Recent Updates
Announcing the Winners of the 2026 Social Connection Grants
The USAging’s Strengthening Social Connection in Communities (SSCC) has announced funding for 11 organizations to replicate and sustain evidence-based and evidence-informed social connection programs, partnerships, and referral processes in communities….
Social Connection Grant with USAging
The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York is partnering on a new opportunity led by USAging to support social connection programs for older adults and caregivers. USAging’s Strengthening Social...
Health Foundation Announces Launch of New Program to Improve Access to Community Transportation in Western & Central New York
(BUFFALO AND SYRACUSE, NY) The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York will launch a new program and funding opportunity, Accelerate Community Transportation (ACT), with a webinar for community…
Health Foundation Awards More than $680,000 in New Grants During the Fourth Quarter of 2024
For the final quarter of 2024, the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York invested in a range of partnerships and programs to advance racial and socioeconomic health equity…
Health Foundation Awards Over $800,000 in Funding for the Second Quarter of 2024
In the second quarter of 2024, the Health Foundation for Western & Central New York invested in a range of partnerships and programs to advance racial and socioeconomic health equity…
Strengthening Medicare is More Important Than Ever
By Nora OBrien-Suric, PhD President July 30 marks the 56th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing into law the amendment that created Medicare, the federal health insurance program for…
Older Americans Month: Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness During and Beyond the Pandemic
May is Older Americans Month, the opportunity to celebrate the contributions of older adults and highlight opportunities to address their most pressing issues and challenges. As we continue to navigate…