Health Foundation News
January 18, 2025
Sandra Day Promoted to Program Officer
We are thrilled to announce Sandra Day’s promotion to Program Officer at the Paso del Norte Health Foundation. In her new …
January 18, 2025
Health Foundation Announces New Board Officers and Members for 2025
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is pleased to announce Amy Marcus as Board Chair and Carlos Fernandez as Vice Chair o…
January 18, 2025
Health Foundation updates website design
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is pleased to announce modifications to its website - www.pdnhf.org.
The modifica…
January 18, 2025
Due Date Approaching for Funding under Diabetes Initiative
The final date to submit Letters of Intent under the Health Foundation’s Diabetes Initiative is **Thursday, January 30, 20…
January 18, 2025
2025 Health Foundation Funding Opportunity Schedule
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation uses a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to provide funding opportunities to current…
January 18, 2025
The Power of Policy: Promoting Health and Preventing Disease in the Paso del Norte Region
Earlier this month, El Paso Matters hosted a forum at the El Paso Community College with the El Paso State Legislative Del…
December 10, 2024
Putting MacKenzie Scott’s $15 Million Gift to Work for the Health of our Region
When MacKenzie Scott gifted the Paso del Norte Health Foundation $15 million in November 2022, it wasn’t just a donation—i…
December 9, 2024
Improving mental health services in our region
Congratulations to the City of Alamogordo’s Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) for successfully completing its final C…
December 9, 2024
Recognition of Board Leadership and Volunteers
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (PdNHF), along with our sister foundations—the Paso del Norte Community Foundation (P…
December 9, 2024
Can you spot a vape?
Big Tobacco is targeting our kids by disguising vapes as everyday items. Currently, 1.63 million students in the U.S. are …
December 4, 2024
Diabetes Call for Letters
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (Health Foundation) seeks Letters of Intent (LOIs) from eligible organizations to pro…
November 19, 2024
Giving Thanks
We are filled with thanks and gratitude for the kindness and generosity of our community. Thank you to the thousands of in…
November 19, 2024
REALIZE Board Training for Individual Organizations
Is your organization seeking to strengthen its board of directors? With funding from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation,…
November 19, 2024
Dive into the holiday spirit with healthy recipes
‘Tis the season for joy, togetherness, and delightful holiday feasts!
Are you looking for wholesome, healthy side dishe…
November 19, 2024
NAMI Texas provides insight into mental health resources for our community
NAMI Texas recently held its Annual Conference in El Paso, bringing together individuals, families, mental health provider…
November 19, 2024
Diabetes, Now What? media campaign receives national recognition
The Diabetes “Now What?” media campaign, the Diabetes “Now What?” television commercial Risk Factors, and Signs and Sympto…
November 19, 2024
Smoke-Free Summit Drives Tobacco-Free Initiatives in Our Community
The Paso del Norte Tobacco Control Network (TCN) recently hosted its Smoke-Free Summit, gathering over 100 dedicated profe…
November 19, 2024
Paso del Norte Trail: Funding and Progress Update
El Paso County recently received $10.1 million from the Transportation Alternatives program, administered by the Texas Dep…
October 21, 2024
Fundación Paso del Norte Kicks Off REALIZE Executive in Juárez
Eighteen leaders from Juárez were selected to participate in the third cohort of the REALIZE Leadership experience. Over t…
October 15, 2024
Spotlight on Out-of-School Time Providers: Supporting Our Youth and Families
The Borderland Out-of-School Time (BOOST) Network recently gained recognition from the El Paso County Commissioners Court …
October 15, 2024
Opportunity to Fund Programs related to Healthy Eating
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation seeks Letters of Intent (LOIs) from eligible organizations to promote healthy eating …
October 15, 2024
El Paso Juvenile Probation Department Shares Key Insights from Youth Needs Study
In a collaborative effort to reduce the number of youth entering the juvenile justice system, the El Paso Juvenile Probati…
October 15, 2024
Organizations receive funding in support of Mental Health and Emotional Well-being
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of ten grants for over $2.4 million under the Dis…
October 15, 2024
Nonprofit Brief: Exploring the Roles of Nonprofit Boards
We are pleased to share the latest Nonprofit Brief recently published by UTEP Associate Professor Dr. Eric Boyer and MPA C…
October 15, 2024
Join Us for the Paso del Norte Tobacco Control Network’s Biennial Summit - November 1
Join us for the Paso del Norte Tobacco Control Network’s Biennial Summit on emerging youth trends in vaping, tobacco, and …
September 27, 2024
A Foundation of Hope
Thank you to Texas Tech Health El Paso for showcasing the Paso del Norte Health Foundation’s investment in health promotio…
September 23, 2024
Health Foundation Makes a $5M Leadership Commitment to TTUHSC El Paso to Support Comprehensive Cancer Care at the Steve and Nancy Fox Cancer Center
In the continued efforts of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation to invest in health promotion and disease prevention, the…
September 18, 2024
Health Foundation awards 13 grants totaling more than $1.7M under Diabetes Initiative
In El Paso, the prevalence of diabetes outpaces the national numbers, with an estimated 15.3 percent of adults, or about 9…
September 18, 2024
NAMI Southern New Mexico Expands Mental Health Support in Rural Communities
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southern New Mexico is making significant strides …
September 18, 2024
Funded Program to Help Treat Children with Feeding Difficulties
Mealtime can often be challenging, especially when encouraging your child to eat. Is your child a severely restricted eate…
September 18, 2024
First Day of Fall – Stay Active
Celebrate the First Day of Fall by walking, running, or cycling on the [Paso del Norte Trail](https://www.pasodelnortetrai…
September 18, 2024
REALIZE Cohort Embarks on Leadership Journey with Off-Site Experience
The 6th REALIZE cohort has officially kicked off their transformational leadership journey with a dynamic off-site experie…
September 18, 2024
Suicide Prevention — A Time for Compassion and Action
Suicide prevention is a collective responsibility. Let’s unite to raise awareness and support those in need. Research show…
September 18, 2024
Working together to prevent violence in Ciudad Juárez
The Fundación Paso del Norte, sister foundation of the Paso del Norte Health Foundation, is p…
August 27, 2024
Health Foundation announces new REALIZE Executive Cohort
Leadership can be taught, and leadership can be learned. Using this premise, the REALIZE executive experience takes alrea…
August 20, 2024
Investing in grants and charitable expenses through 111 grants in 2023
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation ended the 2023 calendar year with $282.2 million in assets, up from $130 million in 1…
August 20, 2024
Funding opportunity under the Healthy Kids Initiative
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation seeks Letters of Intent (LOIs) from eligible organizations to promote the Foundation’…
August 20, 2024
Kids Can Youth Entrepreneur Program: Building Skills for a Lifetime of Success
Generations of young entrepreneurs have shown that innovative thinking and a strong work ethic can create lasting success….
August 20, 2024
Let’s Clear the Air – No Vaping at School
Parents, now that kids are back in school, it is important for them to understand the risks associated with vaping. Studen…
August 20, 2024
Health Foundation announces new REALIZE Executive cohort
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation launched its sixth U.S. REALIZE Executive leadership experience with a kick-off event…
August 20, 2024
Fundación Paso del Norte kicks off Juárez en Acción volunteer event
Join the Fundación Paso del Norte, our sister Foundation in Cd. Juárez, at the launch of thei…
July 18, 2024
A vibrant outdoor hike/bike space is emerging mile-by-mile through neighborhoods across El Paso
The Paso del Norte Trail is a regional landmark created to promote active transportation, preserve the region’s history an…
July 15, 2024
Supporting Health Leadership in the region
In 2023, the Health Foundation invested $3.20 million to support 23 grants under the Health Leadership priority area to su…
July 15, 2024
Developing healthy eating habits for students and their families in Palomas, Mexico
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation recently announced a grant to Border Partners under th…
July 15, 2024
Are you at risk for Diabetes?
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation, in partnership with the El Paso Center for Diabetes and t…
July 15, 2024
A vibrant outdoor hike/bike space is emerging mile-by-mile through neighborhoods across El Paso.
Join us for several upcoming community meetings to learn about our progress and provide feedback.
The [Paso del Norte…
July 15, 2024
Funding to benefit the region’s mental health
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is pleased to announce a 3-year, $1.5 million grant for the [Paso del Norte Center (P…
July 15, 2024
Funding to support out-of-school providers to develop healthy kids in the region
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is pleased to announce a 2-year, $515,000 grant to the [United Way of El Paso County]…
June 13, 2024
Using data can improve the health of patients and our community
Data is more than numbers on a chart. By using data, healthcare professionals and advocates can improve the health of thei…
June 13, 2024
Local Educator learns the daily work of improving health in the region
Ms. Helga Ericka Kihara, an instructional coach at Canutillo Elementary, shadowed staff from the Paso del Norte Health Fou…
June 13, 2024
Health Foundation awards 10 grants under the Healthy Eating Initiative
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation recently awarded 10 grants totaling more than $2.3 million under the Healthy Living p…
June 13, 2024
Looking for Summer fun for kids in the region
Keep your kids busy this summer with quality programs and services in our community. Check out the interactive “Summer Pro…
June 13, 2024
Nonprofit organizations play a vital role in a community
Nonprofits are essential for addressing health, education, economic development, human services, and quality of life in ou…
June 13, 2024
Creating a smoke-free environment in schools
The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is proud to partner with Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK), the Paso del Norte Tobacco C…