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2019 State Legislative Briefing on Mental Health

January 17, 2019

Please join us for a preliminary analysis of mental health opportunities in the upcoming legislative session.

Wednesday, January 23, 2019
9 a.m.
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center El Paso
Medical Education Building (MEB), Room 1100
5001 El Paso Dr.
El Paso, Texas 79905

As you know, the Texas State Legislature meets once every two years during odd-numbered years. In 2017, significant progress was made in passing legislation to improve the mental health system of care in Texas. As the 86th session begins, mental health advocates seek to build on those…

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PdNHF staff serving our community

January 17, 2019

Tracy Yellen, CEO of the Paso del Norte Community Foundation, was recently appointed to the Board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas - El Paso Branch.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (Dallas Fed) is committed to building a vibrant economy. This is achieved through fair and informed access to financial markets for all consumers. The Dallas Fed works to understand the particular needs of underserved populations by engaging community leaders on effective community development policies and strategies related to education, health and affordable housing. With growing evidence that…

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Paso del Norte Trail Corporation Support

January 10, 2019

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (Health Foundation) is seeking consultant services to provide support in advocating for adoption of the county-wide Paso del Norte Trail and establishing a Trail Corporation that will lead and coordinate associated regional efforts.

Applications accepted: January 14 - 23, 2019

Finalist interviews: January 28 or 29, 2019

Length of contract: February 11- July 31, 2019

For more information, click on this link.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest and one-to-two page summary of qualifications and experience to Jana Renner,…

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Job Opportunity - Director of Partnerships & Donor Relations

January 7, 2019

The Paso del Norte Community Foundation seeks a Director of Partnerships and Donor Relations.

Master’s Degree preferred. A minimum of five (5) years nonprofit and/or fundraising experience at the executive level preferred. Click Here to view the Job Description.

Submit resume with cover letter to:

Sylvia Soto
ssoto@pdnfoundation.org

Deadline: January 18, 2018
No phone calls or drop-ins, please.

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Paso del Norte Trail Master Plan

December 12, 2018

After 18 months of public meetings, on-line surveys and planning sessions with community leaders, stakeholders and trail enthusiasts, the concept for a 60-mile county-wide trail is now one step closer to reality with the completion of the Master Plan to guide its development.

The planned Paso del Norte Trail spans the length of El Paso county from its border with New Mexico to the agricultural areas of the Lower Valley connecting neighborhoods along the route to schools, parks, worksites and other destinations and providing greater opportunities for increased physical activity for…

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Trusted Partner

December 12, 2018

One of the most effective ways to make a meaningful and lasting impact in the community is by starting a charitable giving fund. Learn more about what the Paso del Norte Foundation is doing in the community and can do for you. www.pdnfoundation.org/news.

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Happy Holidays

December 11, 2018

May the Gifts of Health and Happiness be yours this Holiday Season.

Click here to view our special holiday message.

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This holiday season, the PDN Foundation staff gives back to the community

December 10, 2018

In lieu of a traditional holiday party this year, the staff of the Paso del Norte Foundation, Paso del Norte Health Foundation and Fundación Paso del Norte elected to give back to the community by hosting a holiday celebration for the children, families and staff of the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence (CASFV or Center).

The Foundation staff provided holiday crafts, music and a warm meal to the residents and staff of the Center. Santa Claus made a special appearance, delighting the more than 40 children in attendance. The Foundation staff dressed as elves and helped…

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County of El Paso creates first Healthy Food Financing Initiative

December 10, 2018

On December 10, the County of El Paso took a major step to make healthy, affordable food easier to buy. After several months of collaboration with the Paso del Norte Institute for Healthy Living at UTEP (IHL) and the American Heart Association, as well as discussion with the El Paso County Commissioners Court, County Commissioner David Stout and the County Economic Development Department presented the final Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) Policy Guidelines for the County of El Paso last week and they were approved by the Commissioners Court unanimously. The 5-0 vote triggers the…

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Four individuals recognized for their work on Tobacco Control

December 10, 2018

Community advocates recently gathered for an appreciation luncheon hosted by A Smoke Free Paso del Norte to celebrate the year’s accomplishments on tobacco control in the region.

A Smoke Free Paso del Norte, an initiative of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, works to engage partners across national and international borders to advocate for smoke-free ordinances and polices.

This year’s luncheon honored four regional health leaders for their collective work in educating youth, implementing policy, innovating new evidence-based strategies and efforts to…

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