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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’re Hiring: Finance Director

The Partnership for Better Health is seeking a Finance Director to direct all day-to-day aspects of the foundation’s accounting, investment, financial management and HR benefit administration systems. The director will develop and implement financial policy, accounting and reporting through a comprehensive fiscal plan and budget. Reporting to the Executive Director, the director works closely with… 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 »

$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 »

Carlisle Seeks Volunteers to Welcome New Community Members

Have you ever helped someone learn to drive or enrolled children in school? Do you know where to shop for groceries, how to open a bank account, or apply for jobs online? If so, you already have the experience you need to welcome new members of our community! The Partnership for Better Health and Carlisle… Read more »

Spark of Change Grant Impacts

In 2022, we awarded four Spark of Change mini-grants that were intentionally focused on addressing health equity challenges, finding solutions, and amplifying voices at the neighborhood level. Neighborhoods have a shared history and collective community characteristics that set them apart. Awardees demonstrated how their project would impact a specific neighborhood or community in our service… Read more »

Career Opportunity to Educate, Advocate, and Take Action to Improve Housing Access

New Life Community is seeking a program manager for “Community Partners for Change”. The position is supported through funding from the Partnership for Better Health effective January 2023, as part of our Affordable Housing and Homelessness strategic initiative. The Community Partners for Change is a public-private partnership to effect positive and sustainable change in the… Read more »

New Grants to Advance Health Equity through Collaboration

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. Four grants of up to $15,000 each are available to community groups that forge strategic partnerships with new organizations… Read more »

2022 Champions for Better Health Awards

The 2022 Champions for Better Health Awards were held on October 27 in downtown Carlisle. Over 70 community members, volunteers, business leaders, and philanthropists came together to celebrate seven honorees whose work plays a vital role in advancing the health and wellness of our region. Congratulations to the following awardees. We thank you for your incredible… Read more »