Word of Mouth Vol. 2 Iss. 1 – January 2021 Newsletter
Word of Mouth Vol.13 January 2021 Newsletter
CRF Anti-Racism RFP Decisions
Community Resiliency Fund (CRF) Anti-racism – Decisions on Request for Proposal (RFP) – BHT is excited to announce the projects awarded funds to address and prevent systemic impacts of racism. These projects will strengthen organizations led by and serving communities impacted by systems of oppression, specifically prioritizing opportunities to fund organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).
Community Voice, Public Policy, Uncategorized
Community Voices Council in 2021: What to Expect
In 2021, we as a group will begin having important conversations about race and equity in our region. Kurtis Robinson, our new Board Representative Co-Chair, is the current Vice-President of the NAACP and is an activist in anti-racist and destigmatizing work in Spokane. He is a highly respected and sought-after equity and anti-racist trainer. We are privileged to have his wisdom and life experience on our council as we start this journey together. We will have difficult and often challenging conversations, but as BHT likes to say, “There isn’t any growth in the comfort zone.” Learn more about what the CVC will be working on in 2021!
2020 Virtual Spaces on Racial Justice
Better Health Together’s Equity Program Coordinator, Alethea Dumas (pictured above), designed, launched, and co-facilitated virtual spaces in response to our nation’s racial and political strife during 2020. Learn more about these unique spaces and what to expect in 2021.
Planning for Our Future: A Sustainability Framework
As we entered 2020, the Board agreed to a deliberate effort to plan for BHT beyond the Waiver. From May through September 2020, the Board engaged in a planning process focused on our future and financial sustainability. The process included reviewing our history, assessing our capabilities and initiatives, surveying the external environment, and gathering staff input. Board members discussed gaps in the region and identified opportunities to build on and expand current work. Finally, the Board identified areas for us to focus on going forward.
Open Enrollment 8 is a wrap!
January 15 marked the last day of Open Enrollment 8. We are sure you can hear the collective sigh of relief as our hardworking Navigator Network eased back into a more normal pace of work. Our Access to Care team along with the entire Navigator Network assisted over 4,000 of these individuals in gaining or continuing their health coverage.
2021 Legislative Agenda and Plan
With a mostly virtual legislative session before us, we urge the Legislature to be intentional in its inclusion of the voices of Black, Indigenous, and people of color in its decision making.
Community Voice, Public Policy, Social Care Network
Smile Spokane Receives Oral Health Hero Award from Arcora
We are so pleased Smile Spokane and its Healthy Smiles Subcommittee are the recipients of Arcora’s Oral Health Hero Awards
Criminal Justice RFP Decisions
BHT is excited to announce the final funding recommendation for community projects applying for our Criminal Justice RFP. Revive Center for Returning Citizens, Pioneer Human Services, The Way to Justice, and The Freedom Project, were chosen for our adult-focused projects. Pend Oreille County Counseling Services will receive funding for our rural projects. We have selected Northeast Youth and Family Services and Spokane Public Schools behavioral health Agency for youth funding.
2020 Tribal Relations Series Reflection
A reflection from our Director of Tribal Relations, Jenny Slagle. Thank you for gathering with us this year!