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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...
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
Decolonizing Wealth Project
Website that offers “truth, reconciliation, and healing from the ails of colonization through education, radical reparative giving, and narrative change.&...
Language Access Workforce | Recording | January 2024 Partner Convening
The recording of our partner presentation about a Network project, Skagit Valley College: Language Access Workforce, with Brittney Maruska, Director of Business...
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.
Distressed Communities Index
The Distressed Communities Index (DCI) brings attention to the deep disparities in economic well-being that separate U.S. communities. Using the latest Census d...
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...
Triumph Teen Life Center
This center provides a range of services aimed at empowering teens and fostering community well-being through various supportive programs.
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.
Smithsonian American Art Museum | Judith Scott
This profile details the life and work of Judith Scott, an artist known for her intricate fiber sculptures and her contributions to the field of contemporary ar...
SLEEK | Stonewall 50: Five artworks explaining the impact of the uprising
This article explores the artistic movements that emerged after the Stonewall riots, celebrating LGBTQ+ history and culture.
Carlisle Indian School Digital Resource Center | Student Artwork
This resource highlights the artwork created by students at the Carlisle Indian School, reflecting their experiences and cultural heritage.
Seattle Times | Artists repaint Black Lives Matter mural on Capitol Hill
This article covers the repainting and restoration of the Black Lives Matter mural on Capitol Hill by Seattle artists.
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...
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 ...
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...
Fridie Outdoors | Website
“Fridie Outdoors is a Portland-based startup that educates and helps to get people comfortable with hiking and camping.” In this resource you will f...
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...
The Bronze Chapter | Website
In this resource you will find, The Bronze Chapter. Which is all about making the outdoors more accessible and inclusive for communities of color. They offer pr...
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.
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
Webinar: State Medicaid Opportunities to Support Mental Health of Mothers and Babies During the 12-Month Postpartum Period
This resource recommends concrete steps state Medicaid agencies can take to address mental health among mothers and infants in the postpartum year to advance he...
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...
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...
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...
Before I – Remy Styrk
Before I , a film by Remy Styrk, screened during our January 2024 Partner Convening. “These are the stories of what it means to be the hope and the dream ...
I Am The Hope And The Dream | The Juneteenth Video Project | Remy Styrk
I Am The Hope And The Dream – a film by Remy Styrk, screened during our January 2024 Partner Convening. “On Monday, June 13th Ferndale Connect, a pr...
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 | 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
Slide Deck: Turning Adversity into Action | January 2024 Partner Convening
Slides from the session Turning Adversity into Action | January 2024 Partner Convening
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”.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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.
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...
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: 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...
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.
¡Échale Ganas!
This story is about an organic farmer named Javier Zamora, who was born in Michoacán, Mexico, immigrated to the United States when he was 20 years old, and the...
Meaningful Work and Wealth
North Sound ACH webinar on meaningful work and wealth, July 21, 2021 Featuring the Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship and the Tribal Community Health Provide...
Meaningful Work & Wealth learning session
Recording of May’s learning session for Advancing a Just and Inclusive Culture, Meaningful Work & Wealth
Meaningful Work & Wealth: Advancing a Just and Inclusive Culture series [slide deck]
Slide deck for the May learning session, Meaningful Work & Wealth.
Remaking the Economy: Closing the Racial Wealth Gap
A webinar hosted by Nonprofit Quarterly and Shelterforce, with four field leaders discussing central questions regarding economic justice, racial justice, and s...
The Big Shift: An Economy Built for Thriving Together
An article in the National Civic Review, written by Bobby Milstein, about the positive forces that could be unleashed if our economic life were truly oriented a...
Well-Being Portfolio
A visual toolkit from the Rippel Foundation for regional leaders to create a balanced and impactful set of policies, programs, and practices to transform well-b...
Prosperity Now 2022 Federal Policy Priorities Brief
Report from Prosperity Now on the federal policies they will focus on in 2022 to create systemic change that allows for everyone, especially low-income, BIPOC c...
Seven Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being
This Community Commons collection introduces the Seven Vital Conditions for Well-Being.
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