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Conversations continue as we center our work and follow community's lead
The Foundation community investments team has scheduled several virtual convenings to engage community leaders in discussions about policy, advocacy and systems change.
Each session is capped at 40 participants to allow for more intimate group discussion. Additional sessions, including conversations on the topic of capacity-building, will be added to the schedule in the coming months.
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Hiring for a new communications specialist
We are recruiting for a new senior communications specialist. Please share this opportunity with your networks. The candidate can be based in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire or Rhode Island.
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Team deepens commitment to racial justice
Understanding the impact of racism is critical to our work, which is why the team dedicated a day and a half to participate in a Groundwater Institute training.
The conversation was rich and provoked powerful comments about the impact of racism on individuals and our society, how systems were designed to perpetuate racism and how individuals may be complicit in sustaining the racial arrangement.
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WalkBoston is now WalkMassachusetts
After more than 30 years of statewide advocacy, WalkBoston has changed its name to WalkMassachusetts. This name better reflects its statewide work with partners and community members across the Commonwealth and its new strategic plan.
As part of its strategic plan, WalkMassachusetts will continue to emphasize and promote equitable walking across the state. The name has changed, still its mission is the same: making walking safer and easier in Massachusetts to encourage better health, a cleaner environment, and more vibrant communities. WalkMassachusetts has received Foundation support.
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Mary Skelton Roberts named to Governor's Council on Latino Empowerment
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has established a Governor's Council on Latino Empowerment. Forty Latine leaders have been appointed to the council, including Mary Skelton Roberts, a member of the Foundation board, philanthropic advisor and climate strategist. Mary also has been named acting president of Conexíon, a national leadership development program focusing on mid-career individuals.
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Maine nonprofit connects and supports immigrant women
In Her Presence is a nonprofit organized and led by immigrant women living in Maine. Last year, the organization received Foundation funding to support its mission to "bring together immigrant women from across communities and generations to ensure that Maine’s economic agenda includes the aspirations and needs of immigrant women."
A recent blog showcases the personal stories of the women they serve.
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Regional convenings focused on age-friendly efforts
The age-friendly "backbone" organizations in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island recently hosted webinars with Alexandre Kalache, MD, PhD, MSc, a leading voice in the global age-friendly movement.
The events highlighted local leaders and activities in each state as well as insights from Dr. Kalache.
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Volunteer Week set for June
Point32Health colleagues will serve 65 community organizations during Point32Health’s Volunteer Week Friday, June 16 to Friday, June 23.
Our goal this year is to have more than 1,500 Point32Health colleagues serving in community during the week.
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Honoring colleagues for their service
The Community Spirit Awards recognize colleagues who are building a community of care by giving time, talent and treasure to nonprofit organizations.
We celebrated their volunteer service at the Point32Health Town Hall on March 30. And the awards go to......
Leader of the Year
- Patty Blake - for her support of the Alzheimer's Association of MA/NH
- Tracy Sacca - honorable mention for her extensive support of veterans and veteran-serving organizations
Volunteer of the Year
- Sa'adiyah Masoud - for her work with the South Asian Bar Association Foundation and her commitment to social justice issues
- Tami Ireland - honorable mention for her commitment to a more equitable world for young people
Team of the Year
- TrestleTree, a Point32Health company - whose entire staff of 73 colleagues volunteered in community in 2022
- Young Professionals Network Colleague Resource Group - honorable mention for creating fun and innovative ways to support the communities we serve
|  | Above, from left: Teresa Frihart, who accepted the award on behalf of TrestleTree; Sa'adiyah Masoud; Cain Hayes, Point32Health CEO; and Patty Blake. | |
Educational series to promote board service training
To increase the number of colleagues serving on nonprofit boards, our Corporate Citizenship team partnered with United Way to offer a nonprofit board service training series. Forty-three colleagues participated in the four-session Board Connection series.
Topics included board governance; insights on finance and fundraising; and recommendations for applying the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion to board work.
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Gearing up for NAMIWalks to promote mental health
The Point32Health NAMIWalks team will be at Artesani Park in Brighton, Mass., on Saturday, May 20.
NAMI offers programs at no cost to build community and remind people they are not alone in whatever way they are dealing with mental health issues. NAMIWalks helps promote education around mental illness and resources that are available.
Every dollar raised by our team will be matched by the Foundation—increasing our impact and supporting mental health for all.
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The goal of this year's Food Drive was to donate $12,000 in food and high-demand essentials to organizations serving people experiencing food insecurity.
Thanks to generous Point32Health colleagues, we surpassed that mark--nearly doubling our contributions from last year with $15,697 in donations.
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