CHC: Creating Healthier Communities

08/21/2026

Nearly 3 in 4 caregivers step into the role without any warning. No training, no manual, just love and plenty to figure out along the way.

That's why we hosted "Caregiving Without Collapse: Strengthening Support Systems for Families," as part of our AARP-sponsored CHC University series. We brought together experts in caregiving coaching, emotional well-being, senior living, and aging policy for an honest conversation about what caregiving really costs and what real support looks like.

Right now, 63 million Americans are providing unpaid care for a loved one, work valued at more than $1 trillion a year. But behind that number are real people quietly running on empty: working caregivers, those caring for a spouse or parent with dementia, and caregivers who don't always get talked about, like the many men stepping into this role.

Our panelists shared their own stories alongside practical strategies, from peer support and coaching to a simple but important shift: treating self-care as a necessity, not a luxury.

If you're a caregiver, a nonprofit professional, or an employer supporting caregivers on your team, the resources from this session are for you.

https://chcimpact.org/caregiving-without-collapse-recap/

CHC: Creating Healthier Communities brings nonprofits, businesses, and communities together to improve community health.

08/11/2026

Wildfires have torn through Eastern Washington, leaving families without homes and entire communities searching for stable ground. In times of need, Creating Healthier Communities steps in to connect people with the resources they need: shelter, essentials, and a path forward. Your gift today helps a family get through this moment.

Learn more: https://give.chcimpact.org/p/disasterrelief

07/10/2026

Families are picking up the pieces after disaster hit their community, and they need help now.

CHC: Creating Healthier Communities is working alongside local partners to deliver emergency food, medical care, and recovery support to those affected.

A gift of any size helps us respond faster and reach more families.

Donate today: https://give.chcimpact.org/p/disasterrelief

Thank you for standing with communities when they need it most.

07/01/2026

America is turning 250 — and CHC: Creating Healthier Communities wants YOU to be part of it.

We've partnered with America250 to connect volunteers with nonprofits that need support right now. Whether you're passionate about health, your neighborhood, or simply giving back, there's an opportunity waiting for you.

This is your chance to be part of a historic moment. Sign up, show up, and help make America's 250th anniversary something we all helped build.

Find your volunteer opportunity: chc.vomo.org/initiative/america250-chc

06/27/2026

CHC: Creating Healthier Communities is proud to be a Giving 4th partner — a landmark initiative by America250, the nonpartisan congressional commission commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary.

Your gift supports the more than 5,000 nonprofits in our network working every day on maternal health, chronic disease prevention, mental health, and economic stability. Healthier communities are stronger communities, and that is exactly what this anniversary should stand for.

This July 4th, join millions of Americans in making generosity part of the celebration. Take the Giving 4th Pledge
Giving 4th - CHC | CHC Impact (https://give.chcimpact.org/p/chc-giving4th)

06/16/2026

Are you caring for an aging parent, a spouse, or a family member — and doing it mostly on your own?

You're not alone. According to AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, 63 million Americans — nearly 1 in 4 adults — are now family caregivers, and many are managing it with little outside help. Supporting them is something communities, employers, and families can take on together.

CHC: Creating Healthier Communities is bringing together caregiving experts for a free, one-hour conversation about what real support looks like.

Caregiving Without Collapse: Strengthening Support Systems for Families 📅 Wednesday, June 24 — 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET 💻 Free webinar via Zoom

Moderated by Diane Ty Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging, our panel includes:
Alexis Totaro, MSN, RN — Chief Nurse Executive, Christian Health
Peter Dudley, PCC — Executive Coach and Author, Gray Bear Coaching
Kyle Woody — Founder and Executive Director, Jack's Caregiver Coalition

They'll dig into the questions that matter most: how to recognize burnout before it takes hold, what working caregivers need from their employers, and the role a neighborhood can play in holding people up.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4evuWn9

If you know someone carrying a heavy load right now, please share this with them.

Millions of Americans serve as unpaid caregivers for aging parents and loved ones. This discussion will explore practical solutions that support caregivers while strengthening family stability, community resilience, and overall support.

06/02/2026

What does it take to build a workforce that truly thrives? It starts with the community around it.

CHC: Creating Healthier Communities President & CEO Dr. Jean Accius makes the case in his latest piece: when people have what they need to be healthy, they show up more fully — for their families, their employers, and their neighbors. And the research backs it up. Strategic investment in community health can return up to $27 for every $1 invested.

That's the vision behind Built to Thrive, CHC's new report released this week at the 2026 Social Innovation Summit in Atlanta — and it's a call to action for businesses, philanthropists, and community leaders alike.

Read the full article and join the conversation: https://bit.ly/4x9LMk6

05/28/2026

Did you know that social disconnection can pose greater health risks than physical inactivity — and affects nearly four in ten adults ages 45 and older?

On May 19, CHC: Creating Healthier Communities brought together leaders from Meals on Wheels America, Village to Village Network, Theris, and the Global Initiative on Social Connection for our latest AARP-sponsored CHC University webinar: Connection Is Health.

The conversation was clear: loneliness and isolation are community health issues — and all of us have a role in addressing them.

Missed it? Watch the recording attached here.

More conversations are coming. Join us for the next session in our AARP-sponsored series:
🔗 chcimpact.org/aarp

05/06/2026

When people need support, they begin with the people who know their names.
That's why CHC works through 5,000+ local nonprofits already on the front lines of community health.

Help us reach our June 30 deadline → https://give.chcimpact.org/p/springcampaign

05/06/2026

Caregivers and older adults are facing a new health crisis: loneliness and isolation. The health consequences are real, and so are the solutions.

That's why we're bringing together a remarkable group of experts for our next CHC University Webinar, sponsored by AARP:

Connection is Health: Tackling Loneliness & Isolation Through Community Action Tuesday, May 19 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET | Free, on Zoom

Our panel works at the intersection of community organizing, caregiving, and supporting the people who care for others — voices from Meals on Wheels America, Theris, the Village-to-Village Network, and The Global Initiative on Social Connection, moderated by Dr. Katie Boston-Leary of the American Nurses Association.

Whether you're a caregiver, work in community health, or care about aging well in America, you'll leave with new research, practical tools, and free resources from CHC, AARP, and our panelists.

Save your seat (free): https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_euxoRytMR--HBxorzQE3Nw #/registration

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