Recent Updates
Health Foundation Partners with Jewish Federations of North America for May 31 Webinar on Older Adults and Trauma-Informed Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2022 Contact: Kent Olden | kolden@hfwcny.org | 716-852-3030 ext. 109 (BUFFALO, NY) The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York will partner with the…
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…
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…
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…
Stay Informed About New York’s Master Plan for Aging – Add Your Name
On January 5, 2022, in her written State of the State document, Gov. Kathy Hochul committed to issuing an executive order for New York’s Master Plan for Aging! You can view…
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…
Older Rural NYers Sicker & More Disabled, Have Less Access to Healthcare, Nutritious Food, High-Speed Internet: Report
ALBANY, N.Y. – Older rural New Yorkers are sicker, more disabled, and have less access to healthcare and high-speed internet than those living in urban and suburban areas. And as…
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…
The Health Foundation Awards $674,950 in Grants in the Third Quarter of 2021
Funded projects include caregiver respite program expansion, early childhood needs assessments, and perinatal depression prevention. In the third quarter of 2021, the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York…