On:
In: Events, Grants, In The News, Projects, Uncategorized

Eight community non-profit agencies received grants Thursday, March 29, 2018, totaling $141,500 from Buhl Regional Health Foundation. The agencies will use the grants for mental and physical health or health-related programs in the Foundation’s service area. A brief meeting was held to distribute the grant awards and congratulate the agency leaders and grant writers who worked to request the funds for their organizations. Agencies, their programs, and grant awards are: —Building Blocks Child Center, Natural Playground: $15,000. —Community Counseling Center of Mercer County, Non-Opioid Recovery & Pain Mgmt. Specialized Outpatient Program: $25,000. —Earth Angel Farm, Enrichment: Accessible Integrative Wellness: $5,000. —First Presbyterian Church of Sharon,Read More →

On:
In: Grants, Projects

Previous participation in capacity-building events that Buhl Regional Health Foundation (BRHF) has held and their continued interest in working together for community health and wellbeing has identified approximately 75 Action Team participants as assets in leadership for the Sharon regional area.  We look forward to hosting them to encourage dialogue about advancing collaborative impacts on specific community issues. The main objective of the 2018 Action Team meetings will be for the partners within in each team to develop a collaborative community health project or program.  In support of that initiative, the identified collaborators may then choose to prepare a Letter of Inquiry for a grantRead More →

On:
In: Education, Events, In The News

From County Health Rankings and Roadmaps: a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation program Making the Most of the 2018 County Health Rankings Release WEBINAR INVITATION — Register Here! Feb 27, 2018 3:00pm EST  Get ready! On March 14, the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps will release the 9th annual County Health Rankings. We want you to be ready to respond and take advantage of the attention and excitement that comes with the release. Join us on February 27th to learn more about: New features and resources in the 2018 County Health Rankings, including a focus on health equity. Tips for using featured tools and resources. How to leverageRead More →

On:
In: Education, Events, Grants, In The News, Projects

December 14, 2017: BRHF Newsletter Progress through Community & Creativity From Community Forums to Health Challenge Action Teams BUHL REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION   Points of Interest:  MISSION, VALUES & STRATEGIC GOALS  HEALTH GRANTING  DEVELOPMENT OF THE FOUNDATION  2016 FALL FORUM  FIRST BRHF GRANTS AWARDED  2017 FALL FORUM  2018 HEALTH CHALLENGE ACTION TEAMS  CAPACITY BUILDING PLANS Click HERE to view the PDF version of the Newsletter December 14, 2017!Read More →

On:
In: Events, Grants, In The News

Buhl Foundation Awards Grants to Health Groups – The Sharon Herald Grant Award Reception Held at Buhl Regional Health Foundation on November 1, 2017 SHARPSVILLE — If Buhl Regional Health Foundation’s goal is for its grant recipients to coordinate with one another, it’s off to a six-figure start. The foundation awarded $172,000 Wednesday to eight organizations looking to help the mental and physical health of those in Mercer County. Two of those organizations began collaboration even before the grant award. This is Buhl’s first time going through the entire process, from creating a program, to accepting applications, and finally to the symbolic handshake. There willRead More →

On:
In: Events, Grants, In The News

Buhl Regional Health Foundation awards $172,000 in community grants Eight community non-profit agencies received grants Wednesday totaling $172,000 from the Buhl Regional Health Foundation. The agencies will use the grants for health or health-related programs in the Foundation’s service area. Agencies, their programs, and grant awards are: Big Brother Big Sisters of the Mahoning Valley, Site-based Mentoring Program, which is a Big Brothers, Big Sisters endeavor to be expanded into Brookfield and Masury, OH, $5,000 Buhl Community Recreation Center, Buhl Child Development Center, Sharon-based facility with this new program of a PA State Licensed Child Care, Preschool and School age programs for those ages 12Read More →

On:
In: Grants

Buhl Regional Health Foundation (BRHF) introduced its online grant application process on July 20, 2017. The web-based program can now be accessed on their website. The “Buhl Regional Health Foundation Online Grant Portal,” streamlines the application process and provides an impartial presentation format for the applicants. It also allows the BRHF staff, Grants Committee, and Board of Directors, who are responsible for recommending and approving grants for funding, a controlled and structured tool that will assist in guiding them through the grant review cycle timeline. Here are details about applying for a grant and an instructional video. In direct response to the needs of theRead More →

On:
In: Grants

The Buhl Regional Health Foundation (BRHF) has begun the grant application process.  The foundation plans to start awarding the first grants in October 2017.   The BRHF staff, Grants Committee, and Board of Directors will review and evaluate all grant requests.  The grant application and review procedure will utilize an online request process to collect and evaluate applicant information. There are a few prerequisites for which an applying organization should be prepared. The applicant must be a tax exempt, non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  More Information The proposed grant request should align with the BRHF’s mission and focus areas: “Addressing Mental and Physical Health Needs” and “Access to Healthcare”.  More Information Applicants must be within the BRHF’s geographical serviceRead More →

On:
In: Events

Nearly ninety people attended the Buhl Regional Health Foundation’s Findings Review on 1/20/17. Executive Director, Mickey Gula presented the results of the October 2016 Forum where nearly 170 community leaders from 94 agencies and organizations provided input concerning health needs in our communities. At the Findings Review, three different Community Action Teams were formed with over 70 attendees signing up to participate. Each team will address issues in specific areas concerning Individuals, Families, and Community health needs.  Ms. Gula said, “We are hopeful that these three groups will not only identify the most important issues and challenges, but will offer possible solutions and strategies forRead More →

On:
In: Projects

The mission of the BRHF is to identify and address the diverse health care needs of the greater Sharon regional area. Among the Foundation’s primary services will be promotion of collaborative partnerships and programs, capacity building and grants which will focus on and invest in all people impacted by health-related needs throughout their lives.  The vision of the BRHF is “Working Together for Community Wellbeing.”  “This Directory of Services will be a key resource for providers and the clients they serve.” Considering the mission of the BRHF, we want to extend the invitation to your agency to be a part of our first effort.  WeRead More →