Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg

We're hiring an Advocacy Manager! Join our team to help shape the Foundation's advocacy strategy, collaborate with our stakeholders, and drive policy change for health equity. Visit our Careers page to learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eSBmbxKu

Yesterday, we published and shared the results from our most recent research report, the South St. Pete Health Equity Profile, which offers a hyper-local look at health outcomes and well-being in the three zip codes of the South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area. The report highlights sharp geographic health disparities that must be addressed in areas like early death from chronic disease, injury and violence, and maternal/fetal health. However, through focus groups and interviews, it also highlights neighborhood strengths and assets like a strong sense of community, dedicated local organizations, and more. Thank you to all who came by yesterday to explore the report's findings at our Health Equity Profile Data Walk. You can now access the report online at https://lnkd.in/dqyGwX_Y? Dawn M. Hunter Stephanie Rosado, Ph.D., MSW, CWHC Susie Paterson, Ph.D.

Our team is excited to join the St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation as a Trustee level investor! This move adds the critical work and mission of the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg to the important work and mission of the St. Petersburg EDC, an organization that fuels St. Pete’s continued ascent through recruitment of the businesses and people that help us shine. Our city fulfills its stunning potential when it includes opportunities and growth for everyone who calls it home. The work to build a stronger more equitable city is all of ours! We are pleased to partner with the EDC on this important goal.

We're kicking off our 2025 grantmaking this Wednesday, February 26th. Join us at our Center for Health Equity to get a first look at upcoming funding opportunities for the year. We're also excited to release our newest capacity-building grant application, which we're offering in partnership with Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital. Register online at https://lnkd.in/gSstf-DE Julie Rocco Olivia London

Come explore the findings of our newest research report at our Health Equity Profile Data Walk next Wednesday, February 26th! Produced in collaboration with Dawn M. Hunter of the Dawn Lab, the report provides an in-depth analysis of the health, economic, and social status of residents in South St. Pete, focusing on three zip codes: 33705, 33711, and 33712. It also explores residents' perceptions of their communities and effective strategies for improving health and resilience. At the data walk, you'll get a high-level overview of findings and trends before diving into data more deeply in smaller group. Sign up now at https://lnkd.in/eM-gSiw7 We hope to see you there! Susie Paterson, Ph.D.

Did you know that feeling connected to and valued by your community can have a huge impact on your health? Thanks to all who came out last night for Join or Die - Belonging Begins here, which we hosted in partnership with the City of St. Petersburg. Civic engagement and social ties are critical for a thriving community, and we're appreciative of these opportunities to build connections with people from all of our community's sectors so that we may forge a healthier community, together.

Explore the state of health equity in South St. Pete! Join us for a Data Walk as we unveil the 2024 South St. Petersburg Health Equity Profile. Engage with findings of local health trends while connecting with community members. No data expertise needed—just your curiosity! Check out the full agenda and register here: https://lnkd.in/ejqMsXJ8

Congratulations to all of the talented young entrepreneurs who showcased their goods at the 2025 Tampa Bay Collard Green Festival, Inc! The Foundation was proud to sponsor this year's Youth Entrepreneur Accelerator: From Spark to Success (YEAP), which brought together students aged 11-17 for six weeks of training to develop entrepreneurial skills, gain valuable certifications, and prepare for success in business and life.

Our health is shaped in part by the places in which we learn, work, play -- and live. This Valentine's Day, Foundation President and CEO Dr. Kanika Tomalin spent the morning showing love to her community by participating in Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside CEO Build, alongside leaders from throughout all sectors of our community. Congratulations to the beautiful Simmons family; we wish you many years of health and happiness in your beautiful new home.

Weathering the Storm, a panel discussion hosted by Grantmakers In Health about the role of health funders in emergency response, is happening today at 2 PM! Join in to hear from Foundation President and CEO Dr. Kanika Tomalin and leaders from the Sierra Health Foundation and Dogwood Health Trust. Join the conversation at: https://lnkd.in/dRtwUviU