Recent Updates

The Expanded Child Tax Credit: A Powerful Tool for Supporting Families and Fighting Poverty
At the Health Foundation, one of our priority areas is the health and well-being of children ages zero to 5. Through targeted programs, we work with partners to support trauma-informed…

Experts will Share Insight on What’s at Stake for Health Care in November Elections
(Buffalo, NY) The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York and the League of Women Voters – Buffalo/Niagara will present a nonpartisan, informational virtual panel presentation on how the…

Health Foundation Awards $700,000 in New Grants in Third Quarter of 2024
In the third 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…

All Older Americans Deserve a Strong Social Security Program
Originally published in October 2024, this post has been updated to include new information as a result of the 2024 presidential election. The Social Security Act of 1935 was one…

Health Foundation Awards More Than $140,000 in Grant Funding for a New Program Focused on Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention
The Health Foundation for Western & Central New York has awarded more than $140,000 in grants to 15 community-based organizations in western and central New York through its new program,…