Policy Advocacy
From its beginning, the foundation has engaged in the public policy process toward supporting sound health policies and the advocacy efforts of community agencies. This work is guided by the foundation’s Community Policy & Engagement Committee, which is comprised of health care professionals, scholars, lobbyists and government officials. The Committee’s goals are threefold:
- Serve policymakers and the public by providing reliable, accessible information on timely health policies;
- Advocate for improved health policies at the local, state and federal levels; and
- Support the development of area nonprofits to advocate.
Through community forums and meetings, the foundation serves as a catalyst to foster dialogue, collaboration and understanding among diverse health leaders, and we strive to be an honest broker in adopting approaches that are inclusive, transparent and candid.
Policy Advocacy
The Partnership for Better Health’s advocacy efforts illustrate our dedication to being a responsible participant in the development of health policies. By electing the 501(h) option under the Internal Revenue Code, we are permitted to have an active voice in the policy process, and we carefully track and report our allowable spending related to legislative advocacy.
Through the Community Policy & Engagement Committee, our staff, board and volunteers maintain regular contact with elected officials and other government representatives. The foundation also develops policy position papers on pressing health issues. Each paper is data-driven and based on current research, emerging national recommendations and the foundation’s own studies and taskforce recommendations.
Visit the following links to our current policy position statements:
Raise the Minimum Wage to Improve Health
Economic Policy is Health Policy
Healthy Food for a Healthy Pennsylvania
Treatment & Recovery Support for a Healthy PA
Mental Health and Well-Being for a Healthy PA
Comprehensive Access to Health Services in PA
Funding Availability
Policy advocacy and systems change work are powerful tools in addressing the root issues of poor health. At the Partnership, we seek to build the capacity of local organizations to advocate for policy improvements. Frontline health and human service professionals are experts in understanding the barriers people face to living healthier lives. We encourage area nonprofits to share this expertise with local, state, and federal decision-makers.
Nonprofit organizations can engage in advocacy. For additional details regarding your organization’s right to advocate for a cause or policy, please visit Bolder Advocacy. If your organization would like to do more advocacy work and community organizing aligned with our policy position statements (see above), our grants may support community engagement and leadership development. Follow this link to our What We Fund page.
Policy Fact Sheets
The Partnership is a reliable community resource for all things health and wellness. By providing health resources, educational information, and tools, we help ensure that individuals and organizations stay informed about today’s health issues. We encourage you to take action to improve your health and the health of our neighbors.
SNAP and Medicaid Fact Sheets
The below fact sheets outline the currently proposed impacts (May 2025) of Medicaid and SNAP cuts within the Partnership’s service area:
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- Protect Medicaid and SNAP in Adams, Cumberland, and Perry Counties
- Protect Medicaid in Adams, Cumberland, and Perry Counties
- Protect SNAP in Adams, Cumberland, and Perry Counties
- Protect Medicaid and SNAP in Adams County
- Protect Medicaid and SNAP in Cumberland County
- Protect Medicaid and SNAP in Perry County
- Protect Medicaid and SNAP in PA Senate District 33
- Protect Medicaid and SNAP in PA Senate District 34
- Protect Medicaid and SNAP in PA House District 199
- Protect Medicaid and SNAP in PA House District 193
- Protect Medicaid and SNAP in PA House District 86
- Protect Medicaid and SNAP in US House District 10
- Protect Medicaid and SNAP in US House District 13
Housing Fact Sheet
The below fact sheet outlines the impacts (June 2025) of currently proposed cuts to housing within the Partnership’s service area: