Improving health and wellbeing for all
Research tells us that environmental and social factors, rather than traditional healthcare, shape 80% of all health outcomes. We are ensuring individuals and families can improve their health and well-being through basic needs support, safe housing opportunities, and thriving social and emotional connection.
Our Community Challenges
Lacking social connection can increase premature death as much as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
Social isolation among older adults accounts for $6.7 billion in excess Medicare costs.
37% of Hispanic and 32% of Black households have gone without health care this past year because they couldn’t afford it.
Our Goals
Our strategies for success and associated initiatives include:
- Address gaps in access to healthcare and social services
- Improve access to healthy, nutritious food and safe community spaces
- Access to legal supports and advocacy