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Working together to make safe routes to school possible for children
November 15, 2023
Davenport Elementary students and PE staff recently participated in a Safe Routes to School event guided by the El Paso Police Department as they walked to a neighborhood park during PE. This activity is a partnership between the El Paso Health Department, Action for Healthy Kids, and the Health Foundation’s Physical Activity Initiative aimed to make it safer for students to walk and bike to school and encourage more physical activity.
Nationally, 10%–14% of car trips during morning rush hour are for school travel. By identifying safe routes to school and promoting physical…
Working to build board leadership skills
November 15, 2023
Are you looking to learn critical responsibilities while serving on a nonprofit board? Make plans to join us at the next REALIZE Lunch & Learn session.
The Board’s Fiscal Responsibility
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
11:30 am – 1:30 pm.
Stanton Tower Boardroom, 100 N Stanton St, El Paso, TX 79901
Each course has a cost of $20, which includes lunch, access to all supplemental course materials, and an interactive activity per course. Scholarships are available to those who qualify.
REALIZE Lunch & Learn is funded by the Health Foundation in partnership with United…
Our CEO honored for her work in the community
November 15, 2023
Congratulations to our CEO, Tracy J. Yellen, and the cohort of El Paso women leaders for their recognition by Leadership Texas for their contributions to our community.
More than 85 members of the Leadership Texas Class of 2023, the oldest women’s leadership program in the country, visited El Paso to learn about the city’s issues, culture, and environment and to recognize the hard work of the women in the community.
Leadership Texas is the country’s longest-running women’s leadership program, providing networking opportunities for the past 40 years to women at all political,…
Healthy recipes to share on Thanksgiving
November 3, 2023
Are you looking for healthy side dishes or desserts to share with your family and friends this Thanksgiving? Try these delicious recipes from @El Paso Center for Diabetes that are easy to make and will have your guests asking for seconds.
Cauliflower Mash
Broccoli with Raisins & Peanuts
Black Bean & Pumpkin Brownies
For more healthy and tasty recipes or information on how to manage your diabetes, visit epdiabetes/now-what/.
Wishing you a healthy and safe Thanksgiving from the Health Foundation and the El Paso Center for Diabetes.
Healthy Eating Call for Letters of Intent
October 26, 2023
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation seeks Letters of Intent (LOIs) from eligible organizations to promote healthy eating, specifically fruit and vegetable consumption. For more information, click here.
Deadlines & Schedule
- Letters of intent due via the Foundation’s online application system: December 6, 2023
- Invitations for full proposals announced: January 5, 2024
- Invited applicants may meet with the Program Officer before submitting a full proposal.
- Full…
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.
Stanton Tower…
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…
