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Nearly $3.7 Million in Federal Funds Awarded to Expand Reclaiming Futures to Help Turn Teen Lives Around
October 26, 2009 | News Release
New funds use Reclaiming Futures model to strengthen juvenile drug courts.
Friends of the Children Founder Wins Purpose Prize
October 26, 2009 | News Release
Duncan Campbell, founder of Friends of the Children and RWJF grantee, was awarded a 2009 Purpose Prize today, which honors social entrepreneurs over 60 who are using their experience and passion to take on society's biggest challenges.
New National Community of Philanthropic Funders, Practitioners to Promote Expansion of Effective Social Programs
October 22, 2009 | News Release
RWJF backs new, collaborative effort by Growth Philanthropy Network and Duke University to affect major social change.
Clinton Global Initiative Eyes Big Returns From School Recess
September 24, 2009 | News Release
Education initiative from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Playworks would reclaim 100,000 hours of lost class time at low-income schools.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement on Announcement of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's Prevention and Wellness Fund
September 17, 2009 | News Release/Story
A statement by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, RWJF president and CEO, regarding the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services announcement of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Launches Largest National Public Health Initiative Ever Funded to Stop the Spread of Teen Dating Violence
July 30, 2009 | News Release
Blue Shield of California Foundation and Family Violence Prevention Fund unite with RWJF to build Start Strong, the largest prevention initiative aimed at 11- to 14-year-olds.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Trustee, Regina Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A., Nominated for Surgeon General of the United States
July 13, 2009 | News Release
Nominee praised for her expertise, credentials, judgment and passionate commitment to health care equity and social justice.
$2.3-Million Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant Expands Reclaiming Futures
May 14, 2009 | News Release
New funds expand innovative model that helps turn teen lives around.
New State-by-State Report Shows Gaps in Health Strongly Linked to Education Levels
May 6, 2009 | News Release/Video
States ranked by size of gap in adult health; people who have the least education have the worst health in every state and the District of Columbia.
Housing for Homeless Alcoholics Can Reduce Costs to Taxpayers
March 31, 2009 | News Release
JAMA study finds drinking goes down even if residents are allowed to drink.