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Polling Campaign for Large-Scale Public Facilities Projects

February 11, 2019

The City of El Paso will receive approximately $2.6 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the allocation of large-scale projects that will benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The community is being asked to provide feedback on which of these projects they would like to see developed in their neighborhoods. The polling campaign will continue until March 2, 2019. For a list of projects and to take the poll, click here. For more information, call 915-212-1722.

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Two new grants for Health Leadership

February 7, 2019

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation recently awarded two grants totaling more than $194 thousand under the Health Leadership Priority Area – REALIZE Initiative.

The goal of the REALIZE Initiative is to inspire already effective leaders to become transformational leaders for the benefit of the region’s health. With strengthened leadership in place, regional organizations and individuals are better positioned to promote health and prevent disease.

Newly funded organizations are:

United Way of El Paso County - $132,971.00
REALIZE Board Training
To strengthen nonprofit…

Health Advocate receives 2019 Pillar of Health Award from City

February 7, 2019

Congratulations to Annette Torres for receiving the 2019 Pillar of Health Award by the City of El Paso Department of Public Health. This award recognizes departmental employees, City departments and community individuals and organizations that have contributed substantially to regional Public Health goals and improvements in 2018.

Ms. Torres has helped to support local coalitions pass tobacco ordinances in Anthony and San Elizario as well as a tobacco free policy for El Paso County. She has also helped to support the City of El Paso in its adoption of a social host…

Paso del Norte Community Foundation: Bowie Jardin, Cocina & Mercado Fund

January 18, 2019

The Paso del Norte Community Foundation is a trusted partner in support of the Bowie Jardin, Cocina & Mercado Fund. This fund has three components that teaches students how to plant and cultivate fresh food, cook and prepare nutritious meals and manage an entrepreneurial business. To learn more about this fund or start one of your own, visit pdnfoundation.org.

Providing support and funding opportunities to achieve good health

January 18, 2019

In 2018, the Paso del Norte Health Foundation invested nearly $10 million in grants/contracts designed to promote health and prevent disease in the region. Grants were awarded in the Health Foundation’s five priority areas: Healthy Eating Active Living, Tobacco and Alcohol Prevention, Mental Health and Emotional Well-being and Health Leadership. We are pleased to share the list of active grants for 2018 on our website, click here to view.

The Health Foundation provides opportunities to apply for grant funding in the five priority areas throughout…

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…

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…

2019 REALIZE Board Training Program ‘Lunch & Learn’ Series

January 17, 2019

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation, in partnership with the United Way of El Paso County, will present the first REALIZE Board Training Lunch & Learn Series of the new year.

Module One: Roles and Responsibilities of Individual Board Members
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
12 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m.
Paso del Norte Health Foundation
221 N. Kansas St., Suite 1900
Conference Room C

Stephanie Karr, former Executive Director of Center Against Sexual & Family Violence and BoardSource Certified Trainer will focus on increasing understanding of…

Offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 16, 2019

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation offices will be closed on Monday, January 21 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and will reopen for business on Tuesday, January 21. Sorry for any inconvenience. Have a safe and healthy day.

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,…