Partnership for Better Health

Overview
Headquarters: 
Carlisle, PA
Website: 
forbetterhealthpa.org
Size: 
1-10 employees
Founded: 
2001
Annual Budget : 
$1-5M
Areas of Focus: 
Philanthropy / Grantmaking Foundation
Populations Served: 
All Populations
About Us
Mission: 

The Partnership for Better Health champions and invests in ideas, initiatives, and collaborations to advance equity and improve the health of the people and communities in our region.

Programs: 

Our Values

Equity

We improve health and amplify the voices of those who are not always heard to ensure that all people have the chance to enjoy healthy lives.

Advocacy

We work to effect change in the institutions, systems, policies, and practices that influence health decisions and outcomes in our communities.

Collaboration

With curiosity and humility, we cultivate genuine partnerships among people, groups, and organizations to leverage diverse perspectives, resources, and opportunities.

Stewardship

We are strategic and transparent as we care for the community resources entrusted to the foundation. We hold ourselves accountable by working with our partners to achieve the greatest possible health impacts in our communities.

Innovation

We are bold in the pursuit of new ideas as we cultivate better health through effective, just, and sustainable solutions that center people with lived experience.

Why Work For Us?: 

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

The Partnership for Better Health's mission is to champion and invest in ideas, initiatives and collaborations to advance equity and improve the health of the people and communities in our region. Established in 2001, the foundation has made over $49 million in grants to organizations throughout South Central Pennsylvania. We bring our mission to life by serving as a catalyst, advocate, and steward to promote health equity and justice, towards ensuring that everyone in our community has the opportunity to reach their highest potential for health. We are a welcoming, inclusive, and mission-driven organization.

OUR COMMUNITY

The Partnership for Better Health is located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. As a college town known for its rich cultural heritage, great restaurants and vibrant business community, Carlisle won the 2021 All-America City award from the National Civic League, and the 2016 national competition to be named Strongest Town in America. Carlisle Borough Council has a Truth & Reconciliation Commission to address systemic racism and organizations are collaborating to improve racial and health equity (e.g., YWCA, Moving Circles, Hope Station, Victory Circle and Carlisle Responders Network). Located just minutes from the Appalachian Trail, regional parks, lakes and forestlands, our surrounding region has much to offer. Carlisle is 25 minutes from Harrisburg, two hours from Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia, and three hours from New York City and Pittsburgh. As the fastest growing county in Pennsylvania, Cumberland County enjoys a healthy economic climate.

industry: 
Nonprofit