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Be a leader by modeling best practices under COVID-19

December 10, 2020

By Dr. Robert Kirken, Dean of the College of Science at the University of Texas at El Paso

It’s been nine months since the COVID-19 pandemic took over our daily lives. From working and schooling at home, to social distancing, frequent hand washing and wearing masks – we’ve heard from numerous health officials, the media and public servants what we should be doing.

“What we need now is for every single person in our community to step up, be a leader and model those good behaviors that can help reduce the risk of spreading this deadly disease,” says El Paso County Commissioner David…

Donation of masks for those most in need in El Paso County

December 9, 2020

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is thankful to Steve Hamblin, CEO of JAG Apparel, for the donation of 20,000 hand-washable Flexmasks. The masks will be distributed by promotoras to those most in need in the County of El Paso. This effort is part of the El Paso United COVID-19 Transition Task Force working to reduce the risk of COVID-19 and other challenges during this unprecedented time.

For more information, visit www.reducetherisk915.org.

Family is everything: Let's reduce the risk at home and protect our elders

December 8, 2020

In El Paso, family is everything. Many El Pasoans have been doing everything they can to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 to their family, friends and neighbors by social distancing, wearing masks when out in public or simply by staying home.

But we should also be mindful of reducing the risk within the very place we may feel the most safe – our own homes. The average household in El Paso County includes more people than the average household nationally. Living with our extended families – our parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, aunts and uncles – is one of the many things…

Offices closed for Thanksgiving Holidays

November 23, 2020

The offices of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation will be closed from Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Monday, November 30.

Have a safe and healthy Thanksgiving!

Many THANKS!

November 23, 2020

THANKS - an expression of gratitude.

GRATITUDE - readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.

KINDNESS - the quality of being friendly, considerate, and generous.

We are filled with thanks and gratitude for the kindness and generosity of our community. Thank you to thousands of individuals, families, corporations, foundations, governmental entities and nonprofit organizations for your partnership and support of our family of foundations in 2020. Stronger together, we rose to meet the challenges of this year and continue our work to improve health,…

2021 Healthy Eating & Active Living Letter of Intent (LOI)

November 11, 2020

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation seeks Letters of Intent (LOIs) from eligible organizations to promote the Foundation’s Strategic Plan for Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL).

Specifically, the Health Foundation seeks LOIs to improve nutrition and increase physical activity and decrease sedentary behavior. A high-quality diet that includes fruits and vegetables and appropriate daily caloric intake, along with being physically active and minimizing sedentary time, can lower the risk of chronic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Preference will be given to approaches…

Tracy J. Yellen Recognized by Texas CEO Magazine

November 10, 2020

Tracy J. Yellen, CEO for the Paso del Norte Community Foundation and the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, was recognized by Texas CEO Magazine for her leadership responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ms. Yellen was among 25 Texas-based CEOs - and two El Pasoans - recognized by the magazine for rising to the challenges brought on by the pandemic - shifting business priorities and responding to community needs. Ms. Yellen led the Paso del Norte Community Foundation and Paso del Norte Health Foundation in their work providing health information, establishing funds to support the most…

United Way Young Leaders Society Cohort complete REALIZE Board Training

October 26, 2020

Congratulations to ten participants of the United Way of El Paso County, Youth Leaders Society for completing the Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s REALIZE Board Training. These participants graduated from the course with the knowledge and tips on how to successfully lead a nonprofit board in order to make a bigger impact on the community. The course is offered by the Paso del Norte Health Foundation in partnership with United Way of El Paso County.

The REALIZE Board Training Course is designed to help leaders make a difference as members of nonprofit boards. The course is comprised of…

Outreach partnership with the County of El Paso to help reduce the spread of COVID-19

October 26, 2020

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and Paso del Norte Community Foundation are partnering with the County of El Paso to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 with targeted outreach in the outlying areas of El Paso County. The Foundations have engaged 30 promotoras in partnership with the University of Texas at El Paso and Texas A&M University Colonias Program to help with the grassroots outreach.

The outreach efforts are incredibly timely as our community is experiencing record COVID-19 cases and an unsustainable surge in hospitalizations. The City of El Paso has urged residents to…

What the elections mean for Texas families and child advocates

October 21, 2020

On November 4, 2020, Children at Risk and the Texas Family Leadership Council will come together to debrief on what the elections mean for Texas families and child advocates, and the policy agenda for the 87th Texas Legislative Session. Dr. Michael Kelly, Vice President of Programs for the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, along with Debroah Zuloaga, President and CEO for the United Way of El Paso County, will serve on a panel with other expert advocates and community leaders to provide information on strategies related to the election, legislative priorities, community and business…