Recent Updates
Health Foundation Awards Over $900,000 in Funding for the First Quarter of 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York invested in the following partnerships and programs to advance racial and socioeconomic health equity in…
Catalyst for Change: Buffalo Center for Health Equity
“Human beings have the amazing capacity to do big things, when it’s a priority.” Rev. George Nicholas, affectionately known in the community as Pastor George, is Chief Executive Officer of…
Imagine Nonviolence: Close the Gap Request for Applications
The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York is proud to announce Imagine Nonviolence (IN), a new effort to support community-based organizations that are working toward safer, healthier communities…
Health Foundation Invests in Rural Maternal Health Care Through New Approach to OB/GYN Staffing at Universal Primary Care
(BUFFALO, NY) The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York has awarded a grant of $100,000 to Universal Primary Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Cattaraugus County,…
Response to President Biden’s 2024 State of the Union Address
On Thursday, March 7, President Joseph R. Biden delivered the annual State of the Union address to the nation. Nora OBrien-Suric, President of the Health Foundation for Western & Central…
Better Maternal and Birth Outcomes: Why the Health Foundation Is Investing in Doulas
Key Takeaways The U.S. ranks no. 1 in the developed world for maternal mortality rates. It also has high infant mortality rates. Factors related to race, culture, and geography can…
Health Foundation Awards $150,000 Grant to Bolster Health in Rural Counties Through New York State Association for Rural Health
Award is part of initiative made possible by gift from billionaire MacKenzie Scott (NEW YORK) The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York today announced a grant of $150,000…
Response to Governor Hochul’s 2024 State of the State Address
On Tuesday, January 9, Governor Kathy Hochul presented her annual State of the State address to fellow New Yorkers. Nora OBrien-Suric, PhD, President of the Health Foundation for Western &…
Health Foundation Awards Over $1.7 Million in Funding for the Last Half of 2023
Funding decisions during the final half of this year included support for age-friendly health systems, a Buffalo nonprofit that works to address race-based health disparities, and a systematic process to…
Eight Nonprofits Selected for StoryGrowing WNY 2024
Sponsored by the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York and The John R. Oishei Foundation to bolster nonprofit communications skills with a storytelling focus Eight local nonprofit organizations…