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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Nation's largest philanthropy dedicated to health equity.

health families bigger_we

Assets: $13B · Annual Giving: $500M+ · Est. 1972

Website (877) 843-7953

Funding Priorities

6

Access to Healthcare(Healthcare Access)Mental HealthCommunity Health(Healthcare Access)Substance Abuse Recovery(Substance Abuse)

Early ChildhoodFamily Stability(Family Counseling)

Leadership

1

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Richard Besser

executive

Wayfinder

19 connected resources

Health Families

Mental Health Substance Abuse Healthcare Access Early Childhood Family Counseling

The Story3

Kids Services Council Shows What Programs They Fundcscpbc.org

What You Can Do6

Affordable Mental Health CounselingHouston

AldeaDeFamilias Support GroupsHammonton

Con-Vivir Wellness HubHammonton

Who’s In Charge8

Twila CarterCity · Council Member, At-Large 3

Alejandra SalinasCity · Council Member, At-Large 4

Carolyn Evans-ShabazzCity · Council Member, District D

Easier Access to DoctorsHR 1521 · Introduced

Tougher Penalties for Healthcare FraudHR 7569 · Introduced

Better Mental Health Care for VeteransHR 7735 · Introduced

The Journey

24 connected resources across 5 levels

Trail depth

Level 1

Get CuriousRead, watch, explore1 resource

Level 2

Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups12 resources

Level 3

Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteering

We are building resources for this level

Level 4

Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement6 resourcesYou are here

PolicyComplete Communities: Building Better NeighborhoodsHouston is investing in neighborhoods to make them great places to live. The city is building new parks, sidewalks, health clinics, and job training centers in areas that need them most.

PolicyEasier Access to DoctorsThis federal bill would make it easier for you to see a doctor, especially if you live in an area that does not have enough healthcare providers. It creates new ways to connect patients with the medical care they need.

PolicyVeteran Suicide Prevention ActThis federal bill strengthens suicide prevention programs for veterans, expanding mental health resources and crisis support services.

+3 more at this level

Level 5

Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating5 resources

Focus Areas

Mental Health Substance Abuse Healthcare Access Early Childhood Family Counseling

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