Accountable Health Communities (AHCs): Community-based partnerships formed across multiple sectors such as healthcare, housing, social services, public health, employment training and economic development to focus on a shared vision and responsibility for the health of a community. ACHs pursue an integrated approach to health that focuses not solely on the clinical setting but on how … Read more
What We Believe EHF’S CORE VALUES: Informed Action Collaboration Empowerment Stewardship Transparency Accountability Transformation of human lives and organizations Compassion for the poor and powerless Our Values and Principles As an instrumentality of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, we are grounded in our gospel commitment to know and serve our neighbors. This plan is grounded … Read more
Goal 1: Strengthen systems of health by catalyzing health systems to be accessible, equitable, and deliver health not just healthcare This goal reflects our continuing commitment to building health systems that meet the needs of our communities and lead to improved health outcomes for all community members. We are convinced that there are sufficient resources … Read more
October 2-4, the newly-named Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty hosted the Together at the Table Hunger and Poverty Summit in Waco. The group formerly known as the Texas Hunger Initiative (THI) hosted hundreds of participants from across Texas and the nation for a three-day learning event. EHF staff members and representatives from St. Philip’s-Hearne, … Read more
See how Episcopal congregations joined other organizations to deepen their learning and enthusiasm to take hunger initiatives to the next level.
The Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) is announcing a $17 million investment to help community-based clinics provide a wider range of health services and go beyond the doctor’s office to address underlying causes of poor health.
EHF announces new grants to help community-based clinics provide a wider range of health services and go beyond the doctor’s office to address underlying causes of poor health.
Learn about the workshop that focuses on Asset-based Community Development, plus see other EHF learning opportunities available for communities and congregations.