Health Forward Foundation

We were proud to sponsor the 21st Annual Mayor's Character Breakfast hosted by Lee's Summit CARES today🎉 Our People Team was proud to be represented by Robin Johnson and Kelli Doyle, who attended this inspiring event that celebrates individuals who exemplify exceptional character traits and make our community a community of character. Funds raised support Lee's Summit Cares' vital work with youth and families. Together, we're building a healthier future! #lscareitforward #lscares #lscaresforall #leessummit #lsmo

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Thursday for our 2025 Policy Forum! Together, we have a unique opportunity to make our communities more inclusive, powerful, and healthy during this year's legislative sessions in Kansas and Missouri. In the coming year, it's crucial for nonprofits to raise their voices, especially because political factors greatly influence health. Every community deserves a quality of life defined by the people who live there. Let's work together to influence policies that uplift our communities and promote well-being for all.

We are grateful to have wrapped another impactful year at Health Forward Foundation. In case you missed it, check out my 2024 reflections👇🏾. In 2025, we remain steadfast in our purpose of building and supporting inclusive, powerful, and healthy communities characterized by racial equity and economically just systems. Happy New Year!

In the Twi language of Ghana, the practice of reflection and looking back is called “Sankofa,” which means to “go back and get it” and “to take from the past what is good and bring it into the present to make progress in the future.” As we near the end of 2024, Qiana Thomason is offering her reflections so that we can apply what we've learned to the new year in front of us. ⏩ https://lnkd.in/gdkHdJnb

We are filled with gratitude for our community partners who share our path toward health equity. We wish you much joy and comfort this holiday season. Health Forward's office will be closed starting Monday, Dec. 23, and will reopen on Friday, Jan. 3, so our team can recharge and spend the holidays with their families and friends. We hope your holidays bring you joy, comfort and cherished moments.

Health Forward President/CEO Qiana Thomason is the latest guest on the Illuminating Hope podcast 🎙️, hosted by Tina Johnson, Director of Community Engagement at Hope House. Available wherever you listen to podcasts 🎧, or share and listen here ⏩ https://lnkd.in/e2AmV5W5

Today, Health Forward held a convening to announce a new funding opportunity for 2025. We're partnering with nonprofits that are committed to bridging the digital divide by providing: 📡Digital connectivity 💻Device accessibility 🌐Digital literacy skills The goal is to increase access to reliable internet, technology, and digital skills to ensure full participation in society, from education and employment to health care, housing, and beyond.  Want to learn more or apply? Visit our website ⏩ https://lnkd.in/gFSvieKU to access the full FOA and application details. Let's work together to create a more equitable digital future! #digitalequity #fundingopportunity #healthforwardkc

Last week, our President/CEO, Qiana Thomason, had the honor of co-chairing the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner alongside J. Beto Lopez. It was an incredible night filled with inspiration, connection, and a shared passion for our beloved city. #WeBelieveinKC

Celebrating community and connection! 🤝 Our People Team was proud to be represented by Andres Dominguez and Kael Martin, MPA, at the 17th Annual Thrive Allen County Awards, recognizing the incredible work of our rural partners. These partnerships are at the heart of building healthier, more equitable communities, and we’re proud to stand alongside Allen County in this important work. #HealthForwardKC #powerofrural #TogetherWeThrive

Today, we celebrate the #PowerofRural and the incredible work of our rural partners on #NationalRuralHealthDay. Let's honor the tireless efforts of health care providers, communities, and organizations dedicated to improving rural health. Last year, Health Forward President/CEO Qiana Thomason reflected on health equity in our rural communities: "No one is better suited to inform the solutions needed in our health care and public health systems than the people who are battling the systemic barriers every day." Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/gTV7-6qg Together, we can create a healthier future for all.