RWJF Annual Message: Answering the Call for a Healthy, Inclusive Democracy

Taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime

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Taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime.

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RWJF is a leading national philanthropy paving the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right.

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We are tackling one of America's biggest health barriers: structural racism

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"Ending structural racism means a river of joy and freedom for all people."

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We are changing the narrative about health and wellbeing.

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Research questions should respond to community aspirations.

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Community-Led Research is No Longer a “Nice-to-Have”

When communities lead research, their local knowledge informs powerful solutions for advancing health and racial equity. In this spirit, we are evolving our research program and funding a new opportunity.

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The Community Investment Philanthropy is Overlooking

Innovative approaches to advancing health and racial equity have taken root here, including efforts to reimagine data systems. Sustained funding will strengthen and scale impact.

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Our tax code wasn't built for today's families. We can change it.

Tax system reforms can give families of all shapes and sizes a fair and just opportunity to thrive.

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New Jersey

Our Home State

In our own backyard, there is a lot to be proud of when it comes to health, but there are also wide, persistent gaps. We are committed to improving health and advancing health equity for all in New Jersey and beyond.

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