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Gateway Family YMCA
Funder: New Jersey Department of Health
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The Gateway Family YMCA project team took a walk along the Elizabeth River Trail to begin mapping out plans for directional signs for the site. It quickly became clear that the signage was definitely needed as a street cuts the trail in half - resulting in four trailheads - two at either end of the trail and two i in the center. Without signage, most people probably don’t realize the trail runs 1.5 miles in one direction, nor do they realize the destinations (library, restaurants, schools) available from different sections of the trail. READ MORE
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Atlantic Health System
Community Donates $40.3 Million to Atlantic Health System's Morristown Medical Center Expansion Renovation
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Community Change Challenge Grant
DEADLINE: April 14
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The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. Applications are accepted for projects to improve public spaces, housing, transportation, civic engagement, coronavirus recovery, diversity and inclusion, and more. After reading the information below, click the yellow button to apply. MORE
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Nutrition in Food Banking Toolkit
Source: Feeding America
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The toolkits supports the charitable food sector in continuing to enhance systems and programmatic efforts geared at understanding and meeting the nutrition and cultural food needs of neighbors facing hunger.
The toolkit currently contains three sections available as standalone resources and an FAQ document:
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Multisector Partnerships: How can they Improve Population Health and Reduce Health Inequities?
Source: Health Affairs
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Over the past year, the United States has witnessed tremendous health inequities from COVID-19 across populations defined by race, ethnicity, geography, and disability. As part of the pandemic response and recovery, communities have taken advantage of existing multisector partnerships to address individual and community-level health and social needs. Read More
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Training, Collaborations and Networking |
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21-day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge
April 5-25, 2021
Host: Food Solutions New England
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Designed to raise awareness of racial equity issues in the food system, change participants’ understanding, and shift people’s behaviors to become more just in their work. Daily emails contain short prompts, questions to reflect on, and extra resources to learn from. Participants are encouraged to spend at least 10-15 minutes per day on the material. FSNE also hosts online forums and conversations for discussing and processing the material in a supported environment. More
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County Health Rankings and Roadmaps 101
April 13, 2021
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Our 101 will highlight new data and website features to identify opportunities for everyone to be healthy. You will leave the webinar with an understanding of how:
- Data, including the new measures, can help uncover the root causes that contribute to poor health.
- What Works for Health’s evidence-informed strategies can support equitable health outcomes, including COVID-19 response and recovery efforts.
- Our new learning products can help you better understand how to use data in your own communities to engage residents and measure progress.
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Best Practices for Hosting a Virtual Walking Event
April 14, 2021
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There is power and potential for virtual convenings and events to successfully connect people from all walks of life around walking, moving and advocating for healthy, people-first communities. Hear from panelists who have recent, hands-on experience and knowledge around developing virtual walking/moving events. Technical details, implementation and vision, learn best practices for hosting virtual events that aim to promote physical activity and mobility for all people. MORE
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Successful COVID-19 Messaging in Rural Communities
April 20, 2021
Host: Public Health Communications Collaborative
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During this webinar, Dr. Ayne Amjad, Commissioner and State Health Officer for West Virginia, and Dr. Lisa M. Costello, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the West Virginia University School of Medicine, will share insights from the state’s public health communications effort and answer questions from participants. MORE
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Show+Tell New Jersey: Innovations in Health and Early Childhood
April 20, 2021
Host: Show+Tell Early Childhood Innovations with Promise
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Show+Tell New Jersey: Innovations in Health and Early Childhood will highlight 12 outstanding programs working to improve the health and well-being of children and families in the New Jersey region. MORE
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Where's the Money? Funding Your Active Transportation Project
April 22, 2021
Host: Safe Routes to School Partnership
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Infrastructure improvements are often the costliest components of initiatives to support walking and rolling. Join us to learn about frequently used sources of funding for active transportation projects in the US, how to find out what funding is available for your community, and tips for navigating the funding process. MORE
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Latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans & How It Impacts Your Work
April 29, 2021
Host: CDC Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity
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Navigating Uncertain Times:
May 4, 6, 11, and 13, 2021
Host: NJ Center for Non-Profits
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