Wonderful to see the great work happening in Davie County to strengthen the health care workforce with the launch of the first registered nursing apprenticeship program in North Carolina. Thanks to our friends and partners at EducationNC for their work in telling this story.

Please join us in congratulating Sarah Smith who has been named Vice President, Learning and Foundation Operations and welcoming Jenna Barnes as our new Director, Early Childhood. conta.cc/3UGVJEP

Safety net clinics play a pivotal role in supporting the health of the people of our state, however; many do not offer dental services. We're announcing a grant opportunity to support more clinics in being able to provide much needed oral health care. bit.ly/3TpwSTw

The NCIOM Oral Health Transformation Task Force shared its vision of oral health, the result of an 18-month process we were proud to be part of. We applaud the work of those involved in making quality oral health care accessible to everyone living in NC. bit.ly/49WgW1u

Interested in joining a great team? We are seeking a mission-driven colleague who will work cross-functionally to support finance and operations. bit.ly/4bohi2j

We're issuing a funding opportunity to expand access to mental & behavioral health services & resources for youth in the short term by leveraging a trained workforce that goes beyond specialty trained behavioral health care clinical & professional roles. bit.ly/4bLS51C

Thanks to Food Bank News for drawing increased attention to the importance of nonprofit, community-based organizations in Food is Medicine interventions. bit.ly/4bLnFNf

We're issuing a funding opportunity to support local organizations in lifting up community perspectives and priorities in order to improve oral health access and outcomes for all. bit.ly/4hj8m1K

Great to see the promising partnership between Craven Community College & CarolinaEast Health System as they work together 2 address their community’s health care work force challenges. Thanks to EducationNC for their work in telling this important story. bit.ly/4fas91J

We are seeking a mission-driven colleague to support our focus on operational excellence in order to advance our grantmaking systems, processes, and practices. bit.ly/4eusSK1

Smiles all around at the final Community Oral Health Transformation (COrHT) Convening in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Good times as we kick off the 2024 Winter Community-Centered Health Convening in Charlotte, North Carolina.

We are seeking a consultant to work with our team to support a new initiative to promote and support collaboration across North Carolina’s landscape of early childhood advocacy organizations. bit.ly/3W6XRFN

We are issuing a new funding opportunity to discover and advance collaborative, community-driven initiatives that improve conditions to support youth mental health. bit.ly/3ZYEkIE

We are in search of a seasoned, strategic leader to oversee all aspects of our financial and operational management. bit.ly/4i4tpVz

Great to see The Duke Endowment supporting the amazing work being done to improve oral health in North Carolina.

The Blue Cross NC Foundation is seeking a Managing Director of Youth Behavioral Health to lead the strategy & initiatives to ensure youth in NC grow up in supportive communities that provide them with the best opportunity to be mentally healthy and thrive. bit.ly/44fBX7Z

Special thanks to Health Affairs for shining a light on food is medicine and the significant impact it has on community-based organizations and local food systems.

Applications are open for the Launch Carolinas Leadership Accelerator, a multi-year program designed to expand leadership, resources, and networks. Applications are due by May 30. To learn more, visit launchcarolinas.org.

The Blue Cross NC Foundation is seeking a Managing Director of Youth Behavioral Health to lead the strategy & initiatives to ensure youth in NC grow up in supportive communities that provide them with the best opportunity to be mentally healthy and thrive. bit.ly/4lZ0rrK