Rutgers Equity Alliance for Community Health

Congratulations to our Summer 2024 Grant Awardees! In June, completed our third round of funding for the REACH Community-Academic Grants Program. We received an impressive pool of applicants and  awarded a total of $938,081 to six grantees. Learn more about their projects that range from health literacy language programs in New Brunswick to researching corporate purchases to support policy advocating for more affordable housing in Camden.    Congratulations to the recipients and thank you to all our applicants! Applications for our fourth round of funding will open September 4, 2024. Cara Cuite, Ph.D. Mary Curran Stephen Danley Kristen Victorino Debra Paone & Marlene Brown Mark Gluck https://lnkd.in/e3UFvp94 Rutgers University Rutgers University - Camden #newjerseygrantfunding #newjerseyequity #sdoh #socialdeterminantsofhealth #grantopportunity #communityengagedresearch #rutgersresearchers

REACH News: July Awards and Future Funding Update View the newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eb-Nq22C be sure to have the next one delivered straight to your inbox: https://lnkd.in/eH_fNBCD Rutgers University - Camden Rutgers University #socialdeterminantsofhealth #fundingopportunities #sdoh #futurefunding #grantawardees

Friday Funding Opportunity Feature! Eviction Protection Grant Program (HUD FR-6800-N-79) The REACH team continually seeks avenues of support for the important work of its partner organizations. The opportunities listed here have been carefully curated with these partners in mind, and the list will be updated regularly to reflect the current funding landscape. These public and private funders share a concern for equity, though they may have a particular interest in any of REACH’s focus areas: education, employment, food access/security, housing, or population health. Grant details: Programs providing no-cost legal assistance to low-income tenants at risk or subject to eviction are supported through this program. Additionally, projects will expand the evidence base around eviction prevention and diversion programming, by reporting information about tenants served, legal assistance services provided, outcomes achieved, and milestones reached, and collaborative activities. Applications due August 20, 2024 View this opportunity and more: https://lnkd.in/eUz377HJ #fundingopportunity #grantapplications #grantfunding #grantopportunity #evictionprotection #housingequity #sdoh

Join an NIH workshop on ways to address the health impacts of structural racism. On July 18 – 19, 2024, the NIH UNITE initiative will host a virtual workshop on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Understanding and Addressing Structural Racism and Health. The workshop will bring together researchers, clinicians, and community organizations to explore what is known about structural racism and health and collaboratively identify:  * Methodologies and measures for studying structural racism and health disparities * Consequences of structural racism that affect health  * Strategies for productive cross-disciplinary partnerships  * Interventions to address the impact of structural racism on health  #structuralracism #healthequity #healthdisparaties #sdoh #healthinterventions #socialdeterminantsofhealth #workshops #ongoinglearning https://lnkd.in/eyeeBV_9 Rutgers University

City of Camden prepares for upcoming heat wave with opening of spray pools, senior watch program. To be eligible, Camden residents must meet the following criteria:   Ages 70 or older, or disabled; Lives alone; and Does not reside in a senior living facility. While Camden County police check on seniors, the city of Camden is making preparations to ensure residents of all ages are staying cool as the Delaware Valley gets ready for next week's impending heat wave. Here's a list of spray pools in Camden to keep cool this weekend and on any hot days leading up to the city's pool openings. 4th & Jasper Sts. – Liney Ditch Park 4th & Washington Sts. – Washington Street Park 7th & Clinton Sts. – Clinton Street Park 9th & Ferry Ave. – Elijah Perry Park  30th & Fremont Sts. – Alberta Woods Park Park & Baird Blvd. – Farnham Park 6th & Erie Sts. – Pyne Poynt Park 28th & Mitchell Sts. – Ralph Williams Park Morgan St. – Reverend Evers Park #puplichealth #healthequity #camdenheatwave #camdenresources #elderlycare #sdoh Rutgers University - Camden https://lnkd.in/eZxYQxYE

Friday #FundingOpportunity : Nourishing Next Generation Agrifood Breakthroughs   Full Applications Due: July 29, 2024, by 5:00 PM ET This USDA and FFAR solicitation seeks research proposals that will drive innovations at the intersection of climate-smart agriculture, human health, social justice, and equity to advance nutrition security. Approximately 4 awards are anticipated, ranging from $350–500K, for projects of two years. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e_g4fwtr #grantfunding #seekingproposals #advancenutritionsecurity #agrifood #foodaccess #grantopportunity Rutgers Department of Food Science, New Brunswick Rutgers University

We are proud of our grantees that are co-creating innovative solutions to fight hunger in New Jersey. Excellent work Jeana Wirtenberg,Tobias Fox, and all others that are bridging research and community-engaged collaboration to create long-term, sustainable solutions. #foodaccess #hungerinnj #foodequity #foodinsecurity #innovativesolutions #sdoh

Congratulations to REACH Grant principal investigator, Sara Elnakib, PhD, MPH, RD and her team for their co-development of this incredible tool. The New Jersey Food System Dashboard is designed to build capacity in community non-profits, municipal departments and grassroots organizations to support data-driven decision-making, increased grant funding and tracking of outcomes. https://lnkd.in/eGdieTzj Rutgers University Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences #foodaccess #foodsecurity #capacitybuilding #newjerseyfoodsystems

#TaylorSwift is sparking debate over whether her generous contributions are "eradicating food poverty" or if a different approach would address the root causes. #foodsecurity #foodpoverty #socialdeterminantsofhealth #sdoh

On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that officials can criminalize sleeping and camping on public property including parks, even when housing options are unavailable or unaffordable, a 6-3 decision in #CityofGrantsPass, #Oregonv.Johnson. "We are incredibly disappointed and we're worried about how quickly some communities will move to enact local ordinances that are now legal under this ruling," said Ann Oliva, CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness. We cannot arrest our way out of homelessness. https://lnkd.in/ewcNCuVz #housingequality #housingcrisis #homelessnessisnotacrime #sdoh #grantspass #newlegislation #healthequity #housingforall