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For now, this feature is available on this page! Building Power and Equity Partnership As our goal to help Kansas lead the nation in health, we've formed a long-term partnership with 30 Kansas organizations to address issues of racial equity. These organizations span the state of Kansas and work directly with the communities experiencing the greatest health disparities.

Partnering deeply within communities Meant to work closely and collaboratively with grassroots organizations and organizations with a stated mission to help address health disparities in Kansas. This initiative will mark the largest single investment focused on racial equity in KHF’s history, with a possible investment of $30 million during the next decade.

A key part of our community impact work is connecting directly with the communities experiencing the greatest health disparities. These communities, neighborhoods and zip codes experiencing health disparities are oftentimes communities of color within urban population centers, or rural communities experiencing an influx of diversity for the first time.

To partner most effectively with these communities, we knew we needed to support organizations that had already built up trust with community members. This desire led to the Building Power and Equity Partnership (BPEP) initiative and in January 2024, 30 organizations were announced as partners. The BPEP partners receive annual support through grant funding, but also receive coaching, networking, operational and personnel support.

We believe assisting these 30 organizations with growing their power and influence will have a significant long-term impact by leading to better health outcomes. Announcement News Release Read the original announcement publicly stating the BPEP partnership and congratulating the 30 organizations involved. Below is a video published at the time of the announcement of our 30 BPEP partners.

Organizations involved with BPEP Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation Alce so Voz at Wichita State University Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills Common Ground Producers and Growers Community Housing of Wyandotte County Destination Innovation, Inc. Fort Hays State Student Engagement Garden City Career Connections Academy Groundwork Northeast Revitalization Group, Inc. Hope Community Development Corporation Kansas Birth Justice Society Kansas Black Farmers Association Kansas Family Advisory Network Kansas Latino Community Network Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equity, Inc Mt.

Carmel Redevelopment Corporation Pittsburg Campus Community Resource Center Rosedale Development Association The Black MasterMind Group Charitable Foundation We can’t thank these organizations enough for raising their hands and saying, 'Yes, I’m in, and I want to see a healthier, more equitable Kansas.' This partnership marks the largest investment in racial equity in our history.

Ed O'Malley, KHF President and CEO We envision a culture in which every Kansan can make healthy choices where they live, work and play. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)