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During this season of gratitude, we are profoundly grateful for our community partners who remind us daily what can be accomplished when we work together for meaningful change. While the future is uncertain, we remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting you every step of the way as we work together to address the health and social needs of all Washingtonians.
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Our November 13 Community Collaborative meeting included an update on the 2025 State budget following the elections, and an engaging dialog on DOH programs WIC, Snap-Ed and Fruit and Vegetable Incentive Program. According to USDA’s 2023 Household Food Insecurity Report, Washington State has lower food insecurity than most states, but we have significant work to do to increase access to culturally appropriate nutritious and healthy foods. Read the meeting summary.
Join us December 11 at 3:30 p.m. for a briefing and dialog on behavioral and mental health, and a community conversation with partners Refugee Immigrant Services Northwest and Center for Multicultural Health.
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Mayra Colazo, Executive Director of Central Washington Disability Resources and a Community Collaborative Thought Partner receives honors from the 2024 Governor’s Employer Awards as a 2024 Small Nonprofit Employer of the Year. |
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Secretary of Health Resignation |
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The HEAL Capacity Grant Program has five different capacity-building grant opportunities for non-profits working with overburdened and vulnerable communities. Grants range between $5,000 and $100,000 and decisions will be made in two grant cycles, between December 2024 and April 2025. Register on the common grant portal JustFund and search for HEAL Capacity Grants.
Front and Centered Transportation Justice Leadership Grants support community-driven initiatives that improve transportation systems for environmental justice communities while reducing carbon emissions. First round of applications due November 30th.
HRSA's Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program will award nearly $60 million to up to 101 organizations to increase the supply and distribution of quality behavioral health professionals. Applications due by 8 p.m. January 21st.
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Anyone can visit vaccines.gov and enter your zip code to find options nearby. You can also visit DOH’s Care-A-Van website to learn more about mobile vaccination clinics in your area.
Due to a recent federal change, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and other people with qualifying immigration statuses can now access increased federal savings through Washington Healthplanfinder, many customers can find a health plan for less than $10 per month. Sign up or update applications during open-enrollment (Nov. 1–Jan. 15).
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking input in writing and via virtual townhalls on the NIH Minority Health and Health Disparities Strategic Plan 2026-2030. Register for a session on December 4th.
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A special shout out to community partners Center for Independence, Central Washington Disability Resources and Korean Women's Association for receiving 2024 Governor’s Employer Awards from the Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment!
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NOTE: We are working to find balance in the benefits and costs associated with translation. If you would like to share this or any part of this newsletter in another language, please email Community.Collaborative@doh.wa.gov and we will work with you to translate into the language(s) needed.
Estamos trabajando para encontrar un equilibrio entre los beneficios y costos asociados con la traducción. Si desea compartir esto o alguna parte de estos materiales en Español, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a Community.Collaborative@doh.wa.gov y trabajaremos con juntos con usted para traducir.
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