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Did we get it right?
Our community-informed strategic planning process is moving into the next phase--validating what we heard.
The Health Resources in Action (HRiA) team hosted a webinar last Wednesday, August 24, outlining preliminary findings. Now, we need your help to confirm, amend and/or correct what they heard and provide additional insights by completing this survey.
The webinar recording and the slides are available online. The survey is open until September 5.
Point32Health Foundation will continue to listen to community throughout this process. You’re welcome to email our Community Investments team or schedule a meeting during open office hours.
As always, thank you for all the ways you engage in community.
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10 new grants support community priorities
Point32Health Foundation today announced 10 new grants to support priorities identified by community. The grants improve access to healthy food and advance healthy aging in places where disinvestment, systemic racism, and barriers to access have prevailed. Grants total $505,000.
“We are committed to food justice and healthy aging. People of all ages should have access to healthy, affordable, culturally appropriate food and the support services they need to thrive” said Nora Moreno Cargie, president of Point32Health Foundation and vice president of Corporate Citizenship at Point32Health. “We are supporting both long-term initiatives promoting equitable systems and short-term efforts responding to urgent needs.”
The 10 nonprofit organizations receiving funding are City Seed, Conservation Law Foundation, Cumberland County Food Security Council, Massachusetts Food System Collaborative, Mill City Grows, New Hampshire Hunger Solutions, RIALA Senior Living Institute, Three Sisters Garden Project, Inc., Thrive Support & Advocacy, Urban Farming Institute.
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Welcome, Christina Mathews
We are thrilled to welcome Christina Mathews, the newest member of the Foundation team. She will serve as program officer and work with Phillip González and Caitlin Sullivan on community investments made through the Foundation’s grant programs.
A graduate of Boston University School of Public Health, Christina brings experience as a public health advocate with expertise in policy, communications, and program management. She has worked with health promotion programs at the community, state and international level. Past employers include the Rhode Island Department of Health, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Christina recently served as vice-chair of the Needham Board of Health, an elected position, and is an active volunteer with several community organizations.
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Register for the Maine Wisdom Summit
The Maine Wisdom Summit: Breaking the Limits, Cultivating a Vision for Equity in Aging is virtual on Wednesday, Sept. 21.
Hosted by the Maine Council on Aging, the event will feature speakers discussing ways to eradicate ageism and eliminate barriers for communities becoming age-friendly. Registrants also can attend a pre-summit session on Sept. 14, Language Matters, covering the importance of inclusive language to reframe aging and break stereotypes.
The Foundation is an event sponsor.
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Trailblazer Award honors a lifetime of service
George Russell, a former member of the Tufts Health Plan Foundation board of directors, is the recipient of the Boston Business Journal's first Trailblazer Award.
The award was presented at The Boston Business Journal's annual CFOs of the Year event that celebrates current financial leaders and lifetime achievements for others.
Congratulations, George!
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Inclusive, innovative and inspiring
Amy Schectman, CEO of 2Life Communities, was honored as one of the 2022 McKnight’s Women of Distinction.
Amy's pioneering work has enhanced and expanded affordable community living options for older people in Massachusetts. Thank you, Amy, for all you do to make the communities we serve age-friendly.
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Together, we can end Alzheimer's
Point32Health again is taking steps to end Alzheimer's and support the Alzheimer's Association's critical programs and services for families, advocacy for those living with Alzheimer’s, and research to find a cure.
Point32Health will be participating in nine walks across five states, with team members participating both in person and remotely. Our 2022 goal is to build a team of 250 people and raise $100,000.
Visit our Walk page to join the team or make a donation. Point32Health Foundation will match all contributions to the Point32Health team - doubling our impact to the cause!
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Preparing students for success
Education is a social determinant of health that plays an important role in determining wellbeing. Students with their own school supplies are more engaged and ready to learn. Yet not all those heading to school have the same access to the materials they need.
Point32Health colleagues know that when we educate a child, we all win. During our annual Back-to-School Drive, colleagues donated more than $15,700 in essential school supplies, exceeding our goal of $12,500.
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A community beyond just athletics
Lyman Phillips' passion for lacrosse goes beyond fandom. The lead website administrator for Point32Health, Lyman has volunteered with Natick Youth Lacrosse for many years, holding various roles from board member to girls’ program director to coach for the third- and fourth-grade girls’ team for the past 14 seasons.
“I saw how my daughter benefited from being part of a team. She developed new skills and confidence, which made me want to be part of that for more girls in Natick. It’s a community beyond just athletics,” Lyman said.
As any coach will tell you, whether they’re mentoring an athlete, teaching the arts or supporting youth development in other ways, if you put in the effort, you’ll see results. “Lacrosse isn’t an easy sport — the learning curve at the beginning is very high. I think it’s really important for kids to receive encouragement for real effort and real achievement. For a lot of them, this is their first time playing a field sport, and witnessing the change from a player’s very first game to their last game of the season is incredibly rewarding.”
In addition to the growth and development that the players experience, Lyman also recognizes how he benefits from volunteering. “A big part of it is the social aspect, especially with working from home,” Lyman said. “I get out of the house more and it allows me to use some of the skills I’ve developed in my job at Point32Health. I also see a secondary benefit in the kids seeing me and other adults in their lives volunteering,” Lyman continued. “They learn it’s important to make commitments outside of work and it is an opportunity to do something you love.”
Thank you, Lyman for all that you do for youth in Natick!
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In case you missed it: Corporate Citizenship Report
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Point32Health Foundation in the news
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