Health Priorities, Initiatives & Programs
IGNITE
The goal of the IGNITE Initiative is to improve a range of health outcomes by engaging disconnected youth in the Paso del Norte region in high quality programs during out of school hours. The Foundation refers to “disconnected youth” as people between the ages of 7-18 who are not involved in out-of-school activities or not working. Evidence indicates that youth who are involved in out of school programs are less likely to use drugs, alcohol, or be involved in criminal activity. Well-designed youth activities increase protective factors needed for youth to lead healthy and productive lives. Currently, program partnerships have been established throughout the region and policy efforts are underway.
Interactive Mapping Tools: illustrate out of school programs through a point in time data set from fall 2016. The U.S. map includes youth population ages 7-18 by census track in the New Mexico and Texas counties of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s service region. The Mexico map includes youth population ages 6-17 by census track in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. Links below:
IGNITE Essence Video: highlights the purpose of the IGNITE Initiative and the impact out of school programs can have on health outcomes for youth.
Program Lead: Bianca De León
Affiliated Grants
Project ABLE (Art Brokers Learning Experiences)
Espacios de vinculación y desarrollo juvenil
Cultura, arte y deporte: Jóvenes en acción
Programa de Arte de Verano para Jóvenes en Palomas / Palomas Youth Summer Art Program
Conectando con ValorArte 2019-2020
2017 Healthy Kids: Healthy Kids Backbone Organization
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November 11, 2019
GIVE THANKS for each new morning with its light,
for rest and shelter of the night,
for health and food,
for love and friends,
for everything thy goodness sends.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Thank you for your generous support this year and always.
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