Recent Updates
Elder Abuse Awareness campaign encourages public to take action
June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, an opportunity for communities to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social,…
Health Foundation Announces 18 Awardees for Age-Friendly: Go Local Projects
Initiatives will help bring equity-driven, age-friendly projects to neighborhoods (Buffalo and Syracuse, NY) The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York, in partnership with The New York Academy of…
Impact Snapshot: “We Gain Strength by Joining Together”
As we celebrate the Health Foundation’s 20th year on the path toward health equity, we are sharing the stories of our grantees, fellows, trustees, and other partners and the impact…
Health Foundation President OBrien-Suric Named to State’s Master Plan for Aging Stakeholder Committee
CONTACT: Kerry Jones Waring | Phone: 716-380-7319 | Email: kjwaring@hfwcny.org 28 Statewide Experts will Advise Plan for Healthy, Inclusive Communities for Aging New Yorkers BUFFALO AND SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Nora…
From AARP NY: Older Rural New Yorkers Struggle to Age in Place: Housing, Transportation Shortages Present Challenges
ALBANY, N.Y. – Older rural New Yorkers are struggling to age in place due to a dearth of affordable and accessible housing, while many older adults who no longer drive or…
Health Foundation Announces Age-Friendly: Go Local Program to Support Groups Making Neighborhoods More Livable and Equitable
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2022 CONTACT: Kerry Jones Waring | kjwaring@hfwcny.org | 716-380-7319 BUFFALO AND SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York has…
Age-Friendly: Go Local Request for Proposals
Building Neighborhoods Where People of All Ages Can Thrive The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York invites proposals from grassroots organizations and community groups who are working to…
Building Bridges To Community Care For Older Adults In Genesee County
At the Health Foundation, we truly enjoy highlighting our grantee partners and the amazing work that they do. Here is a spotlight from our 2021 annual report: Connections. In rural…
Supporting Healthy Aging Across New York State
At the Health Foundation, we truly enjoy highlighting our grantee partners and the amazing work that they do. Here are a few spotlights from our 2021 annual report: Connections. In…
An Impact Across Generations: Respite Pilot Connects Older Adults And Students, Giving Caregivers A Chance To Exhale
At the Health Foundation, we prioritize highlighting our grantee partners and the amazing work that they do. Here is a spotlight from our 2021 annual report: Connections. Family caregivers need…