Three Program Strategy Areas, One Mission

 

 

Urban Health and Well-Being

 

The Urban Health and Well-being strategy creates and catalyzes opportunities to improve community outcomes by addressing the root causes of disparities in health and healthcare. Initial priorities include behavioral, lifestyle and environmental issues; chronic disease prevention and management; and the development of a highly skilled, culturally competent healthcare workforce.

Urban Community Revitalization

 

The Urban Community Revitalization Strategy reflects the Foundation’s commitment to supporting the development of strong, vibrant urban neighborhoods of choice. With focus on Buckeye-Larchmere, Woodland Hills and Mt. Pleasant, this strategy addresses the social determinants that impact place, including neighborhood conditions, healthy eating/active living, food access, and land use. Meaningful engagement of community residents is integral to this strategy.

Urban Families

 

The Urban Families Strategy promotes family stability and success. Current priorities include housing, hunger and parent support with focus on families with children under the age of 18.

 

(definitions as of 2/23/2012)

 

Our Commitment to Continuous Learning

We are excited to build upon our past investment in each of these three program strategy areas, and to identify promising new models. As our program strategies evolve, we will further refine grantmaking in each area to ensure our resources target opportunities with the greatest potential for impact. We will also remain open to addressing pressing community needs as they evolve.

 

In 2012, we will develop our Outcomes and Learning framework that complements our new grantmaking approach. We look forward to working with you to build on what we learn “with an unrelenting focus and passion for improving lives.” - Leap of Reason, Mario Morino