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Local nonprofits receive $50,000 investment to help create equitable, age-inclusive spaces

By Phil Bors on December 7th, 2022

Investments from John Hancock, supported by the City of Boston, AARP Massachusetts, UMass Boston, and Healthy Places by Design strengthen local resident-led action.

More Great Examples of Committed Leaders Addressing Systemic Social Isolation

By Phil Bors on December 6th, 2022

Social isolation requires public health practitioners and other local leaders to work across disciplines and beyond traditional comfort zones to help reconnect communities for the good of the people who live in them. Read more in our blog.

Community Achievements Mark Wrap-Up of Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge

By Phil Bors and Arianne Noorestani on October 19th, 2022

Note: This article is cross-posted on APHA’s Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge Communities4Health blog and Healthy Places by Design’s blog.

Why We Joined the Fight Against Tobacco Inequities

By Phil Bors and Jamie Elliott on August 31st, 2022

Engaging people most impacted by an issue is vital for effective community solutions. This blog features the work of Black-led organizations that are charting a courageous path by reducing tobacco disparities in the Mississippi Delta and beyond.

Conveners for Health and Equity in Six New York Communities: Community Convener Linda Bryant- Project EATS

By Phil Bors on May 3rd, 2022

With the help of New York State Health Foundation’s (NYSHealth) Healthy Neighborhood Initiative, Project EATS is creating opportunities for the youth in Brooklyn while growing organic produce.

Conveners for Health and Equity in Six New York Communities: Community Convener Leah Russell – Syracuse Peacemaking Project, Center for Court Innovation

By Phil Bors on April 26th, 2022

Learn how the Center for Court Innovation, with the support of the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative, improved access to healthy food in Syracuse, New York.

Conveners for Health and Equity in Six New York Communities: Community Conveners Arlen Zamula and Caitlin Falvey – Department of Health & Mental Hygiene

By Phil Bors on April 19th, 2022

With the help of the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative, organizations in East Harlem were able to get funded during the pandemic. Read more in this blog.

Conveners for Health and Equity in Six New York Communities: Community Convener Mandy Snay – Clinton County Health Department

By Phil Bors on April 12th, 2022

With the help of the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative, this health department in Clinton County, New York invested in partners throughout the county. As a result community residents became advocates making an impact.

Conveners for Health and Equity in Six New York Communities: Community Conveners Jennifer Vallone & Michele Rodriguez – University Settlement

By Phil Bors on April 5th, 2022

In our latest blog, we highlight another one of six community conveners working with the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative across the state of New York. Find out how these conveners worked to create a community more educated about healthy eating.

Conveners for Health and Equity in Six New York Communities: Community Convener Brian Archie – Create a Healthier Niagara Falls Collaborative

By Phil Bors on March 29th, 2022

Check out our latest blog featuring one of six community conveners across the state of New York. Learn the story of how this community came together to create healthy opportunities for its residents.