Buhl Regional Health Foundation

06/12/2026

Community wellbeing takes many forms. Sometimes, it's creating the conditions that help save a life.

Since 2022, the Buhl Regional Health Foundation's AED+ Program has worked with local healthcare partners to place more than 235 AEDs throughout Mercer County while providing training and ongoing support to community organizations.

In our latest story, hear from local partners about the impact of having life-saving equipment and training available when it matters most.

Read more: https://buhlregionalhealthfoundation.org/2026/06/03/heart-of-the-community/

The Life-Saving Impact of Buhl Regional Health Foundation’s AED+ Program

06/11/2026

Thriving communities are built when everyone has the opportunity to belong.

This Pride Month, we're sharing resources that support LGBTQ+ youth, families, caregivers, and allies throughout our region. From local organizations creating safe spaces and connections to national resources offering education and crisis support, these groups play an important role in helping young people feel valued, supported, and empowered.

Read more and explore the resources available in our latest article. ⬇️
https://buhlregionalhealthfoundation.org/2026/06/03/pride-month/

06/10/2026

Healthy communities are built in many ways—including creating safe places where children can play, learn, and connect.

In downtown Sharon, a community-wide collaboration helped create the Youth Bicycle Safety and Skills Track, giving young people a space to build confidence, develop new skills, and enjoy the outdoors.

Read how a BRHF Mini Grant and strong local partnerships helped bring this project to life. ⬇️

https://buhlregionalhealthfoundation.org/2026/06/03/grantee-spotlight-mcta/

06/09/2026

Local work. National stage.

We're proud to share that our Executive Director, Jennifer Barborak, is presenting this week at the Grantmakers in Health Annual Conference, a national gathering of foundations and funders working to improve health and wellbeing across the country.

Her session will explore how trust-based philanthropy helped create a collaborative learning cohort among three local childcare providers, demonstrating how relationships, shared learning, and community-driven approaches can strengthen systems that support children and families.

It's an honor to bring lessons from our region to a national audience and contribute to important conversations about the future of philanthropy.

Read more about the learning cohort and its findings:
https://buhlregionalhealthfoundation.org/2026/06/03/childcare-expansion-learning-cohort/

Bridging the Gap: How Mercer County Leaders Teamed Up with the Buhl Regional Health Foundation to Expand Local Childcare

06/08/2026

Wondering what happened to BRHF/RAM's annual, pop-up dental clinic?

Our strategy towards dental care in Mercer County hasn't ended...it's evolved...

MERCER COUNTY — A dental clinic in Mercer County has expanded free dental checkups and services after years of positive feedback and hundreds of patients utilizing its annual weekend pop-up

06/05/2026

What if we spent more time listening to the next generation?

As part of this year's scholarship application process, local students were asked to reflect on the conditions that help communities thrive. While their responses touched on many important topics, one theme rose to the top: belonging.

Students spoke about feeling seen and heard, creating opportunities for connection, supporting mental health, welcoming people of all abilities, and building communities where everyone feels they have a place.

One student wrote, "The young people of most communities often feel unheard."

Their ideas are thoughtful, hopeful, and a powerful reminder that young people aren't waiting to become community leaders someday—they are contributing today.

Read what Mercer County students had to say about belonging, connection, and the future they hope to help create.

https://buhlregionalhealthfoundation.org/2026/06/03/youth-voice-belonging/

What We're Learning from our Scholarship Applicants

06/04/2026

Discover the latest news and updates from the Buhl Regional Health Foundation! Read the next issue of the BRHF Bulletin to learn about community initiatives and how you can get involved

05/11/2026

At the Buhl Regional Health Foundation, we often talk about investing in long-term community well-being — but what does that actually look like in practice?

Our newest article, *“5 Facts and 3 Perspectives of the Buhl Regional Health Foundation Mission,”* explores the principles guiding our work across Mercer County and beyond: longevity, catalytic philanthropy, sustainability, evaluation, and community partnership.

Inside, our leadership team shares perspectives on:

• Why lasting change requires long-term stewardship
• How strategic funding can spark broader community momentum
• Why evaluation is about learning forward — not looking backward
• How listening to community voices shapes every investment we make

This work is bigger than grants. It’s about building systems, strengthening partnerships, and helping create a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Read the full article here: https://buhlregionalhealthfoundation.org/2026/05/06/foundation-fundamentals-building-lasting-impact/

05/07/2026

Issue 2 of The BRHF Bulletin dropped into inboxes today! Have you subscribed yet? Every month, we're sharing insights into our foundation's work, and the work of our community partners! Don't miss this!
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