Vitalyst Health Foundation AZ

06/04/2026

The impact of rising housing costs has forced communities across Arizona to find creative ways to provide affordable housing for residents.

Read more about what Vitalyst is doing in this article featuring Gabriel Jaramillo, Director of Healthy Communities, discussing the connection between housing, health, and long-term community well-being.

Learn more: https://app.publicnewsservice.org/story/arizona-advocates-address-housing-affordability-though-co-location-1/24cb7cd9-4c66-495f-8d7b-ea6f6897d4a3?

06/02/2026

Starting a community project often takes more than passion and a great idea.

Whether a project is just getting started or growing its work, TAPAZ helps provide the structure and support needed to move forward.

Many organizations need support behind the scenes to help manage funding, grants, reporting, operations, and administrative work.

That’s where TAPAZ helps, so organizations can focus on their mission and communities.

To learn more about TAPAZ fiscal sponsorship and partnership opportunities, visit TAPAZ.org.

06/01/2026

New Spark Podcast!

Vitalyst has been on a transition plan since March of 2025 when Suzanne Pfister announced her retirement.

Following Suzanne’s passing last summer, Board Chair, Sue Pepin, stepped in as Interim CEO. She and the Vitalyst Board of Trustees have been engaged in a year-long search for Vitalyst’s next CEO and have selected long-time Chief Operating and Financial Officer, Roy Pringle, as Vitalyst’s new CEO. He stepped into this role officially on May 1st.

In this episode, we will discuss what this means for Vitalyst and what community partners can expect.

Listen to podcast: https://vitalysthealth.podbean.com/e/vitalyst-update-a-conversation-with-board-chair-susan-pepin-and-ceo-roy-pringle/

05/27/2026

Vitalyst was proud to support the Arizona Community NeuroArts Coalition through a Technical Assistance Grant as they brought together arts practitioners from across Arizona for this important convening.

The coalition is helping grow the connection between arts, health, and community well-being by creating space for collaboration, learning, and new ideas around NeuroArts.

We’re grateful to support efforts like this that bring people together and strengthen healthier communities across Arizona.

Learn more and get involved: https://azneuroarts.org/

05/25/2026

Today, on Memorial Day, we remember and honor the service members who gave their lives in service to our country.

We also recognize the families who continue to carry that sacrifice and support military communities every day.

And that is exactly the kind of work our partner, the Arizona Coalition for Military Families, supports across Arizona.

This TV segment was originally shared two years ago, but it continues to be an important reminder of the support available for service members, veterans, and military families across the state.

Take a moment to learn more about the people and families behind the service at https://arizonacoalition.org/

05/14/2026

Vitalyst and TAPAZ were proud to join AZ Impact for Good in celebrating $4.1M raised during Arizona Gives Day.

We are proud to support AZ Gives Day to inspire charitable giving that builds nonprofit capacity and strengthens civic health across Arizona, because strong nonprofits help create stronger, healthier communities for everyone.

Keep supporting the nonprofits and community leaders making a difference across Arizona.

05/12/2026

Meet this year’s Systems Change Grant Partners 👏

From early childhood development to workforce systems, rural healthcare, and disability inclusion, these collaboratives are working to improve the systems that shape health, opportunity, and access.

This work goes beyond short-term solutions. It’s about shifting what’s possible for communities across Arizona.

Together, they’re helping build a more connected Arizona where needs are met, fairness prevails, and underrepresented communities are centered in decision-making.

👉 Learn more about each partner and their work in the blog

blog:https://www.vitalysthealth.org/introducing-vitalysts-2026-systems-change-grant-partners/

05/06/2026

Congratulations to the students who completed the Leadership, Civics and You program

David Martinez III recently spoke with students through the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at the Flinn Foundation.

The program brings students across Arizona into a year-long experience focused on building civic knowledge and leadership skills.

It creates space for students to think critically, lead, and take an active role in their communities.

Learn more by following

05/06/2026

Congratulations to the students who completed the Leadership, Civics and You program 👏🏽

David Martinez III recently spoke with students through the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at the Flinn Foundation.

The program brings students across Arizona into a year-long experience focused on building civic knowledge and leadership skills.

It creates space for students to think critically, lead, and take an active role in their communities.

👉 Learn more: https://www.flinn.org/civic-leadership/

04/23/2026

The Vitalyst Health Foundation Board of Trustees announced today that Roy Pringle, who currently serves as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and has been with Vitalyst since 2002, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, following a comprehensive year‑long national search.

Read the full announcement in the link below.

The Vitalyst Health Foundation Board of Trustees announced today that Roy Pringle, who currently serves as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and has been with Vitalyst since 2002, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, following a comprehensive year‑long national search. Pringle brings ...