Coming together to improve the region's health

March 2019 Newsletter

Gathering at the family table improves health

Disconnecting from technology and the pressures of daily life takes practice. But studies show that there are multitude of benefits that come from eating together as a family.

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The power of partnerships to improve mental health in the region

NAMI El Paso provides education and support for those struggling with mental health conditions and their families. Through the Paso del Norte Health Foundation's Think.Change Initiative, NAMI El Paso continues to make great progress in reducing the negative bias associated with mental health issues.

New Funding Opportunities

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is pleased to announce a funding opportunity under Healthy Kids – IGNITE Initiative (March 26) and two under Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being – Think.Change Initiative and Projects informed by Behavioral Health Consortia (April 2).

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Celebrating healthy eating and active living

The Paso del Norte Institute for Healthy Living at UTEP (IHL) will celebrate HEAL Week from April 13-14 with events that raise the awareness for the importance of healthy eating and active living in preventing disease.

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Census 2020 Support

The Health Foundation and the Paso del Norte Community Foundation are working with the Complete Count Committee (CCC) to seek proposals from firms to develop and implement a work plan to support a robust campaign to ensure an accurate count of residents in El Paso County for the 2020 Census. Submission deadline is Friday, April 15, at noon.

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Committed to
our Core Values

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation and Paso del Norte Community Foundation have taken the time to define our values and strive to live them every day.

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PdNCF manages scholarships for designated funds

Featured Scholarship: Nathan W. Jones Memorial Scholarship. Application deadline is April 5.

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