‘We have to create a vision for what we’re building toward’: A foundation CEO speaks to the health of neighborhoods
Becky Payne's work has focused on supporting projects to improve overall community health and well-being.
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In rural Ohio, a House of Hope and a center for healing rise from a former college campus
Leaders of an Ohio not-for-profit organization saw an opportunity to create a center for community services in Appalachia.
CDFI support enables NewPath to expand, celebrate new chapter in changing futures of youth
Financial support from the CDFIs, IFF and CDF, with loans for over $1.075 million, has enabled NewPath Child & Family Solutions to positively impact even more youth dealing with trauma and mental health issues.
Dental hygienists hit the road to expand Michigan’s oral care
Three hygienists across Michigan use foundation-funded vans to deliver preventive dental care to underserved children and families.
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ could mean cuts to cornerstone food program counted on by tens of thousands here
States will need to take on hundreds of millions in new expenses, which could mean massive cuts or the elimination of the SNAP program.
Living on the edge: Eviction takes a toll on the health of families
As the cost of housing has soared and wages have stagnated, evictions have surged in Greater Cincinnati.
In a place built for youth confinement, this space offers calm release
Hamilton County Youth Center's new de-escalation space changes the script for juvenile justice.
Childhood exam motivates dental hygienist who cares for rural kids
Inspired by a school nurse, Lynda Gregorini now provides dental care and career mentoring to students in rural Michigan schools.
Grow your own: These food desert neighborhoods act to bring healthy fare to their communities
Efforts to improve access to healthy food is good for health, builds civic muscle, and strengthens neighborhood connections.
NEOMED launches dental program to improve statewide oral health access
NEOMED's new Bitonte College of Dentistry will embed dental students in Ohio communities to improve access and address shortages in rural and urban oral health care.
In rural Ohio, a House of Hope and a center for healing rise from a former college campus
Leaders of an Ohio not-for-profit organization saw an opportunity to create a center for community services in Appalachia.
CDFI support enables NewPath to expand, celebrate new chapter in changing futures of youth
Financial support from the CDFIs, IFF and CDF, with loans for over $1.075 million, has enabled NewPath Child & Family Solutions to positively impact even more youth dealing with trauma and mental health issues.
Dental hygienists hit the road to expand Michigan’s oral care
Three hygienists across Michigan use foundation-funded vans to deliver preventive dental care to underserved children and families.
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ could mean cuts to cornerstone food program counted on by tens of thousands here
States will need to take on hundreds of millions in new expenses, which could mean massive cuts or the elimination of the SNAP program.
Living on the edge: Eviction takes a toll on the health of families
As the cost of housing has soared and wages have stagnated, evictions have surged in Greater Cincinnati.
In a place built for youth confinement, this space offers calm release
Hamilton County Youth Center's new de-escalation space changes the script for juvenile justice.
Childhood exam motivates dental hygienist who cares for rural kids
Inspired by a school nurse, Lynda Gregorini now provides dental care and career mentoring to students in rural Michigan schools.
Grow your own: These food desert neighborhoods act to bring healthy fare to their communities
Efforts to improve access to healthy food is good for health, builds civic muscle, and strengthens neighborhood connections.
NEOMED launches dental program to improve statewide oral health access
NEOMED's new Bitonte College of Dentistry will embed dental students in Ohio communities to improve access and address shortages in rural and urban oral health care.
