Recent Updates
A Statement from Cheryl Smith Fisher, Chair, and Nora OBrien-Suric, President
The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York joins our community in mourning our neighbors who were the victims of white supremacist violence on Saturday, May 14. This was…
Health Foundation Funds Programs Across WNY and CNY in the First Quarter of 2022
Funded projects include health equity advocacy; the establishment of age-friendly health systems; and DEI advancement. In the first quarter of 2022, the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York…
Cross-Sector Coalition Shares Key Issues to Consider in Gov. Hochul’s Master Plan for Aging
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2022 Contact: Kerry Jones Waring | kjwaring@hfwcny.org | 716-852-3030 ext. 107 Report makes recommendations related to long-term services and supports, caregivers, health equity BUFFALO, NEW…
New Report from Health Foundation Highlights Disparities, Systemic Needs for Community Health in WNY’S Southern Tier
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2022 Contact: Kerry Jones Waring | kjwaring@hfwcny.org | 716-852-3030 ext. 107 Social Determinants of Health Play Significant Role in Outcomes (BUFFALO, NY) The Health Foundation…
The Health Foundation Awards Over $1 Million in Grants in the Last Quarter of 2021
Funded projects include elder mistreatment prevention; an intercounty doula partnership program; and the continued establishment of statewide age-friendly health systems. In the last quarter of 2021, the Health Foundation for…
Statement in Response to Gov. Hochul’s 2022 State of the State
On behalf of the more than 80 organizations from across New York who publicly encouraged Gov. Kathy Hochul to launch a Master Plan for Aging, we are excited to see…
Leaders from More than 80 Organizations Call on Governor Hochul to Launch a Master Plan for Aging in New York State
Letter urges governor to begin process for comprehensive, cross-sector healthy aging plan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kerry Jones Waring (716) 380-7319 | kjwaring@hfwcny.org BUFFALO, NY – In a letter signed…
Ralph C. Wilson. Jr. Foundation and HFWCNY Announce “Exhale: The Family Caregiver Initiative” Program Launch
Media Contacts: Jillian Hammell, Crowley Webb for Exhale jillian.hammell@crowleywebb.com, 716.844.7237 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation and Health Foundation for Western & Central New York Announce Exhale, the Family Caregiver Initiative’s…
A Closer Look At Our Strategic Plan: Family Caregivers of Older Adults Are Valued and Supported
In October 2020, the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York announced a new vision statement and strategic plan that will guide the work of the Health Foundation through…
The Case for a Master Plan for Aging in New York
The Case for a Master Plan for Aging in New York New York State ranks fourth in the nation in the number of individuals age 60 and older that call…