Courageous Action for the Health of Our Communities
The final day of the 2025 Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy focused on milestone moments in health like the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and elevated the philanthropic partnerships already inspiring a better tomorrow. While much of the conference was spent reflecting, today was marked by action and what comes next: standing firm in values, being courageous, and co-creating a vision for the future.
Reimagining Health Philanthropy, Together
During Day 2 of the 2025 Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy, attendees across sectors worked together to identify the intersections of their work and co-created solutions for healthier, thriving communities. Sessions spanned a wide range of topics, from exploring business’ role in health equity to strategies for supporting staff in uncertain times.
Remarks on Defending Philanthropy’s Freedom to Give
President and CEO of Grantmakers In Health (GIH), Cara V. James, delivered opening remarks at the 2025 GIH Annual Conference on Health Philanthropy in New Orleans.
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials: COVID-19
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials’ (ASTHO) Coronavirus webpage provides information on state emergency declarations, COVID-19 case count data from the CDC, and links to ASTHO statements, blog posts, and other articles.
National Conference of State Legislatures: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for States
The National Conference of State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Coronavirus website tracks state legislative responses to COVID-19 as well as links to additional NCSL webpages with information on state fiscal, public education, and elections responses.
Kaiser Health News: Latest News On The Coronavirus Outbreak
Kaiser Health News’ COVID-19 webpage offers the latest news on the Coronavirus outbreak.
Council on Foundations: COVID-19 Resource Hub
The Council on Foundation’s COVID-19 Resource Hub offers legal and policy resources for foundations, information on funding opportunities throughout the country, and other resources for funders.
COVID-19 Resources for Funders
GIH has compiled resources and information for health funders on how to respond to the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University: Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases
The Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University maintains an interactive dashboard tracking the spread of COVID-19 in real time.