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Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Uses the Rankings to Recruit Volunteer Mentors

Around the country, groups are using the Rankings in creative ways to improve local health. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, cited the county’s poor rankings in social support for children to inspire residents to volunteer as mentors to at-risk students. This local RSVP initiative launched a 60 in 60 Initiative in an effort to recruit 60 new mentors in 60 days (or by December 8). 

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Roadmaps to Health Action Awards Announced

Roadmaps to Health Action Awards Announced  

Roadmaps to Health Action Awards have been given to 20 diverse communities throughout the nation. The Action Awards, which are designed to advance a community’s potential to improve health, are part of the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) program....

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Roadmaps to Health Community Grantee 2013 Progress

The beginning of a new year is a great opportunity to reflect on some of the Roadmaps to Health Community Grantee successes achieved in 2013. While several grantees made progress in their efforts, some secured policy changes or received national recognition for their work.

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Roadmaps to Health Community Grants Call for Proposals

The 2012 Roadmaps to Health Community Grants, which will support two-year state and local efforts among policymakers, business, education, health care, public health and community organizations, will be managed by Community Catalyst and are part of the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, a collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI).

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Roadmaps to Health Community Grants Press Release

Eighteen State and Local Coalitions Receive Grants to Address Impact of Employment, Education, Community Safety and Social Supports that Affect Health—Join Twelve Other Grantees. This resource can be found in the About section under For the Media.

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Rob English on Organizing for Policy Change

On May 16, 2013, the Governor of Maryland signed a bill authorizing more than $1 billion in funding for school construction and renovation efforts in Baltimore—the single largest investment in Baltimore city neighborhoods. Nearly 140 of Baltimore city’s 162 schools are in very poor condition – some even in complete disrepair. In addition to creating better learning...

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

This website features information about the many programs funded by RWJF, the largest philanthropy devoted to health in the U.S.