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 fund diverse groups of leaders driving lasting change

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We are changing the narrative about health and wellbeing

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diverse people in solidarity

Blog Post

Only Solidarity Can Defeat Division

Cross-movement solidarity brings people together and builds shared narrative power. It can help shape a future where everyone, regardless of their identity, can live freely and fully.

Brief

Reshaping the Tax System to Support Family Wellbeing

This brief highlights how the current tax system places an unfair burden on families with lower incomes and worsens income and racial inequities.

Research

Ideas for an Equitable Future

We work with scientists, anthropologists, engineers, artists, and other creative thinkers across the nation to explore and accelerate cutting-edge ideas that could pave the way toward a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right.

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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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