Mission
The Partnership for Better Health champions and invests in ideas, initiatives, and collaborations to advance equity and improve the health of the people and communities in our region.
Our Values
Equity
We improve health and amplify the voices of those who are not always heard to ensure that all people have the chance to enjoy healthy lives.
Advocacy
We work to effect change in the institutions, systems, policies, and practices that influence health decisions and outcomes in our communities.
Collaboration
With curiosity and humility, we cultivate genuine partnerships among people, groups, and organizations to leverage diverse perspectives, resources, and opportunities.
Stewardship
We are strategic and transparent as we care for the community resources entrusted to the foundation. We hold ourselves accountable by working with our partners to achieve the greatest possible health impacts in our communities.
Innovation
We are bold in the pursuit of new ideas as we cultivate better health through effective, just, and sustainable solutions that center people with lived experience.
Vision
The Partnership for Better Health will be a trusted catalyst, advocate, and steward to promote health equity and justice, ensuring everyone in our community has the opportunity to reach their highest potential for health.
Our Strategy
Three strategic goals will direct our efforts and investments during 2023-2026. The goals, key objectives and strategic initiatives are designed to build upon the partnership for Better Health’s recent work in these areas, and ultimately to advance its efforts to improve the health of the people and communities in our region.
I. Equitable & Inclusive Organizational Policies and Practices
Cultivate an organization that encompasses comprehensive policies and practices that uplift, empower and involve justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in internal operations and culture.
II. Equitable & Inclusive Community Investment Processes
Build an equitable and inclusive community investment process consisting of grants and initiatives.
Build an equitable and inclusive community investment process consisting of community engagement, partnerships, and policy advocacy.
III. Center People with Lived Experience in Building Community Health Solutions
Center people with lived experience in building healthier communities.