Co-creating a Financially Sustainable Future for Caregivers
Caregivers and care workers play a critical role in the fabric of our society, especially in communities of color. Yet, despite their importance, caregivers are too often excluded from the creation and implementation of the very policies that impact them most. To...
Building a Healthy Housing Ecosystem
The California Eviction Prevention Project (CEPP) helped proactively prevent evictions by connecting thousands of Bay Area residents with housing rights and resources—delivered by trusted community members. Their community-centered approach broke down silos,...
Investing in Doula Mental Health is an Investment in Positive Birth Outcomes
Doulas play a critical role in improving maternal health outcomes and maternal health organizations and funders remain focused on supporting this crucial workforce. Access to doula care improves maternal health outcomes and mitigates the related inequities that...
Expanding Beyond Community Engagement: 5 Lessons from 5 years of the Neighborhood Food Action Collaborative (NFAC)
Reflections by Health Leads Director of Programs Sarah Primeau Thousands of families in Massachusetts face daily barriers to food access in a system that’s fragmented and unjust. Communities of color are hit hardest, with Black and Latinx households experiencing food...