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Today, CHPW/CHNW CEO Leanne Berge contributed an article to Spokane’s The Spokesman-Review, highlighting why community-based organizations (CBOs) are critical in advancing health equity in Spokane and beyond. Through the lens of our partnerships with CBOs, like the diverse coalition of organizations represented in the recipients of the 2024 Advancing Equity Fund grants, Berge reinforced the importance of coming together to support community organizations that provide critical services for communities experiencing barriers to achieving their best health. "Building healthier communities takes all of us working together, aligning our efforts to address the full spectrum of social, medical, and behavioral drivers of health," wrote Berge. "Providing equitable access to health services - in the broadest sense - can only be achieved through our collective and collaborative efforts." The Spokesman-Review | Guest Opinion Article by Leanne Berge (Nov. 26, 2024): https://lnkd.in/gsQ9pQ5K Read more about the 2024 Advancing Equity Fund: https://lnkd.in/gEgtkWV6

👥 Empowering Communities: Every initiative and project is a step towards empowering our communities. By providing the necessary resources and support, we help individuals and families achieve stability and thrive. Let's continue to innovate, collaborate, and make a difference. Together, we can build a better future for all. #California #SocialServices #HousingPrograms #CommunitySupport #PublicService #Collaboration #Innovation #MediCal #CalAIM #AffordableHousing #HomelessnessSolutions

Some days are good days. Then there are days like these… The days when #TheJoshieMan makes a deep personal connection with the leader on Equality for the European Union (representing 450m citizens). When visiting the United Nations in New York, #TJM made what we believe is a lifelong friendship with Helena Dali. We agreed on the need for a European Union wide focus to help make sure that assistive technology is made available for non-speaking people. We agreed to discuss the recently released report from Neurodiversity in Business (NiB) - the Neurodiversity Charity on how to make our cities #Neuroinclusive. And importantly, we agreed to meet again in Brussels, when the new UK government is in place to continue the EU-UK working group on #Neurodiversity. And so yes, today was a great day! ❤️ And I have a hunch that #TJM helped raise the profile of Neurodiversity on a world stage.💪 Who is with us? ⁉️PS: Tell me in the comments what should world leaders focus on to support their ND citizens?

 The Autumn issue of the Homeless in Europe Magazine is out. In this edition we focused on the European Platform on Combacting Homelessness. Together with the amaizing Experts by Experience Group of EPOCH Practice and the fondamental contribution of the wonderful Khadim Diagne, we wrote and article on the need to highlight the value of involving those affected by homelessness in decision-making to create more inclusive, effective solutions. "That tackling homelessness is about more than housing – it's about rebuilding lives and restoring dignity."

DPV Health: Advocating for Better Health Services and Facilities for Melbourne’s North ✅✅✅   DPV Health was delighted to host the Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio State Minister for Climate Action, Energy & Resources and the State Electricity Commission along with Bronwyn Halfpenny State Member for Thomastown to a visit to DPV Health last week.   During the visit, the Executive team briefed Minister D’Ambrosio and Ms Halfpenny on DPV Health’s community impact and achievements over the 2023/24 year. We were thrilled to report: - 93% of clients surveyed believe DPV Health has supported them to stay healthy - 89% of clients surveyed have had a favourable care experience - 70% of clients surveyed believe through using DPV Health’s services they don’t need to go to hospital as often. The event also provided an opportunity to advocate for important community funding priorities for Melbourne’s North: > Expand services to meet growing demand: Aged Care, GP’s, Women’s Health, Refugee Health, Homelessness, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Mental Health, and Men’s Behaviour Change Program 
> Establish Child & Family Hubs 
> Invest in primary health hubs in Broadmeadows, Craigieburn & Epping 
> Ensure the Craigieburn and Whittlesea Community Hospitals are funded and open in 25/26 
> Build the Epping Wollert train line

Who says big foundations can’t explore participatory grantmaking and share power with communities? During the past few years, I've been privileged to work with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to help design and facilitate a participatory grantmaking initiative it undertook as part of a multiyear, cross-institutional effort that cedes power to local leaders to advance health and racial equity. An important part of this initiative was documenting every part of the process, which is now available as a detailed case study that includes innumerable behind-the-scenes insights and takeaways that @RWJF hopes will be helpful to other foundations, especially larger institutions that are exploring or already engaging in some form of participatory philanthropy (which can include but isn’t limited to making grant decisions). We also hope it’s helpful to the participatory philanthropic field overall by sharing our own experiences with some of the issues that tend to emerge during these processes, including addressing conflicts of interest; deciding on participant stipends; creating the panel; building trust; holding virtual meetings; dealing with institutional guardrails and policies; and ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion. Read the case study and let me/us know what you think. And please share with others! https://lnkd.in/e5aCKvxW Katy Love Diana Samarasan Hannah Paterson Chris Cardona Hilary C. Jen Bokoff Artrese Morrison Monique Shaw, PhD, MPH, CHES Susan Mende William H. Woodwell, Jr. Rebecca Clark Ben Wrobel Sneha Dave Elizabeth Dale, PhD Anne Katahira Allistair Mallillin Participatory Grantmaking Community of Practice Trust-Based Philanthropy Project The Chronicle of Philanthropy Gail B. Nayowith Matt Leighninger Nicholas Longo #CommunityPower #EquityInAction #HealthEquity #InclusiveHealthcare #HealthJustice #ParticipatoryGrantmaking #ParticipatoryPhilanthropy #Philanthropy #RacialEquity #philanthropy #foundations

On this #SocialMediaGivingDay, we shine a spotlight on our amazing Thryvians who are at the forefront of change, passionately supporting causes close to their hearts. Today, we highlight their efforts and the support they need to make an even bigger impact. Our little "giving" to help amplify their voices and support their causes. Sowdhamini Rajagopal, Gopal Ragothaman, PMP, Vignesh Devarajan, Arun Kumar, Swarna Gowri

Tonina, Community Engagement Manager at Palliative Care Victoria, shares her experience collaborating with multicultural and multifaith communities to promote equitable access to palliative care, dispelling myths and advocating for care over cure. Meanwhile, Nikki, Manager of The Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing , dives into the innovative strategies his organisation employs to make aged care more inclusive, from diversity mentoring to practical tools like communication cards available in over 70 languages. #communicationcards #agedcare #dyingprocess #deathplanning #tabootopics #culturalinclusion #qualityoflife #criticalinfo #criticalinfoorg #dontbecaughtdead #catherineashton #endoflifesupport

The Pillars of a Healthy Society: Benefactors and Healthcare The true benefactors of society are those individuals and groups who contribute significantly to the wellbeing and progress of humanity. These benefactors come from various walks of life and their contributions can be seen in different forms, such as philanthropy, innovation, social activism, public service, and the establishment of robust healthcare systems. https://lnkd.in/evFC9Sjv #sustainability #publichealth #socialactivist #benefactors #philanthropy #education #entrepreneurs #education #advocacy #healthcaresystem #robust #communitybased #valuesbased #holisticapproaches #psychological #emotional #socialfactors #society

Meeting the UK Government’s Minister for Disability last night was TJM’s most important meeting! I was honoured to discuss with Stephen Timms the need to create a #NeuroInclusive society and workplaces. It was #TJM’s most impactful meeting so far! In future meetings we have the chance to push for our agenda of #NeuroInclusionNow. Here is what you can do today to help #TheJoshieMan do to #ChangeTheWorld: ✅Like the post if you thought TJM did well in his most important meeting! ✍️Comment with the most important topics that should be on the agenda for a future meeting with the UK Government. ✏️Tag in ND activists who would have useful input for the agenda. Because if the #NDCommunity doesn’t set the agenda, then who will? Who is with us? 💪 ⁉️PS: Let us know if you agree that TJM looks good in a suit? Neurodiversity in Business (NiB) - the Neurodiversity Charity Image ID: TJM and Dan standing next to Stephen Timms. TJM is holding his blue #Talker.