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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.

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…

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.

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.

Office closed for the Holiday Season

December 10, 2018

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation office will be closed on Monday, December 24 through Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in observance of the Holiday Season.

The office will reopen for business on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

Have a safe and healthy holiday.

Some simple strategies to help you eat healthy during the holidays

December 10, 2018

The holidays are here and, for most people, that means eating many of your favorite foods in larger quantities. This year, try these party tricks, tasty treats and simple strategies to help you eat healthy, stay active and still indulge in the holidays.

Enjoy in moderation.
Grandma’s fudge is a family tradition, and your coworker’s cookies are calling you from the breakroom. Indulging a little won’t hurt. Enjoy holiday treats in smaller portions, make healthy substitutions where you can, and plan ahead for merry meals that are healthy, too.

**Include lots of seasonal, colorful…

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…

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…

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…

Health Foundation staffer appointed to the 2020 Census Action Team

December 10, 2018

Michael Kelly, Vice President of Programs for the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, was recently appointed to the 2020 Census Action Team by Mayor Dee Margo and County Judge Ruben Vogt.

The Census Action Team will provide recommendations for the deployment of resources to both the City and the County on how best to utilize community resources to count as many El Pasoans – including hard to count areas. The U.S. Census is conducted every 10 years.