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GRACE
Funder: Atlantic Health System
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For the past nine years, the Summit farmers market has had a unique feature, the G.I.F.T. Table. This GIFT stands for Give It Fresh Today. It is an opportunity for market shoppers to donate fresh purchases from the market. Additionally, GIFT representatives solicit monetary donations and then purchase the produce GRACE needs for the week from farm vendors. Vendors also assess any surplus they have at the end of the market and donate what they can spare. By the close of each market Sunday, vendors deliver hundreds of pounds of recently harvested seasonal produce to the GIFT table. Volunteers then deliver all the produce to GRACE’s headquarters for distribution.
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As They Take On Food Insecurity, Community-Based Health Care Organizations Have Found Four Strategies That Work
Grantee: Trenton Health Team
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Before the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 35 million Americans faced food insecurity. Now, more than 50 million are food insecure, with children and families accounting for a substantial part of the increase. Cross-sector collaborations can be the vehicle of change needed to address these issues. Successful cross-sector collaborations focused on food insecurity require a unique combination of organizations in the social service, health care, agriculture, philanthropic, and government sectors.
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Seven Ways Businesses can Align with Public Health
for Bold Action and Innovation
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For those who sit at the intersection of business and health, it is becoming clearer each day that the prosperity of the nation depends upon having a strong public health infrastructure with a distinct focus on preparedness and prevention. For real change to happen in public health, the business community needs to be a driving force. This report presents seven practical steps that businesses can take to strengthen partnerships and improve the health of their employees, communities, and the nation. With support from the de Beaumont Foundation, these recommendations were informed by a series of focus groups and personal interviews with 40 business and public health leaders who shared ideas about what can be done to address the immediate COVID-19 crisis and its spillover effects on the health and well-being of Americans.
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SNAP Outreach: A Win-Win for School Districts and Families |
Schools can play an important role in connecting families with SNAP, and in doing so, bolster their school nutrition program and support their students’ health and access to good nutrition. Refer to this guide for SNAP Outreach Strategies.
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A Primer for Multi-Sector Health Partnerships
in Rural Areas and Small Cities
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This primer aims to assist multi-sector approaches that increase community-centered investments to support opportunities for all individuals to live long, healthy lives, regardless of their income, education, race or ethnic background. This tool provides guidance between the community development, finance, public health, and healthcare sectors to support partnerships in rural areas and small cities.
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Apply to be a Healthy People 2030 Champion
Informational Webinar: July 28
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The HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) invites public and private sector organizations that support Healthy People 2030 (HP2030), the nation’s disease prevention and health promotion plan, to become a Healthy People 2030 Champion. Any organization may apply to be a HP2030 Champion. The selected HP2030 Champions will be recognized for their commitment and work toward achieving HP2030’s vision of a society in which all people can achieve their full potential for health and well-being across the lifespan.
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Designing Healthier Communities, a Creative Placemaking Communities Program
Application Deadline: October 15
Advisory Sessions: July 29, August 12, 19, September 9, 23
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The Designing Healthier Communities program develops diverse community-based teams to become stewards for placemaking oriented to well-being. Each team includes, at a minimum, a working creative sector professional; a health professional; and an influential representative from the local government. Through this initiative, up to five community teams will receive coaching and tools to become stewards for placemaking that promotes well-being in New Jersey. Community teams throughout the state are encouraged to apply. Of particular note, one team from either Monmouth or Ocean County will receive support from the Grunin Foundation to participate and bring learnings to the Central Jersey Shore.
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The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) School Health NJ Project |
The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) School Health NJ Project, administered by the NJ Department of Health (NJDOH), has more than 10 years of experience promoting healthy schools and utilizes a collaborative approach to learning and health. Through the WSCC School Health NJ project, the NJDOH will provide schools with up to $15,000 in funding over the course of three years, with an optional fourth year, to strengthen their school districts' capacity to support and sustain healthy schools. The NJDOH is recruiting all schools but needs to prioritize those with at least 40% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch. DOWNLOAD FLYER
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Teen Mental Health First Aid
Application Opens: July 26
Informational Webinars: July 20, August 12
Deadline: August 20
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Through the Bring Teen Mental Mental Health to New Jersey initiative, up to 50 schools and/or youth-serving organizations will build their capacity to effectively respond to teen mental health needs during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will also increase the mental health literacy of the educators and young people trained.
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New Jersey Council for Humanities COVID-19 Response Grants
Deadline(s): September 1, October 15
Informational Webinars: June 23 (recording available), August 5, October 13
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New Jersey Council for Humanities is offering two different types of grants for operational and programmatic support for nonprofit organizations that provide humanities programming to public audiences to prepare for, respond to, and recover from the pandemic.
- General Operating Support grants ($5,000-$20,000) are available to nonprofit organizations that have a mission rooted in the public humanities, and organizational budget greater than $50,000, and at least one full-time staff person (or one FTE).
- Program Support grants ($2,000-$20,000) are available for nonprofit and governmental organizations who undertake humanities programs, whether or not their organization's primary mission is based in the humanities.
Informational webinars include an overview of the two grant types, eligibility, and application requirements.
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Community Grant for Bicycle Infrastructure
LOI Deadline: July 23
Deadline: October 15
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PeopleForBikes is seeking applicants for its Community Grant Program that supports bicycle infrastructure projects and initiatives that make it easier and safer for people of all ages and abilities to ride. Examples of past projects include:
- Paths, lanes, trails, and bridges.
- End-of-trip facilities such as bike racks, bike parking, bike repair stations and bike storage.
- Programs that transform city streets, such as Ciclovías or Open Streets Days.
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Safe Routes to School Grants
Deadline: October 14
Information Sessions: July 13, August 19, September 9
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Sessions provide participants with information about applying for Safe Routes to School grants.
Topics include:
- Overview of Federal Aid and the Safe Routes to School programs
- Detailed Review of the Safe Routes to School Grant Application
- Grant Application Process
- Grant Resources, Tips & Strategies
- Q&A with NJDOT Local Aid Staff
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Training, Collaborations and Networking |
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COVID-19 and Return to In-Person Learning:
Communication with Constituents
July 21
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As we look ahead to the upcoming school year, it is imperative to use consistent, timely, and fact-based messaging to effectively communicate with parents, families, school officials, teachers, the media, and other members of your community.
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Spaces & Places
August 5-6
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SPACES & PLACES will assemble urbanists, planners and community leaders for virtual learning and exchange.
Soul City: August 5 - 30-minute documentary short followed by a discussion with founding resident, Floyd McKissick, Jr.
Freedom Hill: August 6 - premiere a trailer for the documentary followed by break-out discussions with the documentary director, Resita Cox, and community advocates to discuss Black spaces and community preservation as a means to protect and strengthen culture.
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National Summit on the Social Determinants of Health (virtual)
October 4-6
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COVID-19 has brought increased awareness of disparities among our nation’s minorities and most vulnerable. It is increasingly critical to understand the clear associations between social determinants and poor health status among children, adults and seniors. The agenda for this year’s National Summit will bring together representatives from healthcare, community and faith-based organizations, researchers, government leaders, educators and businesses to share best practices, offer community connections and resources and engage in the crucial discussion of how to best address the social determinants of health.
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APHA Annual Meeting and Expo
October 24-27 (in-person and virtual)
Registration Opens July 1
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Get ready to join your public health peers in Denver or online, Oct. 24-27. Whether participating in-person or virtually, don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to:
- Learn and network with thousands of other public health professionals from around the globe.
- Find inspiration for the work you do.
- Hear from exciting speakers about their work across the nation.
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Connect with leading organizations in the field at the Public Health Expo.
- Earn CE credits for FREE ($60 value).
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