Build Healthy Places Network

It's an exciting week for BHPN as we launched the new Public Health Primer: Engaging Community Development for Health Equity! The primer was developed through a collaboration between Build Healthy Places Network and the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) to establish mutually supportive collaborations between these two sectors to advance health equity. It emphasizes the importance of resident leadership and provides guidance on how relationship-building can address injustices and promote equitable change in communities. Explore the transformative journey of the new primer 👉 https://ow.ly/HivP50QE5e5 #ThoughtLeadership #UpstreamInvestments #BuildingBridges #EquitableChange #EquityInAction #SharedResponsibility #EquitableCommunities #VitalConditions

Build Healthy Places Network's Co-Executive Director presented at Opportunity Finance Network's annual conference 2024 in L.A. with our partners at Verge Impact Partners and Fahe

Our Co-executive Director, Ruth Thomas-Squance, PhD, MPH is presenting at the National Forum Annual Meeting today! Join Panel 1: Vital Conditions for Cardiovascular Health and Well-Being as speakers dive into how the Vital Conditions framework builds upon the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) to improve health outcomes for all Americans. Stay for the day to hear from experts, including keynote speaker Admiral Rachel L. Levine, and dive into data-driven approaches and community-led solutions to advance health equity across the nation. This no-cost event is an incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and create lasting change! Register here: https://lnkd.in/djcqMXTe #VitalConditions #CardiovascularHealth #HealthEquity #NationalForum #NF2024

🤝 Join Us in Advancing Health Equity! The AAMC Center for Health Justice is seeking dedicated individuals and organizations to apply for the second cohort of its Multisector Partner Group. This is a unique opportunity for leaders from diverse sectors to collaborate and drive transformative change in health equity. As a member, you’ll engage in regular meetings, contribute to vital strategies and programs, and help build community partnerships across sectors. Your voice matters, and your insights can help shape the future of health justice! 🔍 We encourage applicants from various sectors—arts, law, transportation, climate justice, and more—to bring their unique perspectives. Members will receive a stipend of $6,000 annually for their three-year term. 🗓️ Don’t miss your chance to be part of this critical initiative! Applications will be accepted until Dec. 20, 2024, for a term starting in March 2025. Together, we can build a healthier future! https://lnkd.in/g34AccS7 ⭐ Hear from our inaugural members about the power of collaboration in achieving health justice: https://lnkd.in/gg9FPYpg

Join us for our next Network Commons, where you’ll hear from Native leaders and their partners who are leveraging multi-sector approaches to address the drivers of health. From constructing state-of-the-art healthcare facilities to developing innovative solutions for Native communities experiencing homelessness, these leaders are making tangible differences. We will delve into how partners can cultivate trust with Tribal and Native organizations, ensuring that efforts are rooted in the principles of Native self-determination, and we’ll explore strategies to mobilize community investment in Native and Tribal communities. Don’t miss this important conversation and register today! https://bit.ly/3UjjnWG #NetworkCommons #NativeHealth  #CommunityInvestment #TribalLeadership #HealthEquity

The Collective Impact Forum launched their new cohort-based leadership program, Collective Leadership Advancing Racial Equity (CLARE)! CLARE is a 10-month leadership accelerator designed to support 20 individuals leading collaborative work in their communities. The program focuses on healing, wellness, collaborative leadership, and building collective power for systems change. Priority is given to BIPOC leaders in the U.S. South working on health and equity, but it’s open to all! 🗓️ Applications for the 2025 cohort are open through Tuesday, November 12th! Learn more here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gN7uxwT9 and apply using this link: https://lnkd.in/ecvgtcAE #Leadership #RacialEquity #HealthEquity #CLAREProgram #SystemsChange #BIPOCLeadership #WellnessInLeadership #CommunityBuilding

🏠 Affordable Housing Breakthrough in Nashville! 🏠 As the demand for affordable housing in Nashville grows, community advocates and local developers are stepping up! Wallace Studios, a former hotel, has been transformed into fully furnished apartments offering a stable home to over 130 individuals, including those who have experienced homelessness, live with disabilities, or are aging out of foster care. One of the development's first residents, Karen Brimer, shares her excitement: "It's mine. I can do what I want with it and how I want to, and it's been good." Learn more about how Mayor Cooper’s $50 million housing initiative inspired this project and how Metro Development and Housing Agency and its network collaborated to convert vacant properties into affordable housing for families. #AffordableHousing #NashvilleAffordableHousing #PermanentHousing #SupportiveHousing #EndHomelessness

Housing Justice with CRA 🏘️ Affordable housing is a basic human right. As we celebrate 47 years of the Community Reinvestment Act, we must continue to push for reforms that foster truly affordable housing without displacement. Let’s make sure CRA remains a catalyst for stable communities! www.ncrc.org/cra #ProtectCRA #JustEconomy #HousingForAll #CommunityDevelopment

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