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El Paso Chamber honors Health Foundation as 2023 Nonprofit of the Year
October 23, 2023
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is honored to be recognized as the 2023 Nonprofit of the Year by the El Paso Chamber. Presented during the Chamber’s “Proximo El Paso” event, the award was created to acknowledge a local organization, voted by the community, demonstrating outstanding commitment, leadership, and innovative contributions for the betterment of the people of El Paso.
November REALIZE Lunch and Learn Sessions
October 13, 2023
The REALIZE Lunch & Learn series continues with three courses in November designed to train nonprofit board members on essential board member knowledge and skills so they can be a greater asset to the organizations and people they serve.
Fundraising Fundamentals
Tuesday, November 2, 2023
The Board’s Role in Fiscal Oversight and Accountability
Tuesday, November 15, 2023
The Board’s Fiscal Responsibility
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
All meetings are from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.
Check-in begins at 11:15 am; box lunches are provided.
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New staff member joins Foundation team
October 13, 2023
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and Paso del Norte Community Foundation are pleased to welcome Jocelynn Mireles as our new Operations Support Assistant.
Jocelynn is the friendly face you first meet when visiting our office. She is responsible for providing administrative and general support for the foundations.
Jocelynn grew up in Denton, TX, and received her bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Texas A&M - San Antonio. She has a passion for animals and enjoys volunteering at various animal rescues in El Paso. When she is not volunteering, she spends her time hiking,…
Sharing with teachers how to cultivate a school garden
October 13, 2023
La Semilla’s Edible Education Team recently hosted their 2nd Teacher Knowledge Exchange at Zia Middle School in Las Cruces, NM. Teachers learned how to cultivate a school garden with hands-on skills from planting to harvesting and classroom cooking.
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation funds the Edible Education program that aims to provide gardening, nutrition, and cooking training to at least 1,500 students, teachers, and families in El Paso, TX, and Doña Ana County, NM.
La Semilla Food Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Anthony, NM, that fosters a healthy,…
BOOST Network celebrated two nights of fun for youth in our community
October 13, 2023
BOOST kicked off its second Annual Kids Night Out at the 100th Battle of I-10 between UTEP vs. NMSU football game, followed by a soccer match between the FC Juárez Bravos vs. Pachuca.
1,500 children and youth participating in Out-of-School Time (OST) programs in El Paso gathered in UTEP’s Sun Bowl Stadium for a fun night of football on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
On Friday, October 20, 2023, more than 1,500 children from Cd. Juárez enjoyed the FC Juárez Bravos vs. Pachuca soccer match at the Estadio Olimpico Benito Juárez.
These events weren’t just about fun (although there was…
Healthy Halloween!
October 13, 2023
With a little creativity, you can find ways to make Halloween fun, spooky, and a little healthier too.
Here are some tips from the American Heart Association to help you and your family enjoy a healthy Halloween:
- Have a healthy meal BEFORE heading out to trick-or-treat.
- Choose smaller candy collection containers.
- Walk from door to door instead of driving. Bring a bottle of water and a flashlight, and wear comfortable shoes.
- Check expiration dates and inspect all edibles before allowing children to eat them.
- Use this opportunity to talk to your kids about making smart…
Border Partners new funding to ensure healthier children in Palomas, MX
October 13, 2023
Border Partners recently launched a new grant effort to promote healthier futures for school children across Palomas.
This initiative will empower healthy eating habits by creating a healthy school environment, which includes targeting more than 700 school children, their teachers, parents, families, and school cooks in nutrition and gardening classes and engaging the children in growing their food at an on-site greenhouse.
Funding for the program was provided through the Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s Healthy Eating initiative.
Border Partners is a nonprofit organization…
Health Foundation awards 10 grants totaling more than $1M for mental health and well-being programs
October 4, 2023
With nearly 1 in 5 people experiencing mental illness, the Paso del Norte Health Foundation understands the need for assistance in the community. The Health Foundation is pleased to announce 10 new grant awards for more than $1 million to provide training, classes, and resources to promote emotional well-being, reduce stigma, and improve access to mental and behavioral health services.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso - $80,117.95
Equitable Approaches to Build Community Mental Health Resilience
To bring mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and negative bias by…
A Tasty Recipe from the Sabrosa Vida Cooking Program
October 2, 2023
This month’s Sabrosa Vida tasty recipe is Cilantro and Vegetables Rice.
Sabrosa Vida is a free chef-led cooking and nutritional educational program funded by the Health Foundation in partnership with the El Paso Diabetes Center of El Paso.
Stay tuned for upcoming recipes each month. For more information, contact El Paso Center for Diabetes at 915-532-6280.
INGREDIENTS
½ bell pepper
1 carrot
½ onion (optional)
3 cloves garlic
2 cups water
1 cup brown rice or quinoa
Canola oil spray
½ bunch cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
**TO…
Subscribe to our RFP Mailing List
September 25, 2023
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