This year 2025 tested the resilience of communities and the systems that serve them, in ways both expected and unexpected. From data democracy to climate resilience, from CDFI adaptation to values-based dialogue. In response BHPN’s work was grounded in partnerships with organizations leading the way forward on these important issues, building collective power for healthier, more equitable communities.
Read MoreOur latest blog recaps June’s Community Innovation for Racial Equity (CIRE) session, where BHPN brought together five BIPOC-led/allied organizations to confront power imbalances in funding, partnerships, and community investment.
Read MoreIn April 2025, Build Healthy Places Network (BHPN) convened awardees of its Community Innovations for Racial Equity (CIRE) initiative in St. Louis, MO, for a transformative in-person gathering. With generous support from The Kresge Foundation, CIRE fosters collaboration and capacity building among BIPOC-led and allied Community Development Corporations (CDCs) to advance health and racial equity. This convening aimed to strengthen connections, foster trust, and facilitate peer-to-peer learning, all crucial for advancing community-led solutions.
Read MoreA Message from BHPN’s Co-Executive Directors Can you believe it’s already the end of 2024? It feels like just yesterday we were celebrating the start of a new year (and trying to remember if it was a leap year or not!). As 2024 draws to a close, we recognize the importance of pausing and reflecting on our work. Join us as we celebrate some highlights and look forward to building a healthier future together!
Read MoreThe Rural Health Information (RHI) Hub is a ‘first stop for rural health information’ site, funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, it operates as a national clearinghouse on rural health issues. The site showcases a host of reliable tools and resources aimed at advancing health in rural communities.
Read MoreThe Health Action Plan was created to integrate evidence-based public health practices into the affordable housing development process to prioritize resident's needs and improve community health.
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