Building healthy communities: one funder's place-based approach to help neighborhoods transform themselves

Building healthy communities: one funder's place-based approach to help neighborhoods transform themselves

Collection:
Health Policy and Services Research
Contributor(s):
New York State Health Foundation, issuing body.
Publication:
New York, NY : New York State Health Foundation, April 2018
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Community Health Services
Health Promotion
New York
United States
Genre(s):
Technical Report
Abstract:
Three years ago, the New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) launched a new priority area focused on improving access to healthy, affordable foods and safe places for physical activity in six diverse neighborhoods throughout New York State. Along the way, we have heard from and consulted with other funders across the country considering or pursuing a similar place-based approach to improving community health. As we look back on the start-up and early phase of NYSHealth's work in this area, we have identified key processes, program elements, and lessons that can inform other funders' investments. This report documents NYSHealth's approach to develop the new priority area; identify targeted neighborhoods, partners, and grantees; adapt and adjust our work over time; and assess our progress and impact. It also highlights some of the key accomplishments and challenges of the first three years of NYSHealth's work in this area. Our hope is that other funders can learn from our experience as they consider investing in place-based initiatives to engage communities and improve the health of neighborhoods.
Copyright:
Reproduced with permission of the copyright holder. Further use of the material is subject to CC BY license. (More information)
Extent:
1 online resource (1 PDF file (29 pages))
Illustrations:
Illustrations
NLM Unique ID:
101770906 (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101770906