Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg

We're hiring an Advocacy Manager! Join our team to help shape the Foundation's advocacy strategy, collaborate with our stakeholders, and drive policy change for health equity. Visit our Careers page to learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eSBmbxKu

Last month, several of our team members had the opportunity to attend the Florida Philanthropic Network statewide summit in Orlando, which the Foundation was proud to sponsor. At the gathering, we presented about our innovative and inclusive approach to engagement, connected with other funders working in similar spaces throughout our state, and helped shape broader conversations about a systems change approach to philanthropy. We're so appreciative of these opportunities to engage with our philanthropic ecosystem so that, together, we can build a healthier and more equitable future.

On Saturday night, Foundation President and CEO Dr. Kanika Tomalin joined other local leaders for an International Women's Day panel discussion at Tombolo Books focused on women doing important work in challenging spaces. Panelists shared insight on staying resilient in moments of challenge, finding hope, and turning frustration into action. We love these opportunities to connect with and find inspiration in our ecosystem. Thanks to the event organizers and all who participated.

Free tickets are still available for the International Women's Day celebration and panel discussion at Tombolo Books this Saturday! Foundation President and CEO Dr. Kanika Tomalin will be speaking on a panel with other fabulous local leaders including Kelly McBride, Qualenta Kivett, JD, Jesse Miller, and Tiffany Freisberg. https://lnkd.in/eKXdPNKn

This week, we've had the pleasure of hosting the Philanthropy Southeast Janine Lee Learning & Leadership Collaborative, which empowers leaders to advance structural, relational, and transformational change to advance equity and justice in their organizations and communities. Being part of broader philanthropic conversations is a crucial way we engage as a Foundation. We're grateful for the opportunity to connect with these dynamic change agents so we can strengthen our communities, together.

Foundation President and CEO Dr. Kanika Tomalin will serve as a mentor for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers She is Football Weekend Women’s Summit this Friday! The Summit offers audience-driven conversations about what it takes to succeed in work and life, and features Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson and a live taping of their podcast “Calm Down with Erin & Charissa.” To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/efvB8FJw. While Friday's summit is sold out, spots remain for the 5K run, walk, and stroll.

Congrats to Foundation Impact Manager Joshua Bean and the rest of this fabulous new Certificate in Leadership cohort.

It was great to connect with community leaders and advocates at the Pinellas Opportunity Council Partners Council Breakfast last week. Creating a community in which all people can lead healthy lives, regardless of race, takes a full ecosystem of partners. We're grateful for ours.

We are now accepting applications for our Capacity-Building: Strengthening Organizational Infrastructure grant! In partnership with our colleagues at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, we'll select up to 20 local organizations working to advance racially equitable health outcomes for this opportunity. In addition to grant funding of up to $10,000 each, these groups will also take part in a Core Capacity Assessment administered by the Nonprofit Leadership Center that's designed to gauge which capacity-building interventions will best serve their organization. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/e45yedJ3

Yesterday, we published and shared the results from our most recent research report, the South St. Pete Health Equity Profile, which offers a hyper-local look at health outcomes and well-being in the three zip codes of the South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area. The report highlights sharp geographic health disparities that must be addressed in areas like early death from chronic disease, injury and violence, and maternal/fetal health. However, through focus groups and interviews, it also highlights neighborhood strengths and assets like a strong sense of community, dedicated local organizations, and more. Thank you to all who came by yesterday to explore the report's findings at our Health Equity Profile Data Walk. You can now access the report online at https://lnkd.in/dqyGwX_Y? Dawn M. Hunter Stephanie Rosado, Ph.D., MSW, CWHC Susie Paterson, Ph.D.