Our team is working hard from home for the time being. Learn more about our progress toward our equity work, see our newest grantees, and find out what we’re reading in our newly refreshed newsletter.
Read MoreFall Newsletter: News Grantees, Needs Assessment Data, Grant Name Change
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Read MoreAdvocacy Grant Program FAQ
Curious about our Advocacy Grants Program? Check out the answers to these FAQs below. What kinds of advocacy do you fund? The Trust funds systems change advocacy, meaning advocacy that is directed towards institutions and organizations to change policy, procedures and practice to improve access to health care services and/or the prevention and mitigation of Adverse Childhood Experiences. The institutions/organizations …
Read MoreSummer Newsletter: Advocacy grants; new grantees, beyond awareness
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Read MoreNewsletter Alert: Top Advocacy Moments in 2017
2017 was a busy year for advocates in our state. Check out the top moments from our grantees.
Read MoreWhy Would a Health Foundation Create a Public Policy Research Center?
In 2014 we asked health-related service and advocacy organizations what additional support they needed. One priority quickly rose to the top: timely, high-quality, and nonpartisan research and analysis on public policy issues critical to our community. Read more about the origins of The Sycamore Institute, an independent, statewide, nonpartisan public policy research center for Tennessee.
Read MoreHow the Affordable Care Act Has Changed Our Grantmaking
“We need to pay attention to public policy. It affects nearly everything we, and our grantee partners, try to do to deliver compassionate, holistic care to vulnerable populations.” Check out this reflection from Beth and Jennifer about the impact of the ACA on our work.
Read MoreAdvocacy Grants Focus on Improving Health
Our Program Director for Advocacy and Access, Beth Uselton, was recently interviewed by The Contributor about advocacy grants. Read More.
Read MoreAdvocacy is a Part of Our Mission.
Curious about our decision to fund advocacy? Listen to Cathy explain its importance.
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