 2025
Honored for 30 Years of Service to Health in Our Region
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is honored to have been recognized for its 30 years of commitment to improving health…
September 29, 2025
Cheers to 30 Years
For 30 years, the Health Foundation has been driving change and improving the region’s health, and we’re just getting star…
September 29, 2025
Thank You Staff for 30 Years of Impact
We are deeply grateful to the dedicated staff of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation and the support from the Paso del No…
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
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…