Empire Health Foundation

10/12/2020

On Indigenous Peoples Day, from the lands of the Spokane Tribe of Indians, we honor the elders and people of the Spokane Tribe of Indians, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians and members of other tribal nations throughout our region. Empire Health Foundation acknowledges the impact of historical trauma on Indigenous people of our region and recommends viewing this short film:

09/11/2020

Congratulations to the amazing and talented Emma Noyes, EHF Program Officer, on the publishing of her book, "Baby Speaks Salish." To know Emma is to love Emma and we are so lucky to work alongside her each day.

Emma Noyes grew up in Omak, Washington, as a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. But it took a trip halfway around...

07/29/2020

We are excited to announce the hiring of our new President, Zeke Smith. He will assume his new role with us on October 1st. Zeke's strong background in and commitment to community engagement and equity are an ideal fit for EHF and eastern Washington. Visit https://www.empirehealthfoundation.org/ for more details.

06/17/2020

Today, we announce the second round of grants from the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Funds for Eastern Washington and North Idaho. A total of $746,012 will go to 165 organizations that are on the front lines of the COVID-19 response and recovery efforts. Grants focused on childcare and youth, food assistance needs, support for immigrant and refugee communities, mental health resources and small business support.

See a full list of organizations receiving funding here: https://bit.ly/37AZOj6

The COVID-19 Response and Recovery Funds are hosted at Innovia Foundation in partnership with Empire Health Foundation and Spokane County United Way in Eastern Washington, and Equinox Foundation and Avista Foundation in North Idaho.

06/02/2020

05/21/2020

Washington's cancer research endowment, the CARE Fund, has created new grants of up to approximately $100,000 each to support research that can be immediately implemented, at the intersection of COVID-19 and cancer.

The projects will focus on the impact of COVID-19 on outcomes, risks, or well-being for cancer patients. Washington state organizations, including local health jurisdictions, tribal governments, and tribal entities, are eligible to apply. Learn more below and pass along!

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on cancer patients and survivors. Additionally, access to cancer prevention and screening services may be limited or unavailable due to the pandemic. To help address these issues and find solutions, the CARE Fund seeks to support research that can...

05/14/2020

Applications are now being accepted for the second round of COVID-19 Response and Recovery Grants. Approximately $800,000 will be awarded throughout our 20-county region. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3cmgs7S

05/08/2020

COVID-19 Response and Recovery Funds accepting applications through May 26!

Funding will be prioritized for organizations addressing the health and economic needs of those most likely to be disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, as well as for recovery efforts to ensure community resilience. Eligible organizations include nonprofit and grassroots organizations, tribal entities, schools and other government agencies can apply for funding by filling out a very brief online application.

Find more info below.

COVID-19 Community Response Fund Survey

05/05/2020

Reminder: the deadline to enroll in a Qualified Health Plan on HealthPlanFinder is May 8th. Washington Apple Health enrollment is open year-round. Contact our Navigators at 509-340-9008 for enrollment help!

05/01/2020

Happy National School Lunch Hero Day to our amazingly talented school nutrition partners across the region. You inspire us with your tireless dedication to advocating for the health of our kids by producing fresh, healthy and incredibly tasty food each day. Thank you for all you do!

04/29/2020

04/23/2020

“The biggest misperception is, ‘It’s all their fault that they are homeless.’ There’s complexity around every person and their story. We can work together to find solutions to issues like homelessness, and I’m convinced that we will.”