Featured Resources
Closing: February 2026 Partner Convening
CEO Liz Baxter leads our reflections and closing of the day, with next steps and a call to action to come together to fill the gaps in funding and services.
Group Work: Food Insecurity in the North Sound
Attendees discuss and share out about what ways their organizations are seeing food insecurity with the people they serve, how their organizations are working o...
Meals on Wheels
Leah Hammon, Nutrition Direction from Homage Senior Services, shares about Meals on Wheels.
School Food Programs
Lindsay Ahrens, Director of Food Services from Bellingham Public Schools, shares about Free & Reduced Lunch and school-based food programs.
Food Banks in the Food Landscape
Katie Rains is the Director of Food Systems Initiatives for the Washington State Department of Agriculture. She leads a panel of food bank leaders discussing th...
SNAP-WIC
Karina Wiggins of Within Reach shares about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
February 2026 Partner Convening Keynote: Thomas Reynolds
Thomas Reynolds, CEO of Northwest Harvest, gives an interactive presentation on ‘Hunger is more than the absence of food.’
February 2026 Partner Convening: Grounding
CEO Liz Baxter grounds the audience with our land acknowledgement, group agreements, the day’s objectives, and then ACH Impact & Evaluation Specialist Mat...
Planting the Seeds
Mike Cohen of the Bellingham Food Bank kicks off our learning with a powerful reckoning of food insecurity as a public health crisis.
February Convening: Welcome and Opening
Our partners get settled in for a day of learning and discussion around Food Security topics. Thank you for our Tribal welcome by Barbara Juarez (Lummi) of Nort...
Land and Heart
For young farmers, balancing a vision for food system change with day-to-day survival is a constant challenge. Land and Heart spends a day with Iowa City farmer...
Reviving Coastal Clam Gardens: Swinomish Tribal Community
The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community is reviving culturally and ecologically important clam gardens on their coastline to create habitat for native clams. Alan...
Rooted in Community
Based in Utah, Sara Patterson runs a year-round CSA that connects neighbors with fresh, local food. This upcoming documentary follows her work nurturing sustain...
2020 Equity Champion Award
From Food Lifeline, Jose Ortiz and Tri-Parish Food Bank in Skagit County were awarded the Equity Champion Award
Lummi Food Assistance Program
Members of the nation in northwest WA now have more control over how culturally important foods — like locally caught salmon — are distributed.
Impacts of HR1 SNAP Cuts in Washington
This resource provides updates on changes to public benefits, including eligibility, access, and documentation requirements, with data available by county.
Supporting State Economic Stability and Strength After OBBBA/H.R. 1 SNAP Cuts
This playbook from the Food Research and Action Center details impacts to food security from HR1 as well as opportunities to shape equitable food access policie...
Why Culturally Relevant Food Takes Commitment
In Minneapolis, Open Arms relies on guidance from local immigrant populations regarding familiar foods, cooking methods, and tracking health disparities.
Role Of Food Banks And Community Food Programs In Providing Culturally Relevant Food
This brief intends to answer the question: “What have food banks and community food programs nationally done to best address providing culturally relevant...
Food Resources in the North Sound
This resource provides compilation of lists/orgs working in food resources in the North Sound counties, in English and Spanish.
Financial Insecurity in the Nonprofit Workforce
Independent Sector and United For ALICE’s first-ever ALICE in the Nonprofit Workforce: A Study of Financial Hardship report finds that more than 1 in 5 nonpro...
WAFOOD Brief 16 – Food Security and Food Assistance in the Wake of COVID-19: A 5th Survey (2024) of Washington State Households
Published February 13, 2025, this brief focuses on findings from WAFOOD5 (August-October 2024) and examines changes in food insecurity and food assistance in Wa...
The Intersection of Culture and Cuisine: How Food Shapes Our Identity
Food fosters connection and cultural understanding by revealing traditions, social structures, and gender roles through cuisine. Conversations with Arts faculty...
The Global Food System: An Analysis
This resource examines the global food system using systems science, showing current trends are unsustainable and outlining a plan for a resilient system within...
What You Need to Know About Funding Cuts to Food Banks, SNAP, and Medicaid
This resource explains how recent and proposed federal funding cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and food assistance programs will increase hunger, strain food banks, and...
Advancing Equity in Food Systems: Supporting Food Justice and Food Sovereignty, and Ending Food Apartheid
This resource offers a guide for local governments on using policy, systems, and environmental changes to address racial and economic inequities in food access....
The Nation’s Largest Food Aid Program Is About To See Cuts. Here’s What You Should Know.
This article details proposed cuts and structural changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), explaining how they could reduce access to fo...
Creating The Healthiest Nation: Food Justice
This report from the American Public Health Association examines food justice as a way to address food insecurity’s root causes, emphasizing how systemic ...
Appropriations, Budget and Taxes: Federal Budget Allocations Make a Difference for Families Facing Hunger
This resource explains how Feeding America advocates during the federal budget, appropriations, and tax process to protect and strengthen nutrition programs and...
Federal Funding Cuts to Food Program Impacts Communities and Farmers
This piece explains how federal cuts to a pandemic-era local food purchasing program are reducing access to fresh, culturally relevant food for communities whil...
Food and Cooking: A Bridge to Cultural Understanding
This resource discusses how food serves as a universal connector, revealing cultural identities and histories through flavors, aromas, and shared meals. Explori...
Food Sovereignty: Climate Justice Alliance
This resource highlights the work of The Climate Justice Alliance (CJA) Food Sovereignty Workgroup, which focuses on organizing frontline communities to regain ...
Washington State Office of Equity: Food Justice for All
The Washington for All initiative’s resource page addresses the connections between food, race, health, and income with the goal of dismantling inequities...
State Leadership: Governors Work to Sustain Food Assistance
This resource explains how U.S. governors used state resources, emergency funds, and innovative strategies to sustain food assistance programs like SNAP during ...
Food Justice and Food Sovereignty
This resource from Food Lifeline defines food sovereignty as the right of people to control their food systems and outlines its commitment to supporting communi...
We Are Who We Eat With: Food, Distinction, and Commensality
This resource examines how commensality, or eating together, is a significant means by which individuals form identities and social bonds, and how eating alone ...
Breaking Bread: The Functions of Social Eating
The research article examines the social benefits and evolutionary basis of eating meals with others and how social eating can enhance individual happiness, lif...
The Effects of Child Nutrition on Academic Performance: How School Meals Can Break the Cycle of Poverty
This resource from the World Food Program USA discusses the importance of nutritious school meals, which are vital to improving children’s cognitive funct...
Pathways to a Racially Just Food System
This resource explains how advancing a racially just food system requires addressing structural racism through equitable food policy, community-led governance, ...
Five Ways to Build Mindful Connections Through Food
This resource from Duke outlines strategies for transforming eating into a meaningful social and sensory experience. It emphasizes mindfulness to enhance relati...
Food is Justice
This resource from Northwest Harvest’s “Food is Justice” campaign advocates for nutritious food as a fundamental human right. The initiative e...
Culinary Comfort: Understanding the Connection between Food and Well-Being
This article examines how cultural, societal, and personal factors influence views on nutrition and health, using the Theory of Planned Behavior to show their i...
Recipes for Connection
Recipes for Connection is a resource from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) designed to help people strengthen relationships and combat lon...
Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Here’s What Never Arrived
This resource details how federal funding cuts under the Trump administration canceled tens of millions of pounds of planned food aid, sharply reducing food ban...
Flood Response: How Northwest Harvest Is Supporting Impacted Communities
This resource describes how Northwest Harvest is providing emergency food, water, and support to Washington communities affected by severe flooding.
Flood Recovery Support for Farmers
This resource is a guide to Snohomish County flood recovery programs, financial aid, and emergency support for farmers, livestock, and agricultural operations.
Applications Open For $2.5M In Washington State Disaster Assistance
This resource is an announcement and application guide for Washington State disaster assistance grants helping households recover from damage caused by historic...
United Way Snohomish County: Disaster Relief Fund
This resource is an overview of United Way of Snohomish County’s Disaster Relief Fund and coordinated response efforts to support individuals and families imp...
Historic Flood Emergency: Financial Resources and Recovery for Washingtonians
This resource is a comprehensive guide to financial assistance, recovery programs, and support services available to Washingtonians impacted by December’s his...
Washington Disaster Nutrition Assistance
This resource is an overview of USDA disaster nutrition assistance in Washington State, detailing past SNAP waivers and emergency food support provided during s...
December 2025 Flood Relief Efforts
This resource is an overview of United Ways of the Pacific Northwest’s coordinated December 2025 flood relief and long-term recovery efforts across Washington...
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services: Food Benefits and Flooding
This resource is information from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) on food benefit replacement, emergency cash assistance update...
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services: DSHS Benefits and H.R. 1 Timeline
This resource explains how the federal H.R. 1 legislation may affect Washington State DSHS benefits—especially SNAP and Medicaid (Apple Health)—and how the ...
Federal Funding Cuts: Impact on Washington State Food Security
This resource outlines how recent federal funding cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and food bank programs are increasing hunger and straining Washington State’s emerge...
Washington’s Emergency Food System Mobilizes Amid SNAP Disruption and Record Demand
This resource describes how Washington’s emergency food system, led by Northwest Harvest, is rapidly scaling up food distribution and financial support in res...
Food Justice for All
This resource explains how food justice in Washington state connects access, affordability, and sustainability of food with health, race, income, and systemic e...
2025 CBW Conference Program (Spa)
Este programa te dará un vistazo general de la primera Conferencia oficial de Trabajadores Comunitarios del North Sound que realizamos el 3 de octubre de 2025....
2025 CBW Conference Program (Eng)
This program will give you a clear overview of the first official conference North Sound Community-Based Worker Conference conference on October 3, 2025. Highli...
P’al Corazon | film
P’al Corazon – For the Heart – is a short documentary film about the Cultural Alimentos Project with Bellingham Food Bank and Northwest Agricu...
North Sound 2025 Well-Being Report
Here is the results report of the first North Sound Well-Being Survey, conducted between January-April 2025.
Island County Approves Grants for Food Banks
A press release from Island County, Approving Immediate Grants, Rallies Community Support for Food Banks Amid Federal SNAP Uncertainty
Whatcom County Food Resources
A resource webpage for food access, food banks, food benefits, and other resources in Whatcom County.
Skagit County Food Resources
Community Action of Skagit County is here to help families and individuals access ALL resources that are available for food, housing, energy assistance and more...
Snohomish County Food Coalition
The Snohomish County Food Coalition connects individuals and families with food assistance across the region. With over 18 member organizations, we provide esse...
Community Resource Guide for Snohomish County
A guide to the resources for community members in Snohomish County
Coordinated Food Access for San Juan County
This page is designed to help food benefit recipients find reliable information and connect with local resources, and to guide community members who wish to sup...
Washington Governor Announces Food Bank Support
A press release from Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson announcing giving $2.2 million per week to support food banks ahead of federal SNAP cutoff.
Women of Journeys/Finding Our Medicine
Women Of Journeys highlights women speaking out about the tragic history of murdered and missing Indigenous women (MMIW) in Indian country.
My Gift From the Past
An episode of the Young & Indigenous Podcast, from Children of the Setting Sun Productions. Isabella gets deep with Jason LaClair, learning about his life c...
Attacks on Gender-Affirming and Transgender Health Care
This article, from American College of Physicians, discusses restrictions on health care for transgender individuals, who already face extreme barriers to acces...
New podcast series explores the legacy of Japanese American incarceration
Season eight of the Oral History Center’s Berkeley Remix podcast was created from 100 hours of interviews with 23 descendants of Japanese Americans incarc...
How Miss Navi Ho uses the power of drag to educate about Two Spirit identity
This article, from The Advocate (June 2, 2025), discusses Nádleehi (Two Spirit) identity within the Navajo, or Diné, community. Historically, Two Spirit peopl...
Washington State Just Made Stocking Up on Hormones Much Easier
This article discusses HB 1971 which requires insurance companies to cover up to a year’s supply of hormone replacement therapy, beginning January 2026.
Japanese American Who Fought for Prison Camp Survivors Now Fighting for Reparations for Black Community
This article discusses the impact of the Civil Rights Movement for the Japanese-American community and the connections between the redress movement for Japanese...
Densho [Website]
Densho documents the testimonies of Japanese Americans who were unjustly incarcerated during World War II before their memories are extinguished. We offer these...
Bearing Witness: AANHPI Advocacy for Immigrant and Refugee Communities | 2025 Network Learning Session | [Slides]
These slides accompanied the May 21, 2025, learning session on AANHPI Advocacy for Immigrant & Refugee Communities
Bearing Witness: AANHPI Advocacy for Immigrant & Refugee Communities | 2025 Network Learning Session | [Recording]
This is the recording of the May 21, 2025, webinar on cross-racial, cross-ethnic advocacy for immigrant and refugee communities, with a special focus on the way...
Unbridled Spirit
Featuring Unbridled Spirit.
Native Transformations in the Pacific Northwest (film)
Native Transformations in the Pacific Northwest: Stories of Strength in a Public Health Crisis explores the legacy of the historical strengths and resilience of...
Well-being Survey and Community of Practice
We heard from many of our partners about their work, at the January 2025 Partner Convening, and its only a small percentage of the amazing work being done in ou...
Oral Health Community of Practice
We heard from many of our partners about their work, at the January 2025 Partner Convening, and its only a small percentage of the amazing work being done in ou...
Reintegration Community of Practice
We heard from many of our partners about their work, at the January 2025 Partner Convening, and its only a small percentage of the amazing work being done in ou...
Trans-WA
We heard from many of our partners about their work, at the January 2025 Partner Convening, and its only a small percentage of the amazing work being done in ou...
Northwest Agricultural Business Center
We heard from many of our partners about their work, at the January 2025 Partner Convening, and its only a small percentage of the amazing work being done in ou...
North Sound ACH Oral Health Local Impact Network 2024 Project Evaluation
The North Sound ACH Oral Health Local Impact Network (LIN) has been supported by Arcora Foundation through 2024. This final evaluation provides detail on scope ...
Mobile Dental Program Feasibility Study
This resource summarizes data on unmet dental care needs and considers the potential for mobile dental programs in the North Sound region
Partner Spotlights – Slides
Review all the slides from the partner and ACH spotlights, shared at the January 2025 Partner Convening, including: Targeted Universalism community of practice,...
Care Coordination and Sno911 slide deck
Review the slide deck for the Care Coordination presentation, with area program Sno911, at the Janaury 2025 Partner Convening.
North Sound Well-Being Survey Launch
This resource aims to gather diverse community perspectives to shape the future of regional well-being, encouraging participation to ensure inclusive representa...
North Sound Oral Health LIN – November General Meeting
This resource discusses regional oral health initiatives, updates, and collaboration.
Report to the Legislature: Oral Health Equity Assessment
This resource is a legislative report assessing oral health equity in Washington State, focusing on disparities related to community water fluoridation.
North Sound Oral Health Local Impact Network 2024 Network Evaluation Summary
This resource assesses the collaboration, strengths, and areas for improvement within the network dedicated to enhancing oral health equity in Washington’s No...
North Sound Oral Health LIN General Meeting – November 2024
This video introduces the Community of Practice model to promote shared learning, professional development, and strategic planning.
San Juan County Mobile Dental Project
Partner presentation by San Juan County Health & Community Services and Orcas Island Health Care District on their shared project: San Juan County Mobile De...
North Sound Oral Health LIN Annual Meeting – September 2023
This resource is about the North Sound Oral Health LIN’s September 2023 annual meeting, which included project presentations on a mobile dental feasibility re...
North Sound Oral Health LIN Annual Meeting – May 2023
This resource details the North Sound Oral Health Local Impact Network’s Annual Meeting held in May 2023, focusing on the theme of dental integration.
North Sound Oral Health LIN General Meeting – Februrary 2024
This resource reviews the accomplishments and outcomes of the North Sound Oral Health Local Impact Network (LIN) in 2023, discusses legislative updates and nati...
North Sound Oral Health LIN General Meeting – September 2024
This resource is a webinar from the North Sound Oral Health Local Impact Network’s September 2024 general meeting, featuring a keynote on the connections betw...
North Sound Oral Health Maps and Tables
This resource includes various data sets related to oral health, focusing on dental utilization rates for Medicaid recipients, the enrollment of low-income stud...
Dental Professionals by County (2023) and Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs)
This resource provides data on the number of dental professionals—including dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants—by county for 2023, along wit...
Dental Utilization Rate For Adults With Medicaid, by Zip Code
This resource provides data on the dental utilization rate for adults enrolled in Medicaid in Washington State for the fiscal year 2022.
Dental Utilization Rate For Children With Medicaid, by Zip Code
This resource provides data on the dental utilization rates for children enrolled in Medicaid (Apple Health) in Washington State during fiscal year 2022, indica...
Dental Providers That Billed Medicaid, by Zip Code
This resource provides data on dental providers that billed Medicaid for dental services in Fiscal Year 2022, broken down by zip code in the North Sound region.
Locations of Dental Clinics: (“Safety Net” Clinics: Federally Qualified Health Centers, Tribal Clinics & Free Clinics)
This resource provides a comprehensive list of “safety net” dental clinics, including Federally Qualified Health Centers, Tribal Clinics, and Free Clinics, ...
Elementary Schools With School-Based Sealant Provider
This resource provides data on the percentage of elementary schools within various school districts in the North Sound region that have established school-based...
North Sound Oral Health Local Impact Network (LIN) Data Walk
This resource provides socioeconomic data for the North Sound region, highlighting the number and percentage of households in poverty and classified as ALICE (A...
North Sound Oral Health: Local Impact Newsletter February 2023 – Issue 1
This resource highlights funding for various dental projects, educational opportunities, legislative updates, and initiatives aimed at improving oral health acc...
North Sound Oral Health: Local Impact Newsletter April 2023 – Issue 2
This resource promotes oral health equity in the North Sound region through partnerships and sustainable strategies, highlighting the establishment of dental th...
North Sound Oral Health: Local Impact Newsletter June 2023 – Issue 3
This resource focuses on promoting oral health equity and improving access to dental care in the North Sound region through innovative partnerships and sustaina...
North Sound Oral Health: Local Impact Newsletter August 2023 – Issue 4
This resource emphasizes initiatives to enhance oral health equity and access in the region, featuring self-paced courses for dental providers, updates on incre...
North Sound Oral Health: Local Impact Newsletter October 2023 – Issue 5
This resource highlights ongoing efforts to improve oral health equity in the North Sound region, focusing on community water fluoridation in Lynden and its pot...
North Sound Oral Health: Local Impact Newsletter January 2024 – Issue 6
This resource focuses on improving oral health equity in the North Sound region, with updates on new initiatives such as a mobile dental clinic in Whatcom Count...
North Sound Oral Health: Local Impact Newsletter April 2024 – Issue 7
This resource highlights upcoming events, learning opportunities, and legislative updates to improve oral health equity in the North Sound region. It also intro...
Poor Teeth
This resource discusses class disparity, particularly in the United States, through the lens of dental health.
Closing and Reflections
North Sound ACH CEO Liz Baxter leads convening participants in a reflection of the day.
Closing Song
Antone George (Lummi) and family offered a song for us to close our convening.
Social Impact Film Screening
We are partnering with some of the most amazing filmmakers in our region, in order to uplift the stories, experiences, and impact of our partners, as well as su...
Building a Thriving Region Together
We asked participants to imagine creating a new community campus, as an exercise in collaboration.
Practicing Co-Creation: Well-being Survey
Members of the Measuring Well-Being Community of Practice share about the Well-being Survey and dialogue creation and implementation process: How data collectio...
Movement Break
A shared movement break to nourish our bodies.
Keynote Milenko Matanovic
Milenko Matanovic has become an internationally recognized leader in collaboration. He is an artist and community builder focusing on turning people’s differe...
Connect and Collaborate
Giving the folks a chance to introduce themselves to each other and then start the day with a fun activity that gets folks in the mindset of collaboration.
Leveraging Medicaid to Support Community Health Workers
This brief, developed in partnership by the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, explores Med...
Opportunities for Public Health Agencies to Advance Sustainable Financing of Community Health Worker Programs
This brief by the Center for Health Care Strategies provides action steps for public health agencies to help guide sustainable CHW program financing.
Messaging for Trust in Health Communication
This brief, from the Council for Quality Health Communication, is meant for community health workers (umbrella term) to communicate about evidence-based, person...
Wallet Card: Trusted Messaging
This is a printable wallet card for community health workers, from the Council for Quality Health Communication, for quick tips on messaging for trust in health...
Video: Mount Vernon school district sees Mariachi music investment pay off
This is a video of a King 5 Seattle news article highlighting the investments of Skagit County in their high school music programs, showcasing MV Mariachi and i...
Video: Adaptive mariachi at Mount Vernon High School aids self-expression in special education
This video is a King 5 Seattle article about Mount Vernon Highschool’s Mariachi and their mariachi program with a special showcase on their adaptive Maria...
Triumph Teen Life Center
This center provides a range of services aimed at empowering teens and fostering community well-being through various supportive programs.
MV Mariachi
This program celebrates the cultural heritage and musical traditions of Mariachi, offering education and performance opportunities.
Living Voices | The Right to Dream
This website provides guided learning resources about the Civil Rights Movement.
NPR | ‘Artivist’ Nikkolas Smith Combines Art And Activism Into A Singular Superpower
This profile features Nikkolas Smith, an artist who uses his work to advocate for social justice and inspire activism.
Artnet | Museum Staffs Are Starting to Diversify, Particularly Among Leadership Roles, According to a New Survey
This survey report examines the current state of diversity among museum staff, highlighting areas of progress and ongoing challenges.
Art Land Magazine | Coronavirus Street Art: How The Pandemic Is Changing Our Cities
This article explores how street art around the world has evolved in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting societal changes and challenges.
Library of Congress | Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya’s Anti Asian Hate Posters from the Covid-19 Pandemic
This gallery showcases the art of Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, focusing on her work addressing anti Asian hate during the Covid-19 2020 pandemic.
MPR News | Painter’s exhibit pays tribute to Standing Rock protests
This exhibit highlights paintings inspired by the Standing Rock protest, emphasizing the artistic response to the movement.
Ideas.TED | Gallery: Portraits from the Standing Rock protests
This gallery showcases powerful portraits from the Standing Rock protests, capturing the spirit and resilience of the activists.
Picture This | Alcatraz
This collection features photographs of the Native American occupation of Alcatraz Island, documenting a pivotal moment in Indigenous activism.
Poetry Foundation | The Black Arts Movement
This collection delves into the Black Arts Movement, highlighting its key figures and its impact on African American culture and politics.
Smithsonian American Art Museum | Oh Freedom! Teaching Art and the Civil Rights Movement
This is the “Oh Freedom!” section of the Smithsonian American Art Museum explores the Civil Rights Movement through American art, emphasizing its ex...
National Gallery of Art | Harlem Renaissance
This is the national gallery of art, in this section you will find information about the Harlem Renaissance.
Library of Congress Research Guides | Harlem Renaissance
This is the Library of Congress’s research guide and in this research you will find digital collections, and related resources for the Harlem Renaissance.
Washington State Department of Health: Washington Tracking Network
This resource is a searchable database from the Washington State Department of Health for environmental public health data. Some measures: social vulnerability ...
Green Schoolyards America
This is an organization with a mission to increase tree canopy on K-12 school grounds, manage schoolyard forests, and promote outdoor education.
Say This, Not That!
In this resource you will find 30 popular phrases and their shockingly racist historical meanings.
Distressed Communities Index (DCI)
“The Distressed Communities Index (DCI) brings attention to the deep disparities in economic well-being that separate U.S. communities. The latest Census ...
THE STATE OF THE PUGET SOUND TREE CANOPY
In this resource you can find the percentage of tree canopy coverage in your area.
Discover Passes | Free Checkout Program
In this Resource, you will find the Check Out Washington is a program. Which allows users to check out a special Discover Pass at their local library. Library c...
Fat Girls Hiking: An Inclusive Guide to Getting Outdoors at Any Size or Ability (Book)
This book offers guidance to engage with the outdoors at any size!
Partnership Grant Calendar | Forrest Service USDA (Website)
In this resource, you will find the Partnership Grant Calendar which has different grants organized according to the months they are due. These grants are for o...
May Network Learning Session (Recording): Health & The Outdoors
This is a recording of the May 2024 network learning session, Health & The Outdoors. During our time together wee deepened our understanding of how our well...
Funding Rural (Podcast): Understanding Access
In this episode of the Funding Rural podcast episode, “Zavier ‘Zavi’ Borja discusses his upbringing in rural Central Oregon as the son of a Mexican im...
May Network Learning Session (Slides): Health & The Outdoors
These are the slides for our May Network Learning Session. We learned about health & the outdoors and deepened our understanding of how our well-being is cl...
North Cascades Wild Church | Website
This is the website for North Cascades Wild Church. This group gathers in nature to foster spiritual connection and community bonds. Through contemplative pract...
Glacier Peak Institute | Website
This is Glacier Peak Institute’s website. This organization connects rural youth with their environment through outdoor adventures, hands-on projects, and...
Closing Day Two | Recording | January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation
This is a recording of the closing which took place during our January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation
Beyond Integration: Recovery Coaching & Lived Experience | Recording | January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation
In this session, we have a conversation about why this work is important, how each one of us has innate skills and access to resources that can impact this wor...
Catalyzing Change: Well-Being Measures and Indigenous Indicators Panel | Recording | January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation
This is a recording of the panel portion of the Catalyzing Change: Well-Being Measures and Indigenous Indicators Session which took place at the January 2024 Pa...
Day 2 | Slides | January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation
This is the slide deck from the second day of the January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation.
Day 1 | Slides | January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation
This is the slide deck from the first day of the January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation.
Catalyzing Change: Well-Being Measures and Indigenous Indicators Grounding | Recording | January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation
This is a recording of the grounding portion of the Catalyzing Change: Well-Being Measures and Indigenous Indicators Session which took place at the January 202...
Partner Highlight: The Omni Center – NWYS | Recording | January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation
This is a recording of the Northwest Youth Services’s partner highlight, featuring the Omni Center presented by Remy Styrk which occurred during our Jan...
Natosha Gobin and Tulalip Canoe Family Welcoming Second Day | Recording | January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation
This is a recording of Natosha Gobin and the Tulalip Canoe Family opening the second day of our January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation.
Day 1 Closing | Recording | January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation
This is a recording of Day 1’s Closing session which occurred during our January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation.
Poetry: A Tool for Healing and Liberation | Recording | January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation
This is a recording of the session Poetry: A Tool for Healing and Liberation, which occurred during our January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformat...
Partner Highlight: School Sealants Project | Recording | January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation
This is a recording of the School Sealants Project, featuring the Community Health Center of Snohomish County and San Juan County Health & Community Service...
Taanvi Arekapudi | Recording | January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation
This is a recording of Tannvi Arekapudi’s presentation which took place during our Turning Adversity into Action Session at the January 2024 Partner Conve...
Juneteenth | A Remy Styrk Film | January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation
This was a presentation of the film Juneteenth, a Remy Styrk film which was presented during our January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation. &n...
Partner Highlight: Cultural Alimentos Project | Recording | January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation
This is a recording of B’ham Food Bank’s Cultural Alimentos Program, presented by Stephanie Session, Steve Bader and Alex Perez which occurred during ou...
January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation | Recording Playlist
This is a playlist of session recordings from our January 2024 Partner Convening: The HeART of Transformation.
March Network Learning Session (Slides): Birth Equity – Beyond The Doctor’s Office
These are the slides for our March Network Learning Session. We learned about Birth Equity and what we can do beyond beyond the doctor’s office as communi...
March Network Learning Session (Recording): Birth Equity – Beyond the Doctor’s Office
This is a recording of the March network learning session. This March, we learned about birth equity. We learned about our current state of in the North Sound r...
Open Arms Perinatal Services
Open Arms Perinatal Services is an organization that provides community-based support during pregnancy, birth, and early parenting, including doula care, childb...
Project Girl Mentoring Program
“Project Girl Mentoring Program is a non profit organization providing mentoring, educational and social activities to young women throughout Snohomish Co...
Shades of Divinity
Shades of Divinity, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “promote reproductive justice and equity in Washington state by uplifting BIPOC families. ...
Black Coalition For Safe Motherhood
The Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood (BCFSM™) is an organization focused on healthcare advocacy education in the Black community. BCFSM™ empowers Black b...
Global Perinatal Services
Global Perinatal is a an organization working to provide support for perinatal and postpartum birthers, their partners. They provide education and connect famil...
Birth Doulas FAQ – Washington State Department of Health
In this resource, you will find frequently asked question about birth doula work, certification and education requirements and how to get started on that vocati...
Report: 2021 March of Dimes Report Card
This resource discusses the March of Dimes Report Card, providing insights into the current state of maternal and infant health across the U.S., including state...
Article: Black, Native infants in King County die at higher rate than white babies – Seattle Times
This resource delves into the challenges surrounding infant mortality in King County, highlighting significant disparities and the urgent need for comprehensive...
Report: Washington State Maternal Mortality Review Panel: Maternal Deaths 2017–2020
In this resource, you will find policy and funding recommendations from the Maternal Mortality Review Panel (MMRP) established by the Washington State Legislatu...
Public Workshops | DIANE GOODMAN CONSULTING
“Educator, consultant, facilitator, speaker, author, and activist, Diane Goodman (she/her) has been addressing issues of diversity and social justice for ...
The Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA)
“The Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA) is a Black women-led cross-sectoral alliance that centers Black mamas and birthing people to advocate, drive resea...
Equity by Design: A Tool for Developing Shared Language
This resource discusses equity and inclusion concepts, providing activities and guidance for facilitating discussions and stakeholder consensus-building. Its co...
The Belonging Barometer: The State Of Belonging In America
“Belonging is a fundamental human need, and one that is linked to many of the most complex challenges of our time. The Center for Inclusion and Belonging ...
Podcast | Shelterforce: Essential Reporting on Affordable Housing
“For effective and inclusive community planning, it’s important that community development groups and local governments work closely with residents who ...
Course: Fundamentals of Medical Interpreting online course at Skagit Valley College
“In an effort to bridge the gap in healthcare communication and ensure quality care for diverse patient populations, Skagit Valley College (SVC) proud to ...
Video: Roots of Empathy | Impacts Around the World
For more information or to sign up to participate, please contact Sara Airoldi, Whatcom Roots of Empathy Program Manager at sairoldi@rootsofempathy.org“
Video: Roots of Empathy | Intro Video
For more information or to sign up to participate, please contact Sara Airoldi, Whatcom Roots of Empathy Program Manager at sairoldi@rootsofempathy.org“
Website: Roots of Empathy
An inclusive community building that supports children’s well being and breaks intergenerational cycles of violence and neglect. Roots of Empathy can be b...
O.U.R Journey | Embracing The Heart and Soul of Our Youth
“Helping gang affected youth open their heart, mind and soul through self empowerment and healing to thrive with self respect and confidence back to lovin...
Matika Wilbur | Website
“Matika Wilbur (Swinomish and Tulalip) is one of the nation’s leading photographers, based in the Pacific Northwest. She earned her BFA from Brooks Inst...
Partner Highlight | Language Access Workforce Initiative| January 2024 Partner Convening: the HeART of Transformation
Slides from Skagit Valley College’s Partner highlight: Language Access Workforce Initiative during our January 2024 Partner Convening
Chelan County Jail & Reentry Program
“The Chelan County Jail and Reentry Program is a holistic approach to reintegration of incarcerated adults into society. Designed to address the complex n...
Slide Deck | Beyond Integration: Recovery Coaching & Lived Experience | January 2024 Partner Convening
Slides from the session Beyond Integration: Recovery Coaching & Lived Experience during our January 2024 Partner Convening
Slide Deck | Catalyzing Change: Well-Being Measurement and Indigenous Indicators | January 2024 Partner Convening
Slides from the session, Catalyzing Change: Well-Being Measurement and Indigenous Indicators at our January 2024 Partner Convening
Community Health Workers and the Triple Aim
In this video, IPHI’s Vice President Mike Royster highlights the importance of community health workers (CHWs) and the Triple Aim. The Triple Aim framewor...
Our Community, Our Story: Community Health Workers Making an Impact Across Virginia
This video captures Community Health Workers (CHWs) for a Healthy VA’s impact in Norfolk/Portsmouth, Richmond/Petersburg, Danville/Pittsylvania, and Mount...
THE CASE FOR EVERYDAY DEMOCRACY | Excerpts | Milenko Matanovič
Here you will find principles developed by Milenko Matanovič for any community to utilize to promote “Everyday Democracy”.
Swinomish Tribe Builds U.S.’s First Modern ‘Clam Garden,’ Reviving Ancient Practice
This article discusses what is believed to be the first clam garden, a traditional, Indigenous way of boosting shellfish production, built in the United States ...
Nourishing Culture: A Peek Inside Tulalip’s Food Sovereignty Kitchen
This resource is about unveiling the Tulalip Food Sovereignty Presentation Kitchen at Tulalip Northwest Indian College. This innovative kitchen space promotes f...
Health Care Options for Immigrants in Washington State
This presentation provide healthcare options clarity for immigrants in WA state.
Self-Care Practices
Self-Care Practices which were presented at the CHW Convening fall 2023
Opciones de Atención Médica para inmigrantes en el estado de Washington y las nuevas opciones disponibles en 2024 | Health Care Options for Immigrants in Washington State & New Options in 2024
Opciones de Atención Médica para inmigrantes en el estado de Washington y las nuevas opciones disponibles en 2024 | Health Care Options for Immigrants in Wash...
Reunión de Promotoras de Salud 2023 | CHW Convening 2023 – Presentación | Slide Deck
Aquí está la presentación que compartimos durante la Reunión de Promotoras de Salud (CHW), otoño 2023. Here is the slide deck that was shared during the CH...
North Sound Community Health Worker/Promotora Gathering Agenda
Agenda for the September 30th North Sound Community Health Worker/Promotora Gathering Agenda
Find Me A Therapist | Therapist program connects people to Black therapists
“The Find Me A Therapist program connects people to Black therapists by searching for Black mental health professionals.”
Whatcom County | Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force
“The purpose of the Incarceration Prevention and Reduction Task Force is to continually review Whatcom County’s criminal justice and behavioral health p...
September Network Learning Session (Slides): Incarcerated and Justice Involved Equitable Solutions
Slides – Network Learning Session – Incarcerated and Justice Involved Equitable Solutions
First Step Act Annual Report
“The First Step Act (FSA or the Act), passed into law in December 2018, was heralded as the culmination of a bipartisan effort to improve criminal justice...
Frequent Users Services Enhancement ‘FUSE’ Initiative New York City FUSE II Evaluation Report
“Housing instability/homelessness increases risk for incarceration and, conversely, incarceration increases the risk for homelessness. To address these ri...
Housing First, consumer choice, and harm reduction for homeless individuals with a dual diagnosis
“Current rates of homelessness in New York City are the highest ever documented.1 A small percentage of this population remains chronically homeless, eit...
Best Practices for Engaging the Reentry Population in Health Care | Transition Clinic
“The Transitions Clinic Network (TCN) is a national organization committed to reversing the harms of mass incarceration by eliminating racial health and e...
CHART Showing Success in Everett
“CHART (CHronic-Utilizer Alternative Response Team) is a program where people who have been identified as chronic users of emergency services get intensiv...
Diversion & Treatment | Everett Community, Planning & Economic Development
“Everett alternative response programs offer policing and prosecution models proven to reduce recidivism for low-level offenders, as well as offer support...
Grace Program – Whatcom County
“The Whatcom Ground-Level Response and Coordinated Engagement (GRACE) program is a community-based effort to find solutions for individuals who are high u...
LEAD Program Evaluation: Recidivism Report
“This report describes findings from a quantitative analysis comparing outcomes for LEAD participants versus “system-as-usual” control participants on...
Program Profile: Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Program (Seattle, Washington)
This is a pre-booking, community-based diversion program designed to divert those suspected of low-level drug and prostitution offenses away from jail and prose...
Evaluation of the Allegheny County Jail Collaborative Reentry Programs
In 2010 and 2011, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, launched local reentry programs under the auspices of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Second Chance Act Adult...
Guidelines for Successful Transition of People with Mental or Substance Use Disorders from Jail and Prison: Implementation Guide
The purpose of Guidelines for Successful Transition of People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders from Jail and Prison: Implementation Guide is to provide b...
Short-term Strategies to Improve Reentry of Jail Populations: Expanding and Implementing the APIC Model
“Almost all jail inmates will leave correctional settings and return to the community. Inadequate transition planning puts jail inmates, who entered the j...
Cass County/Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Wellness Court Walker, MN | Process, Outcome, and Cost Evaluation Report
This is a report from the Cass County/Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Wellness Court in Walker, MN about their program, CCDWI – Wellness Court.
Tulalip Tribes Elders Panel
“The Tulalip Tribes, Elders Panel is a diversion program for defendants in the Tulalip Tribal Court. The Elders Panel draws on the wisdom and experience ...
Tulalip Tribal Court | Wellness Court
“Tulalip’s Healing to Wellness Court provides the support and resources necessary for our clients to begin living sober lives and reconnecting with thei...
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community didgʷálič Wellness Center
“The didgʷáličWellness Center, which is owned and operated by the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, provides out-patient treatment services for trib...
Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts: The Key Components
“In 1996,a committee of practitioners and others involved with drug court program operations was established under the leadership of the National Associat...
Designing for Social Systems | Lummi Tribal Health Center
“On Washington State’s northernmost coast resides the Lummi People, a sovereign indigenous nation of approximately 6,600 people. For the past several ye...
Minnesota: Carceral Colonialism: Imprisonment in Indian Country | States of Incarceration.
“Settler colonialism has involved denying Native people sovereignty and access to land and resources. It has also produced high rates of incarceration of ...
Whatcom County Justice Project Needs Assessment
“For decades, Whatcom County has struggled to strike a balance between prevention and incarceration in its approach to public safety. From the early days ...
The Bellingham Herald | 10 inmates at Whatcom County Jail’s Work Center test positive for COVID-19
This article talks about the impact of Covid-19 in Whatcom County Jail.
NWRC | Jail Health Program – Whatcom County Jail
The Northwest Regional Council (NWRC) was created as a “grassroots” organization. Our roots go deep into our local region, building on the ideas, values, an...
Suicide in Local Jails and State and Federal Prisons, 2000–2019 – Statistical Tables
These statistical tables present data from the Mortality in Correctional Institutions collection, through which the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) obtained ...
Kiro 7: First-ever body cavity search of Snohomish County inmate finds bag of fentanyl
This article talks about body cavity searches and Fentanyl issue in Snohomish county jail.
HeraldNet: 7 inmates taken to Everett hospital due to smuggled fentanyl
In this HeraldNet article, it talks about fentanyl in jails in Snohomish county.
Incarceration Trends in Washington Fact Sheet
Since 1970, the rate of incarceration in America has expanded more than fourfold, and the United States leads the world in locking people up. Many places in Ame...
Washington State Juvenile Detention 2020 Annual Report
“This report was written in response to House Bill (HB) 2449, which was passed in 2016 and, among other things, requires an annual statewide juvenile dete...
Behavioral Health Needs of Jail Inmates in Washington State
This report describes the characteristics of 123,240 individuals booked into jail in 2013 who were recent or former clients of the Washington State Department ...
Protecting Immigrant Rights: Is Washington’s Law Working? | University of Washington Center for Human Rights
“2019’s Keep Washington Working (KWW) Act and 2020’s Courts Open to All Act (COTA) place Washington state at the forefront of national efforts to prot...
Report to Whatcom County Stakeholders on Jail Reduction Strategies
“With the county’s jail population surging, local government leaders, justice system practitioners, and community members have become increasingly conce...
Judge holds Washington state in contempt for not providing services to mentally ill people in jails (Article)
“A federal judge has found Washington state in contempt and ordered it to pay more than $100 million in fines for failing to provide timely psychiatric se...
County evaluates jail medical care (Article)
This article from GoSkagit, talks about how providing adequate medical care in a jail has proven to be a challenge for counties throughout the country. Two year...
Washington State Medicaid Transformation Project 2.0 Approval Letter
Washington State Medicaid Transformation Project 2.0 Approval Letter – “Overall, the goal of the demonstration is to provide medical assistance and ...
Ear Hustle (Podcast)
“Ear Hustle launched in 2017 as the first podcast created and produced in prison, featuring stories of the daily realities of life inside California’s S...
Tribal & Equity Learning Sessions | Honoring the Treaty Day 1.21.22 (Webinar)
This seminar is focused on honoring Indigenous communities, acknowledging the importance of treaties as the supreme law of the land, and fostering cultural awar...
Tribal & Equity Learning Sessions | Food Sovereignty and the 13 Moons Curriculum: Tribal Learning Series (Webinar)
This webinar features the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community sharing their 13 Moons curriculum and community garden work, which revitalizes traditional foods, me...
Website – Whatcom Perinatal Mental Health Task Force
Connecting with parents, caregivers, and professionals to raise community awareness about the tender time of becoming a new parent, what perinatal mood and anxi...
2023 August Partner Convening: Network Open Space Options
During our August 2023 Partner Convening, the attendees got to sit at different tables that facilitated discussions about different topics that the Network has ...
Underground Ministries – Partner Presentation Slides
Underground Ministries’ partner presentation slides. For more information or to connect with Underground Ministries, reach out to Alex Sanchez, Director o...
Mobile Mama – Partner Presentation Slides
Whatcom County Health & Community Services Department’s Mobile Mama, partner project presentation. for people are interested in learning more they can...
Slides: Charting The Course Together
Slides from our Charting The Course Together presentation.
Review of Findings: Behavioral Health Inequities & Disparities in WA State from a Behavioral Health Community Perspective
In response to inequities in behavioral health access and disparities in behavioral health outcomes, the Washington State Legislature funded the Health Care Aut...
August 2023 Partner Convening: Building Bridges for Collective Action | Slides
These are the slides from the August 2023 Partner Convening: Building Bridges for Collective Action.
WIN (Well-Being in the Nation Measures) Network Website
WIN (Well-Being in the Nation Measures) Network on website. This website was mentioned during the presentation of Somava Saha, MD, MS. during our August 2023 Pa...
CHW Workforce in WA State – The state of the State
In this presentation you can learn about WA state’s CHW current state trends, the role of CHWs and Strategic priorities.
Measure and Improve DEI in Your Organization
A free e-book by Clear Impact. This guide, the first of many (and a work in progress), proposes internal measures of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as tools f...
The C.H.W. CREW Podcast
The #1 Podcast for Community Health Workers (CHW). We empower CHWs and health and wellness professionals around the globe to be courageous and make impact. We s...
The Dose Podcast: How Community Health Workers Put Patients in Charge of Their Health
On this episode of The Dose, we talk about one community health worker program, IMPaCT, that is helping some of the poorest and sickest Americans meet their hea...
CDC: Promotores de Salud/Community Health Workers
The CDC’s resources for and about Promotores de Salud/Community Health Workers. Included are definitions, initiatives and available trainings.
Slide Deck: Community Health Workers – Promoting Health and Strengthening Communities
Here is the slide deck that was shared during the Community Health Workers – Promoting Health and Strengthening Communities learning session.
Siren: Community Health Workers and Social Care Integration
This episode is the first in a set of six Coffee and Science conversations on Assistance—health care sector activities that aim to reduce social risk by prov...
MDPI: Promotoras de Salud in a Father-Focused Nutrition and Physical Activity Program for Border Communities: Approaches and Lessons Learned from Collaboration
This manuscript’s purpose is to describe how to engage and collaborate with promotoras in a father-focused, family-centered program for Latino families living...
MHP Salud: Roles and Impacts of Promotoras(es) de Salud
MHP Salud explains the role of a Promotores or Promotoras de Salud. Their impacts in communities and resources.
CDC: CHW State Law Fact Sheet
A Summary of State Community Health Worker Laws
CDC: Course – Promoting Policy and Systems Change to Expand Employment of Community Health Workers (CHWs)
This course is designed to provide state programs and other stakeholders with basic knowledge about Community Health Workers (CHWs), such as official definition...
CDC: Addressing Chronic Disease through Community Health Workers
This document provides guidance and resources for implementing recommendations to integrate community health workers (CHWs) into community-based efforts to prev...
C3 Project: CHW Roles, Skills, and Qualities
C3 Project’s definitions for CHW’s roles, skills, and qualities.This document shares results of an assessment of Community Health Worker (CHW) stand...
NACHW: Who Are CHWs?
NACHW’s definition of what a CHW is and their role in the community.
CDC: Policy Evidence Assessment Report
The Policy Evidence Assessment Reports summarize the evidence bases for components of chronic disease policy. In these reports 14 CHW policy components to ass...
MHP Salud: Community Health Worker Resource Directory
MHP Salud identifies appropriate materials and resources from other organizations and maintains a list of these resources and contact information. MHP Salud pro...
CDC: Community Health Worker Resources
The resources on this page are collected from programs across CDC that host materials pertinent to CHWs. These resources should be helpful not only to CHWs but ...
Department of Health | CHW Definitions and Training
DOH Definition of CHW and a no-cost 10-week core competency training program designed to strengthen the skills, knowledge, and abilities of community health wor...
Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW)
Community Health Workers united nationally to support communities in achieving health, equity and social justice. Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW...
Community Health Worker Project (C3): Resource and Findings
Resources & Findings from the C3 Project.The C3 Project’s primary aims are to expand cohesion in the field and to contribute to the visibility and gre...
American Public Health | CHW Page
The APHA Community Health Workers Section actively promotes the voice of community health workers within health care and public health systems and in communitie...
Community Health Worker Leadership Committee
The Community Health Worker (CHW) Leadership Committee will be an ongoing, statewide, multi-stakeholder group representative of Washington state and our diverse...
Community Health Worker Training
Community Health Worker training registration. The Community Health Worker Core Competency Training is offered quarterly on a regional basis.
CHW Networks in the North Sound Region
Whatcom Community Health Worker’s Network page, with resources on meetings and opportunities to connect with fellow CHWs.
Community Health Workers: Evidence of Their Effectiveness
Existing studies on CHWs focus on assessing their effectiveness in improving health outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and bridging the gap in health disparit...
Before Maslow’s Hierarchy: The Whitewashing of Indigenous Knowledge
Maslow’s renowned model—a story of systemic racism, Western epistemology (or ways of knowing), and the forced invisibility of Indigenous knowledge.
Recording: Community Health Workers – Promoting Health and Strengthening Communities
This is a recording of the July 2023 Network Learning Session entitled “Community Health Workers – Promoting Health and Strengthening Communities”
Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature
This podcast discusses how social justice, environmentalism, and innovation intersect to create a sustainable and equitable world. Experts share their insights ...
Advancing Holistic Well-Being Measures
NLC and Oxford embarked on a dual effort aimed at a pilot in metropolitan Atlanta, while also considering a broader set of emerging models spurred by cities and...
Race, Ethnicity, Language, and Disability (REALD) Implementation
REALD is a type of demographic information, like age, marital status, employment and more. REALD stands for race, ethnicity, and language, disability. In 2020, ...
Washington Environmental Health Disparities Map
The Washington Environmental Health Disparities Map is an interactive mapping tool that compares communities across our state for environmental health dispariti...
Measuring Mobility from Poverty
What would it take to dramatically increase mobility from poverty? To answer this question, the US Partnership on Mobility from Poverty gathered a range of in...
Suspending Damage: A Letter to Communities
Written by Eve Tuck, State University of New York, published in the Harvard Educational Review in 2009. In this open letter, Eve Tuck calls on communities, rese...
Reimagining Data – learning session recording
Recording of the October learning session, Reimagining Data, supported by the Equity Cohort. Part of the Advancing a Just and Inclusive Culture series. With pan...
Reimagining Data – learning session slide deck
PDF of the slides from the October learning session, Reimagining Data. This session was part of the Advancing a Just and Inclusive Culture series.
Do No Harm Guide: Additional Perspectives on Data Equity
This report explains how data practitioners have historically fallen short in data collection, application, and representation, leading to lasting harm and dist...
GRACE and LEAD Programs
Ground-Level Response and Coordinated Engagement (GRACE) program provides intensive support to people who are frequent users of emergency medical services (EM...
Oral Health, Mental Health, and Substance Use Treatment
Report by National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions – a framework for increased coordination and integra...
A Community-Centered Approach to Data Sharing and Policy Change: Lessons for Advancing Health Equity
Report produced by Center for Health Care Strategies, highlighting key lessons to inform data-sharing partnerships between community-based organizations, state ...
Relevant Engagement
Relevant Engagement, LLC is a consulting firm based in the state of Washington. The mission is to engage youth, adults, institutions, and community organization...
Center for Guided Pathways
The Center for Guided Pathways works with student leaders & student affairs professionals at all levels. The Center believes that closing demographic dispar...
Racial Justice: Acts of Resistance webinar
Recorded webinar of North Sound ACH learning session for our monthly series, Advancing a Just and Inclusive Culture, June 15, 2022. With Ramona Beltran (Univers...
Indigenous Knowledge Library
Indigenous knowledge—also known as traditional knowledge—refers to information, meanings, purposes, and values that Indigenous peoples have gathered, concep...
‘It’s been a long journey’: Google CEO Sundar Pinchar on new, widespread commitments to racial equity
This article features Google CEO Sundar Pichai on new, widespread commitments to racial equity including increasing black employees at senior levels and a new g...
Demand for Chief Diversity Officers is High. So is Turnover
This publication discusses how many diversity executives find themselves rotating through C-suites due to frustration over lack of real action and resources. Th...
Race-Equity Consultants in Demand in Hollywood: “Never Once Have We Been So Busy”
This article discusses the rise in demand for diversity and inclusion experts in the entertainment industry in the wake of the killings of George Floyd and Breo...
Bicycling’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
This article explores how cycling as a culture, sport, and industry has failed Black America, amidst a national reckoning with systemic racism. It outlines the ...
The Number One Reason White Men Give for Not Getting Involved With Diversity and Inclusion
This blog cites business as the primary reason that most while male employees don’t engage with diversity and inclusion efforts. It shares research from a...
LADWP Hires First-ever Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
This publication discusses how as part of the ongoing initiatives to advance diversity and equity, Monique Earl was named to lead the newly-created Office of Di...
LADWP Hires First-ever Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
This publication discusses how as part of the ongoing initiatives to advance diversity and equity, Monique Earl was named to lead the newly-created Office of Di...
Hollywood Has a Diversity Problem, So Starz Chose to Make Its Name on Inclusion
This article explores how Hollywood has a bleak track record for diversity, both in front of the camera and behind it. It also highlights how as the TV and film...
Trump Bans Diversity Training, Claiming It’s Divisive, Anti-American Propaganda
This article discusses Trump’s decision to prohibit federal agencies from conducting cultural sensitivity trainings because they are “divisive, anti-Ame...
L.A. City Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto to Reimagine $88 Million in Funding to Communities of Color
This news article discusses how the L.A. City Council voted to override the Mayor’s veto of a proposal they backed to reallocate $88 million from the Los Ange...
House Hearing on Proposed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion-related Legislation
This article discusses the lack of diversity among boards in U.S. companies, especially with regards to representation of women or racially diverse members. It ...
As Universities Tighten Budget During the Coronavirus, What Will Happen to Diversity Initiatives?
Amidst COVID-19 budget cuts, many universities pulled back diversity and inclusion efforts. This article explores how DEI work suffers when institutions cut spe...
The Answer to Police Violence is not “Reform.” It’s Defunding. Here’s Why
This piece explores how bias training, body cameras, and community dialogue in Minneapolis have not been sufficient in ending police violence. The author makes ...
New Hub Launches for Women of Color in Giving
This piece highlights the launch of Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy, a program for women of color in the fundraising and philanthropic communitie...
Statements About George Floyd Are a Start, but How Will Organizations Live Their Values?
In this interview, Kerrien Suarez discusses how philanthropy approached racial diversity, equity, and inclusion at the outset of the coronavirus pandemic and ho...
Health Equity: Governor’s Interagency Council of Health Disparities
This webpage introduces the Governor’s Interagency Council of Health Disparities, which was created in 2006 in Washington state. The council is responsibl...
HB 1783: Creating the Washington State Office of Equity
Washington State House Bill 1783 creates a Washington state office of equity. This resource offers a history of and the details about the bill as well as analys...
State House Passes Formation of Nation’s First Statewide “Office of Equity”
This news article covers the passing of legislation in Washington state, House Bill 1783. The bill would set up an Office of Equity within the Governor’s Offi...
What Local Firms Are Doing to Promote Diversity and Equity
This article explores how businesses are revising their company policies to address racial equity concerns and increase diversity. It uses Boeing, Everett Schoo...
11 Free Online Courses on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to Sign Up for Right Now that Will Make You a Better Leader
As the world contends with social justice and equity issues, this article describes how to navigate a diverse workforce and be an inclusive person. It summarize...
COVID-19: Using a Racial Justice Lens Now to Transform Our Future
This piece explores how applying a racial justice lens requires confronting power, shifting resource distribution, and moving towards system-wide transformation...
Eight Keys to Bridging Our Differences
As part of the Greater Good Science Center’s Bridging Differences initiative, this article explores the concept of bridging and provides eight key principles ...
Bridging or Breaking? The Stories We Tell Will Create the Future We Inhabit
This article by john a. powell implores readers to move past inclusion to belonging. This article also introduces two main types of stories—bridging stories, ...
The Problem of Othering: Towards Inclusiveness and Belonging
This article by john a. powell and Stephen Menedian explores the concept of “othering”, which encompasses all prejudices on the basis of group ident...
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report and Plan
This DEI plan from Michigan State is a framework of recommendations to guide institutional plans and decisions for increasing equity. It asks and answers a seri...
Pushing Back Against Habits of White Supremacy During A Crisis
This blog is part of a series that examines the habits of white supremacy culture. It provides examples of how these habits show up in virtual spaces during rem...
Companies: Now Is Not The Time To Put Diversity And Inclusion On The Back Burner
This piece makes the argument for why companies should prioritize diversity and equity efforts, even amidst COVID-19. Reasons include that people of color are d...
Coronavirus Has Shown That It Is Possible to Change the US Criminal Justice System
This opinion piece argues that dismantling mass incarceration in the United States is not a question of possibility or costs, but a matter of imagination and wi...
Checkpoints, Curfews, Airlifts: Virus Rips Through Navajo Nation
This article explores how the pandemic ripped through Navajo nation and how officials responded by putting up checkpoints, assembling field hospitals and threat...
Make Racial Equity Central to California’s Public Health Response to COVID-19
This brief explores how we can center racial equity in the distribution and implementation of emergency response funds. It calls for a number of key strategies ...
Fostering Inclusive Workplaces During Isolation
This article explores how COVID risk and mortality are being exacerbated by the same issues that created and perpetuated inequity before the pandemic. It also p...
The Coronavirus is Devastating Already Devastated Communities
This article contextualizes the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice’s roadmap, which outlines an equitable COVID-19 response and recovery effort. It pr...
Diversity Wins: How Inclusion Matters
This report from McKinsey is the third in a series investigating the business case for diversity. Using data from over 1,000 companies, the report demonstrates ...
McKinsey’s New Report Finds That Diversity Does Not Equal Inclusion
This article summarizes a recent report from Mckinsey aimed at examining the business case for diversity in executive positions. It found that companies with gr...
Science Explains Why Unconscious Bias Training Won’t Reduce Workplace Racism. Here’s What Will
This article examines whether unconscious bias training can eradicate prejudice and discrimination from the workplace. It provides evidence from academia and sc...
Top 5 Reasons Leaders Fail At Race Inclusion and How to Fix Them
This article argues that companies need to revisit diversity and inclusion strategies, and hiring managers must develop a more focused inclusion agenda. It prov...
Trauma, Promise, and Possibility’
This publication tells the story of Jawanza Malone, executive director of the Kenwood Oakland Community Organization, and countless other Black-led nonprofits a...
California State University Now Requires Ethnic Studies
This news article describes Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to sign into law a bill which mandates that students take ethnic studies as a graduation requ...
California Will Now Require More Diversity on Company Boards
This article covers California Governor Newsom’s decision to sign into law a diversity mandate. Public companies headquartered in California will be legal...
Women Filled More Than 600 Board Seats Since California Diversity Mandate Was Enacted, Report Finds
This article shares findings from a report on California’s 2018 diversity mandate, which compelled public companies headquartered in the state to ensure g...
Racial Equality Remains Unfinished for Workplaces
This article summarizes two recent studies which reveal the challenges faced by Black employees. It explores racial inequality in the workplace and advocates fo...
Why Leaders Should Cultivate Employee Groups to Foster Inclusion and High Performance
Highlighting the importance of creating communities within a community, this article advocates for companies to create employee groups for women, veterans, the ...
6 Evidence-Based Strategies for Improving Diversity in Your Organization
This article highlights six key takeways from a literature review on diversity efforts in organizations, arguing that trainings alone will not address systemic ...
LGBTQ+ Health Equity Library
LGBTQ+ people belong everywhere. They deserve to live open, authentic lives without fear of discrimination, harassment, judgement, or violence. Despite decades ...
Multisolving 101: Co-Creating Vital Conditions for Thriving Together
As our society grapples with multiple systemic crises, including COVID-19, climate change, and racial injustice, an opportunity for multi-solving emerges. Multi...
Talking about Pronouns in the Workplace
This article discusses personal pronouns, the persistence of gender norms, and why pronouns matter, especially for transgender and nonbinary people. It includes...
Community Health Workers Toolkit
This topic guide provides resources that identify different CHW models, demonstrate effective CHW programs, and outline the issues and challenges to the develop...
Pronouns Usage Among LGBTQ Youth
This brief uses data from the Trevor Project’s 2020 National Survey on LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health to further explore pronoun usage among LGBTQ youth. The brie...
Using Chosen Names Reduces Odds of Depression and Suicide in Transgender Youths
This research brief summarizes a study by the Journal of Adolescent Health. The study compares mental health outcomes for transgender youth ages 15 to 21, based...
MyPronouns.org Resources on Personal Pronouns
MyPronouns.org is a practical resource dedicated to the empowering and inclusive use of personal pronouns in the English language. The website focuses on helpin...
Dear (Cis) People Who Put Your Pronouns On Your “Hello My Name Is” Name Tags
In this article, the author shares their positive experiences with cisgender peoples’ allyship, including actionable suggestions for supporting Transgende...
Beyond Inclusion: Pronoun Use for Health and Well-Being
Everyone is assigned a gender at birth. A doctor checks each baby over, and, primarily based on external features, selects one of two gender options that seems ...
Trends and Geographical Variation in Population Thriving, Struggling and Suffering Across the USA, 2008–2017: a Retrospective Repeated Cross-Sectional Study
The percentage of the US population thriving increased from 2008 to 2017 while the percentage suffering remained unchanged. Marked geographical variation exists...
Seven Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being
This Community Commons collection introduces the Seven Vital Conditions for Well-Being.
Exploratory Measures for Belonging and Civic Muscle
This Community Commons collection describes ways to measure Belonging & Civic Muslce.
Americans’ Life Ratings Reach Record High
This July 2021 article indicates that the percentage of Americans who evaluate their lives well enough to be considered “thriving” on Gallup’s...
Life Ratings Among Black Americans Erode During Trump Era
This article from Gallup discusses how the results from the 2020 life evaluation shows that Black Americans self-evaluation of thriving has decreased from 2008 ...
Aligning Systems with Communities to Advance Equity through Shared Measurement: Guiding Principles
To break down silos and effectively address inequities, systems must work together with each other and with community members to collectively align their action...
As They Take On Food Insecurity, Community-Based Health Care Organizations Have Found Four Strategies That Work
The work of community-based health care organizations across the country has highlighted four strategies that have been central to success in programs aimed at ...
Safety Net Dental Clinic Manual
This manual is designed to help safety net dental clinic staff with all aspects of clinic development and ongoing operations, including facilities and staffing,...
National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center
This webpage contains a collection of selected resources on mobile maternal and child oral health services.
Community Paramedicine: A New Approach to Serving Complex Populations
This webinar highlights two community paramedicine programs: ThedaCare and Commonwealth Care Alliance. These programs effectively engage and serve individuals w...
Women of Color Need Courageous Allies in the Academy: Part Two
This webinar is the second in INSIGHT into Diversity’s series, “Women of Color Need Courageous Allies in the Academy,” and dives deeper into how white...
INSIGHT Hosts ‘Women of Color Need Courageous Allies in the Academy’ Webinar
This webinar is the first in INSIGHT into Diversity’s series, “Women of Color Need Courageous Allies in the Academy,” and features six panelists who r...
Data Sovereignty: 9/25/19 Webinar
This webinar explains the concept of data sovereignty, discusses data sovereignty in terms of Medicaid Transformation in Washington, and considers next steps fo...
Weekly Webinar Series: DentistLink: Connecting to Oral Health Care
This webinar introduces DentistLink and how it can be used to connect patients and clients to oral healthcare in the North Sound region. DentistLink bridges gap...
Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) Measurement Guide
This guide describes how performance will be measured for all accountable entities participating in the Medicaid Transformation effort, via the Transformation t...
Mobile-Portable Dental Care
This document provides an overview of mobile dental clinics and their role in helping address dental care needs for populations with limited access.
Dental Health Aid Therapists (DHATs)
This document provides an overview of the Dental Health Aide Therapists model and how it can address barriers in dental care in American Indian and Alaska Nativ...
Oral Health in Primary Care Integration
This brief introduces the Oral Health Delivery Framework, a conceptual framework for how to engage patients and families, and to make oral health preventive car...
Guidelines for the Successful Transition of People with Behavioral Health Disorders from Jail and Prison
This set of guidelines are intended to assist behavioral health and corrections, and community corrections administrators in their ability to develop effective ...
Gather
“Gather,” co-produced by Illumine Film and First Nations Development Institute, outlines the revitalization and re-creation of Indigenous food systems in No...
How Does the Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index Work?: Measuring Career, Social, Financial, Community and Physical Wellbeing
This article provides an overview of the Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index and its methodology.
Health and Well-being Measurement Approach and Assessment Guide
This guide is intended to serve as a resource for understanding the current state of the field of health and well-being as it relates to measurement. It also pr...
Commons Good Podcast: Shannon Welch and Tricia Zahn of 100 Million Healthier Lives
100 Million Healthier Lives is working to advance a shared ecosystem for health, well-being and equity that connects people, organizations, and networks around ...
Healthy People 2020 Progress Review: Social Determinants of Health and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
This presentation slide deck provides a progress review on social determinants of health for the LGBTQ community.
Counting a Diverse Nation: Disaggregating Data on Race and Ethnicity to Advance a Culture of Health
This report analyzes the key focus areas in data disaggregation to advance a culture of health and recommends changes and improvements to the conduct of researc...
Community Health Workers: A Review of Program Evolution, Evidence on Effectiveness and Value, and Status of Workforce Development in New England
This report documents the evolution of community health worker (CHW) programs, summarizes the evidence on CHW program impact on health outcomes and costs, ident...
Well-being Assessment (Youth)
This 11-item assessment for adolescents provides an overall measure of how an individual feels about their life.
Well-being Assessment (Adult 24 – items)
This 24-item assessment for adults provides an overall measure of how an individual feels about their life.
Well-being Assessment (Adult – 12 items)
This 12-item assessment for adults provides an overall measure of how an individual feels about their life.
Dialogue as a Process for Catalyzing Community Change
This Community Commons collection introduces dialogue as a process for for catalyzing community change through dialogue. The collection includes tips for hostin...
Kershaw County: Youth on Fire to Build a Healthier Today
Livewell Kershaw Coalition is moving the needle on population health in Kershaw County through co-designed solutions to improved well-being in high school youth...
WIN Pacesetter: Advancing Intergenerational Well-Being in Fox Cities, Wisconsin
WIN pacesetters are communities leading the way when it comes to creating legacies of intergenerational well-being for all. Local changemakers, as stewards, wor...
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