The Partnership for Better Health received an overwhelming response from community donors during this year’s Match Madness Campaign. In total, 2,663 donations totaling $974,321 were received during the month of March to benefit 58 local nonprofit organizations. The 2024 campaign will bring more than $1.1 million into our community, with the additional $150,000 in matching… Read more »
Posts By: Antonia Price
Unveiling Our New Grants Framework!
We are pleased to introduce a new grants framework supporting our commitment to build an equitable, just, and inclusive community investment process. Aligned with our values of Equity, Advocacy, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Innovation, the Partnership for Better Health supports projects that improve the health of individuals and communities by focusing on social determinants of health… Read more »
We’re Hiring: Executive Director
The Partnership for Better Health seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization. The Executive Director works in partnership with the Board of Trustees and staff team to provide leadership, vision and direction for the organization and develop organizational strategies in pursuit of the foundation’s mission. As a community foundation with health equity at the… Read more »
Gov. Josh Shapiro Proclaims September 2023 as Health Equity Month
The Partnership for Better Health is thrilled to celebrate the designation of September 2023 as Health Equity Month in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Governor Josh Shapiro remarked, “I commend all those helping to raise awareness of health equity, and I applaud their devotion to improving the health and well-being of all Pennsylvanians.” In his proclamation,… Read more »
We are Updating Our Grantmaking Process
The Partnership for Better Health board and staff team recently completed a new strategic plan, using the lenses of justice, health equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging to strengthen our work and connect further with the region we serve. One of our priorities in the coming year is to strengthen our grantmaking and organizational practices, to… Read more »
Seeking HR Consultant for Equity-Focused Audit
The Partnership for Better Health is seeking proposals from interested consultants and firms to complete a human resources (HR) audit. The goal of the audit is to strengthen our HR policies and best practices to align with best practices in human resources management and the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We seek… Read more »
Youth Mental Health – Local Findings and 2021 Data
The Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) is an important tool used to understand how students in grades 6 to 12 see their community, school, family, and peers. Findings from the survey help decision makers understand community strengths and identify problems that may impact students before they arrive at school, specifically related to food security, housing instability,… Read more »
Seeking Health Consulting Proposals for Perry County
The Partnership for Better Health is seeking proposals from interested consultants or organizations to coordinate and lead the Perry County Health Coalition with its 2022 Call to Action. Consultant(s) should demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of health systems and rural health, including primary care, behavioral health, and oral health services. Experience with grassroots community engagement, consensus… Read more »
$859,000 Community Investment Through 2023 Match Madness Campaign!
Representatives from 48 local nonprofits met on April 19 to celebrate the eighth annual Match Madness campaign, which broke records in the number of donations received and grand total raised. “We are astounded by the incredible rallying of support from our community, amidst challenging times,” shared Antonia Price, Director of Communications and Development. “This marks… Read more »
New Grant Aims To Promote Health Justice
As a community foundation, the Partnership for Better Health strives to serve as a catalyst, advocate, and collaborator to establish health as a shared priority, toward ensuring that everyone has what they need for good health. New grants of $25,000 to $50,000 are available to community groups that create a project that uplifts health justice…. Read more »