HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

Good health begins where we live, learn, work and play. Stable housing, quality schools, access to good jobs, and neighborhood safety are all important influences, as is culturally competent healthcare. RWJF supports communities with the data, knowledge, and tools to expand their commitment to addressing the social determinants of health so that everyone can live the healthiest life possible.

RWJF supports programs that are continuing to expand our understanding of the social determinants which shape our health. We are helping communities with the data, knowledge, and tools they need to enable everyone to live the healthiest life possible.

Related News and Insights

Read expert perspectives and the latest research from RWJF to explore the opportunities and complexities of this topic.

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A Guide to Accessible Digital Content

Attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion are creating new barriers to accessibility. Organizations committed to equity can respond by strengthening digital accessibility right now through the steps listed in this blog post.

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Social Determinants of Health Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Disability
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Housing and Economic Development Agency Removing Barriers to Homeownership in Wisconsin

A $5 million loan from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) will support the WHEDA Way Home program, which helps first-time homebuyers with low incomes access mortgage loans using flexible credit score and income criteria.

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Social Determinants of Health Housing
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Fostering Homeownership Stability, Creating a Model for Other CDFIs

This loan will allow Sustainable Neighborhoods, a national community development financial institution (CDFI) subsidiary of the Center for NYC Neighborhoods, to preserve and protect homeownership and to continue expanding its work outside of New York City.

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Social Determinants of Health Housing
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Featured Initiatives

RWJF funds many initiatives to create opportunities that improve health equity. For this focus area, these initiatives were selected to demonstrate grantmaking that is helping us achieve the greatest impact.

Grantee Resource
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Health Affairs: Health Policy Briefs

Browse a collection of briefs that explore current evidence, research, and potential policy interventions that are fundamental to advancing a Culture of Health during postpandemic recovery.

Grantee Story
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RWJF Culture of Health Prize

The RWJF Culture of Health Prize honors and elevates U.S. communities working at the forefront of advancing health and equity for all.

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Grantee Spotlight
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County Health Rankings and Roadmaps

This program highlights the many social and economic factors that influence health, shows how health is influenced by where we live, and offers tools to understand the data and strategies that communities can use to move from education to action.