A Health Foundation’s “More Equitable Approach” to Substance Use Disorder

A Health Foundation’s “More Equitable Approach” to Substance Use Disorder

The Elevance Health Foundation is tackling substance use by focusing in on overlooked populations. It’s one of a relatively small number of philanthropies addressing the escalating opioid crisis in any significant way.

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Seven Questions for Richard Tate, New President and CEO of The California Wellness Foundation

Seven Questions for Richard Tate, New President and CEO of The California Wellness Foundation

Richard Tate assumed the top role at the Golden State public health funder in September. We connected with him to learn about his personal journey, what’s on the horizon at Cal Wellness, and his hopes for philanthropy.

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A Call to Action for Philanthropy in the Face of a Mental Health Crisis

A Call to Action for Philanthropy in the Face of a Mental Health Crisis

Mindful Philanthropy, which was created in 2020 by mental health funders, has set an ambitious goal for philanthropy: to increase the sector’s funding for mental health, addiction, and well-being by five times — to $35 billion annually.

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A Billionaire Couple Takes Aim at the Medical Debt Weighing Down American Families

A Billionaire Couple Takes Aim at the Medical Debt Weighing Down American Families

Medical debt forces families to choose between buying groceries and paying bills, and prevents them from seeking further care. The Jane and Daniel Och Family Foundation gave a boost to an effort to wipe out such debt.

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What the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation Supports in Its Home State

What the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation Supports in Its Home State

Here’s how nonprofits can apply for a grant from the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation, based in Flowood, Mississippi.

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