Too Few Choices, Too Much Junk: Connecting Food and Health
GIH convened a group of grantmakers, researchers, and practitioners for an Issue Dialogue discussing the intersection of food and health. The program focused on the current U.S. food system and approaches that foundations can employ to improve food access and nutrition. This Issue Brief incorporates the background paper written for this meeting, as well as key points from the day’s discussion.
Safety Net in the Era of Health Reform: A New Vision of Care
As part of its continuing mission to serve trustees and staff of health foundations and corporate giving programs, Grantmakers In Health convened a group of grantmakers and safety net experts on November 3, 2011, to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the safety net system as the Affordable Care Act is implemented. This Issue Brief incorporates the background paper written for this meeting, as well as key points from the day.
GIH Bulletin: March 2012
Aetna Foundation, Inc. (Hartford, CT) has awarded $145,150 to the Nurse-Family Partnership (Denver, CO) to promote breastfeeding among African American, first-time mothers enrolled in the Nurse-Family Partnership program.
Public Policy Engagement During an Election Year
Political elections create both challenges and opportunities for foundations seeking to inform and influence the public policy process. Philanthropic organizations have broad latitude to conduct or sponsor a variety of policyrelated activities, and this flexibility includes the ability to promote civic engagement and encourage informed participation in democratic elections.
GIH Bulletin: February 2012
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Foundation (Jacksonville) has awarded a $125,000 grant to ChildObesity180 to support its Active Schools Acceleration Project Innovation Competition.
Forging Stronger Relationships with State Title V Agencies
Although philanthropy has a long history of working with state government to advance health goals, partnerships with Title V agencies appear to be relatively uncommon. Shared strategic vision between the two sectors can lead to collaborations to improve the health of women, children, and families.
GIH Bulletin: January 2012
Allegany Franciscan Ministries (Palm Harbor, FL) awarded grants totaling $4.5 million to 83 Florida-based, nonprofit community organizations.
GIH Bulletin: December 2011
Grantmakers In Health would like to thank those who authored Views from the Field articles, on-line supplements to the GIH Bulletin, in 2011. The articles are available on the “Publications” section of www.gih.org.
GIH Bulletin: November 2011
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation (Detroit) announced intended funding of approximately $500,000 through its eighth patient safety initiative.
GIH Bulletin: October 2011
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation (Baton Rouge) announced intended funding through challenge grants to Louisiana-based nonprofits to address the state’s rising obesity rates.