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RE: APPROVE GRANT CONTRACT FOR HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVE LIVING PROJECT
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS,the Board has been presented with a Grant Contract for the Healthy Eating and
Active Living Project between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of
County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Health and
Environment, and the Colorado Health Foundation, commencing April 1, 2011, and ending
March 31, 2012, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said contract, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said contract, a copy of
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Grant Contract for the Healthy Eating and Active Living Project between
the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, on behalf of the Department of Public Health and Environment, and the Colorado Health
Foundation be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said contract.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 25th day of April, A.D., 2011, nunc pro tunc April 1, 2011.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WE D COUNTY, COL RADO
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Memorandum
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TO: Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair
Board of County Commissioners
WELD_, -' 0 U N T } FROM: Mark E. Wallace, MD, MPH, Director
Department of Public Hea\Ith a
Environment C'EL-
DATE: March 31, 2011
SUBJECT: Colorado Health Foundation contract for
funding Healthy Eating and Active
Living Project
Enclosed for Board review and approval is the contract between the Colorado Health Foundation
and the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment for funding to improve access to
healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity in Weld County. The total amount of the
contract is$186,067.00 for the time period of April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012.
The project includes strategies to work with East Greeley and the town of Milliken to improve access
to healthy food, exploring the possibility of year around farmers' markets in these neighborhoods
and expanding the community gardens program. Other strategies are focused on improving the
infrastructure for biking and walking trails, working with schools to improve access to healthier
foods through the Farm to School program and a regional food coop.
The grant will fund existing 1.25 FTE, including the .5 project coordinator, .5 bilingual health
educator, and .25 OT III, staff formerly funded by LiveWell Weld County. Corporate support includes
in kind salaries for the Division Director and Health Data Analyst, office space, meeting space, and
marketing materials.
The Colorado Health Foundation funding will allow us to build on the positive behavior changes that
have occdrred around healthy eating and active living in Weld County as a result of the Steps to a
Healthier Weld and LiveWell programs in Weld County.
We recommend your approval.
2011-1035
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
WEBSITE: wwW.co.wcld.co.us
' ADMINISTRATION: (970) 304-6410
FAX: (970) 304-6412
C PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION & NURSING: (970) 304-6420
O FAX: (970) 304-6416
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: (970) 304-6415
COLORADO FAX: (970) 304-6411
Granting Agency: Colorado Health Foundation
Applicant's Name: Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment
Applicant's Address: 1555 N. 17°i Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Applicant's Phone: (970) 304-6470, ext. 2380
Applicant's Fax: (970) 304-6452
Project Title: Weld County Healthy Eating and Active Living Project
Contact Person: Gaye Morrison, RD, MPH
Date: March 31, 2011
Amount: $186,067.00
Weld County Department of Public Weld County Board of Commissioners
Health and Environment
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Mark E. Wallace, MD, MPH,
Executive Director Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair APR 2 5 2011
Weld County Clerk t. the :o. d ` ti
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March 18, 2011
Ms. Gaye Morrison
Health Communication Manager
Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment
1555 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Dear Ms. Morrison:
We are pleased to inform you that the Colorado Health Foundation has approved a one-year
grant in the amount of$186,067 for"Weld County Healthy Eating Active Living Project."
We appreciate your active commitment to improving the health and health care of Coloradans
and look forward to supporting your efforts to achieve the results outlined in your proposal.
The agreement below provides the terms and conditions of this grant. Please mail the executed
agreement and attached budget to the attention of Sara Guillaume, Director of Grants
Management.
Please include your grant identification number, shown below, on all future correspondence with
the Colorado Health Foundation. Also enclosed are guidelines for communicating your grant.
Congratulations on this recognition of your important efforts. We look forward to working with
you during the coming year. If at any time you have any questions regarding this grant, please
contact Sara Guillaume at (303) 953-3672 or suillaume@ColoradoHealth.org.
Sincerely,
Kelly Dunkin Monica Lyle
Vice President, Philanthropy Associate Program Officer
Enclosures (2)
Grant ID#3961 - 1 -
50'' South Cherry Street, Se :10u s Denver.CO 802,16 TEL:303 9533600 FAX:31,3 322 1-S° www.ColoradoHealth.org
The Colorado Health Foundation'
GENERAL GRANT TERMS, CONDITIONS AND UNDERSTANDINGS
Title of Project:
Weld County Healthy Eating Active Living Project
Grant lD#:3961
Purpose of Project:
Increase opportunities and access to active living and healthy eating through programs,policies,and environment change.
Grantee Organization: Checks to be Made Payable to:
Weld County Department of Public Health&Environment Weld County Government
1555 N. 17th Avenue 1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631 Greeley, CO 80631
Tax Identification Number: 846000813
Amount of Grant Awarded: Period for Which Support is Granted:
$186,067 over a 12-month period From 4/1/2011 Through 3/31/2012
Contingencies:
Special Provisions: Healthy Weld 2020 will continue to refine its healthy eating/active living strategies and provide TCHF with an updated
implementation and sustainability plan for 2012 and beyond.
Intended Measurable Results to be Reported on:
Healthy Living-increase number of underserved Coloradans who have convenient access to recreational exercise and fruits and vegetables by: 13,200.
Expected Intermediate Milestones:
-Continue to work with the East Greeley Food Access Taskforce;complete evaluation of the Food Retail Mini-Grant Program(April 2011-March
2012)
-Convene Milliken Food Access Taskforce by March 2011;work with taskforce to develop and implement food retail mini-grant program(April 2011-
March 2012)
-Hire a consultant to conduct capacity assessment and business plan for year-round farmers market,greenhouse or other model of healthy food retail in
East Greeley and Milliken(April-November 2011)
-Convene the Weld County Food Purchasing Cooperative;recruit food retailers and local food producers;develop an operating blueprint for the
cooperative(April 2011-March 2012)
-Implement community/school garden mini-grant program;support the development of 7 community/school gardens(March 2011-December 2012)
-Work with the Weld Trails Coordination Committee(WTCC)to revise and complete mapping of Weld County trails;develop a draft of a regional
walking and biking guide(April-December 201 1)
-Support the Highway 85 Coalition and Weld County Department of Public Works to a complete regional health plan assessment;make
recommendations to integrate healthy eating and active living language into comprehensive plan(April 2012)
Payment and Requirements Schedule:
Schedule Date Requirement Payment Amount
4/7/2011 Signed Grant Agreement $186,067
4/30/2012 Final Report
Payments are contingent upon receipt and approval of the associated requirements.
The Foundation requests that you provide your reports using the format found at www.coloradohealth.org.
Grant ID#3961 - I -
SW South Cherry Street,Saito 1130 - Den r -D 80246 TEL:303953.3600 FAX:803 32.245'h www.ColoradoHealth.org
*Project Director **Grantee Organization Primary Contact
(please correct the information below if necessary) (please correct the information below if necessary)
Ms.Gaye Morrison Dr. Mark E. Wallace,M.D., M.P.H.
Health Communication Manager Executive Director
Weld County Department of Public Health&Environment Weld County Department of Public health&Environment
1555 N. 17th Avenue 1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631 Greeley, CO 80631
*The project director is the individual directly responsible for developing the proposed activity, its implementation,and day-to-day direct
supervision of the project. **The organization primary contact is the CEO/Executive Director of the grantee organization.
Grant ID#3961 -2-
The Colorado Health Foundation is awarding this Grant to the above named organization ("Grantee") and
Grantee agrees to, the following:
1. Tax Exempt Status, Grantee represents that:
a. To provide current and appropriate documentation if organization is a government supported
agency, such as school, museum, library or government agency or department.
b. To provide The Colorado Health Foundation with immediate written notification of any changes
in the organization's tax-exempt status.
2. Expenditure of Funds
This Agreement (together with any income earned upon investment of Grant funds) is made for the
purpose outlined herein and may not be expended for any other purpose without the Colorado Health
Foundation's prior written approval. Expenditures of Grant funds must adhere to the specific line
items in the attached Grant Budget. If the grant is greater than $15,000, changes to individual line
items (increases and decreases)that are greater than 25%of that line item and greater than $1,000
must be requested in writing to the Colorado Health Foundation Grants Director and approved in
writing by Foundation staff. Requests should be submitted using the form and instructions found at
www.ColoradoHealth.org in the"For Grantees" section.
If the Grant is intended to support a specific project or for a specific period, any portion of the Grant
unexpended at the completion of the project or the end of the period specified above on Page I (the
"Grant Period") shall be returned immediately to the Colorado Health Foundation. With prior
written approval from the Colorado Health Foundation the Grant Period may be extended in order to
reach the anticipated outcomes. Requests should be submitted using the form and instructions found
at www.ColoradoHealth.org in the "For Grantees" section.
3. Prohibited Use of Funds
Grantee will not permit any Grant funds or income derived from such funds to be used for
"political expenditures" as defined in Section 4955 of the Code , including but not limited to
participation or intervention in a political campaign for a public office.
So that Grantor may monitor its election under Section 501(h) of the Code, Grantee will not
permit any Grant funds or income derived from such funds to be used for any "lobbying
expenditures" as defined in Section 4911 of the Code without the Colorado Health Foundation's
specific written consent. Section 4911 of the Code describes "lobbying" as a variety of activities
including attempting to influence legislation at any level of government. Influencing legislation
is further described as attempts to influence public opinion on a legislative subject or direct
communications with those who formulate legislation. This restriction does not preclude the
Grantee from expending funds for nonpartisan analysis, study, and research.
Grant ID#3961 "3'
Grantee represents that it is knowledgeable about Executive Order 13224 and the USA Patriot
Act of 2001 and Grantee will not permit any Grant funds or income derived from such funds to
be expended or re-granted so as to benefit any person or organization with ties to terrorists.
4. No Assignment or Delegation
Grantee may not assign or otherwise transfer its rights or delegate any of its obligations under this
Agreement without the prior written approval of the Colorado Health Foundation.
5. Records and Reports
Grantee must keep a record of all receipts and expenditures relating to this Agreement and to provide
the Colorado Health Foundation with a written report summarizing the project promptly following
the end of the Grant Period. The Colorado Health Foundation may also require interim reports.
Grantee reports should describe progress achieving the Grant Purposes (including progress toward
measurable results and intermediate milestones outlined above on Page 1) and include a detailed
accounting of the uses or expenditure of all Grant funds. Grantee also agrees to provide any other
information reasonably requested by the Colorado Health Foundation. If Grantee obtains any audited
financial statements covering any part of the period of this Agreement, copies of such statements
shall be provided to the Colorado Health Foundation promptly after receipt. Grantee must keep the
financial records with respect to the Grant and this Agreement, along with copies of any reports
submitted to the Colorado Health Foundation, for at least four years following the year in which all
Grant funds are fully expended.
6. Required Notification
Grantee must provide the Colorado Health Foundation with immediate written notification of: (1) its
inability to expend the Grant funds for the Grant Purposes; or(2) any expenditure of Grant funds for
any purpose other than the Grant Purposes; and, (3) any other breach by Grantee of this Agreement.
7. Reasonable Access for Evaluation and Oversight
Grantee will permit the Colorado Health Foundation and its representatives, at its request, to have
reasonable access during regular business hours to its files, records, accounts, personnel and clients,
or other beneficiaries for the purpose of making such financial audits, verifications, or program
evaluations as the Colorado Health Foundation deems necessary or appropriate concerning the Grant
and to discuss Grantee's programs, procedures and operations with Grantee's personnel.
8. Research Involving Human Subjects:
If the Grant is to be used in whole or in part for research involving human subjects, Grantee hereby
certifies that Grantee, applying the ethical standards and the criteria for approval of grants set forth in
its Internal Review Boards and professional oaths, has determined that the human subjects involved
in this Grant will not experience risk over and above that involved in the normal process of care and
are likely to benefit from the proposed research program.
Grant ID#3961 -4-
9. Publicity:
The Colorado Health Foundation encourages Grantee to publicize information concerning the Grant
in the Grantee's newsletters, annual reports, press releases, Web-site and other relevant media.
Grantee will obtain the prior written approval of the Colorado Health Foundation prior to releasing or
publicizing such information.
The Colorado Health Foundation welcomes any photographs relevant to the Grant for the Colorado
Health Foundation's use. Photos must have prior client releases (if applicable) for publication
purposes.
Without further notice to or consent from Grantee, the Colorado Health Foundation may include
information regarding this Agreement and/or Grant,the amount and purpose of the Grant and
photographs, logo or trademark, and other published/printed information or materials (provided by
Grantee) and its activities, in the Colorado Health Foundation's periodic public reports, newsletters,
Web-site and news releases.
10. Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act
Grantee represents that it is aware of and in compliance with the Colorado Charitable Solicitations
Act governing fundraising in Colorado.
11. Right to Modify or Revoke
The Colorado Health Foundation reserves the right to discontinue, modify or withhold any payments
to be made under this Agreement or to require a total or partial refund of any Grant funds if, in the
Colorado Health Foundation's sole judgment, such action is necessary or prudent: (1) because the
Grantee has not fully complied with the terms and conditions of this Agreement; (2)to protect the
purpose and objectives of this Agreement or any other charitable interest of the Colorado Health
Foundation; or (3) to comply with the requirements of any law or regulation applicable to Grantee,
the Colorado Health Foundation, or this Grant.
12. Termination
The Colorado Health Foundation's obligations under this Agreement shall automatically terminate in
the event of the insolvency, receivership, bankruptcy filing, or dissolution of Grantee.
In addition to its right of revocation under Paragraph 11 above, the Colorado Health Foundation may
terminate this Agreement at any time by giving Grantee at least 30 days of written notice. Upon
termination of this agreement for any reason, all payments by the Colorado Health Foundation to
Grantee shall cease at such time as may be determined by the Colorado Health Foundation.
GrantlD#3961 -5-
Termination or revocation of this Agreement by the Colorado Health Foundation will not terminate
Grantee's obligations under this Agreement with respect to Grant funds expended or otherwise not
returned to the Colorado Health Foundation. Grantee's obligations under Paragraphs 5, 7, 9 and 16
shall also survive termination of this Agreement.
13. Special Conditions and Reporting
Grantee will submit reports to the Colorado Health Foundation according to the reporting schedule
set forth on page one of this Agreement.
14. Amendment
This Agreement may be amended, supplemented or extended only by written agreement signed by
the Colorado Health Foundation and Grantee.
15. No Partnership Agency or Third Part Beneficiaries
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create or be deemed to create a partnership or agency
between the Colorado Health Foundation and Grantee and nothing contained in this Agreement shall
be deemed to give rise to any rights or benefits to third parties not a party to this Agreement.
16. Intellectual Property
(a) Grantee represents and warrants that it owns or has the right to use all intellectual property that
will be employed by Grantee or its agents in the performance of this Agreement, including without
limitation, Grantee's obligations under subsection (c) below.
(b) All works and matters created or discovered through the performance of this Agreement,
including but not limited to, implementation methodologies, best practices guides and training
curricula(the "Work"), are owned by the Grantee provided, however, that the Work may be used by
Grantee only to fulfill its charitable mission (i.e., activities recognized by the IRS as charitable and
not resulting in "unrelated business taxable income" as defined in Section 512 of the Code), unless
otherwise agreed in writing by The Colorado Health Foundation.
(c) Grantee hereby grants to The Colorado Health Foundation a nonexclusive, irrevocable, perpetual,
worldwide, fully transferable, royalty-free license to (i) the Work, to make, use, sell, license to
others, reproduce, create derivative works of, publish, republish, distribute, perform and display the
Work in any current or future form and for any purpose in furtherance of its charitable mission, and
(ii) any other intellectual property incorporated into or used in connection with the Work to the
extent reasonably necessary to enable The Colorado Health Foundation to use and practice the
licensed Work. The license herein granted to The Colorado Health Foundation shall vest without any
further action on the part of Grantee. Without the prior written consent of The Colorado Health
Foundation, Grantee will not enter into any agreement with a third party that would restrict Grantee's
ability to perform its obligations under this subsection (c).
17. Disclaimer
GrantID#3961 -6-
Nothing contained herein, including the required reporting and review procedures, shall be construed
as a warranty, representation, or approval by the Colorado Health Foundation that the services
rendered by Grantee are adequately or properly rendered on either an individual or program-wide
basis. Grantee shall have sole responsibility for all damages, costs, fines, attorneys' fees, or
liabilities of any kind or nature arising from any claims, demands or suits resulting from the
Grantee's performance or failure to perform under this Agreement.
IS. Controlling Document
The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be the controlling document between the Colorado
Health Foundation and Grantee. All verbal communication, notes, minutes or other documentation
of the Colorado Health Foundation shall be deemed merged into this Agreement. In making this
Grant, the Colorado Health Foundation has relied on the information and representations submitted
to the Colorado Health Foundation by Grantee and Grantee represents that all such information and
representations are true and complete.
19. Future Funding
Grantee acknowledges that, except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Colorado Health
Foundation has no obligation to Grantee with respect to any additional or future funding.
Kelly Dunkin Date
Vice President, Philanthropy
The Colorado Health Foundation
The undersigned certify that they are duly authorized officers of Grantee and, as such, are authorized to
accept this contract on behalf of Grantee, to obligate the Grantee to observe all of the terms and conditions
placed on this Agreement, and in connection with this Agreement to make, execute, and deliver on behalf of
the Grantee all agreements, representations, receipts, reports, and other instruments of every kind.
ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO:
/✓1 Pi 6Z>< 0. WALLACE. rnt 1 mrI-4
CEO/Executive Director of Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment(typed/printed
name)
Grant ID#3961 -7-
CEO/Executive Director (signature) Date
Grant ID#3961 -8-
Organization Name: Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment
Project Title: Weld County Healthy Eating Active Living Project
Request ID: 3961
Proposal Expenses Approved Budget
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total
Direct Costs
Personnel $ 59,719.00 $ 59,719.00
Benefits and Taxes $ 21,223.00 $ 21,223.00
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Total Personnel + Benefits $ 80,942.00 $ - $ - $ 80,942.00
Program Services $ 34,500.00 $ 34,500.00
Administrative/Operating $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00
Travel/Mileage $ 2,400.00 $ 2,400.00
Conferences/Meetings $ 4,200.00 $ 4,200.00
Training $ -
Fund Development/Marketing $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00
Other $ -
Total Direct Costs $ 129,042.00 $ - $ - $ 129,042.00
Indirect Cost % (Max 10%) 10.00%
Total Indirect Costs $ 12,025 $ - $ - $ 12,025.00
Direct+ Indirect Costs $ 141,067.00 $ - $ - $ 141,067.00
Other Costs
Consultants/Subcontracts $ 45,000.00 $ 45,000.00
Equipment $ -
Fiscal Sponsor's Fee (If applicable) $ -
Other $ -
Total Other Costs $ 45,000.00 $ - $ - $ 45,000.00
GRAND TOTAL $ 186,067.00 $ - $ - $ 186,067.00
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501 S Cherry St, Ste 1100 Denver, CO 3046
Tel: 303-953-3697 Fax: 303-322-43 6
I (we) hereby authorize The Colorado Health Foundation (TCHF) to initiate entries to my
(our) checking/savings accounts at the Financial institution listed below (THE FINANCIAL
INSTITUTION), and, if necessary, initiate adjustments for any transactions credited;
debited in error. This authority will remain in effect until TCHF is notified by me (us) in
writing to cancel it in such time as to afford TCHF and THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION a
reasonable opportunity to act on it.
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The Colorado Health Foundation"
MEMORANDUM
To: The Colorado Health Foundation Grantees
From: Chuck Reyman, Vice President of Communications
Suzanne Beranek, Director of Communications: Policy and Philanthropy
Subject: Your New Grant and a Communications Partnership
Congratulations on securing funding from the Colorado Health Foundation to support your work to help
make Colorado the healthiest state in the nation. As we begin this important partnership, we encourage
you to work with us to maximize the impact of your work through effective communications and public
relations.
Getting the Word Out
It is important to inform your constituents about your new grant through appropriate communication
channels such as a news release to your local media and email to your key stakeholders. As you do,
please let us know in advance so that together we can ensure that our respective organizations and our
relationship with you are represented accurately. Please let us know when you successfully place
community news in your Chamber of Commerce newsletter, community bulletin or newspaper so that we
can help share the news of your good work. Your primary communications point of contact at the
Foundation is Suzanne Beranek at 303.953.3668 or sberanek(rilColoradoHealth.orq.
Additionally, if your organization supports other groups or projects with funding from the Colorado Health
Foundation, please encourage your grantees to reference the Colorado Health Foundation's support,
where appropriate, in their communications.
When a reporter asks questions about the Colorado Health Foundation that are outside the scope of your
specific grant and corresponding project, please refer that reporter to Suzanne at 303.953.3668 or
sberanek anColoradoHealth.orq.
Using Social Media
The Colorado Health Foundation is actively engaged in social media. Our Twitter handle is
@ColoradoHealth, and our Facebook address is Facebook.com/coloradohealth.
If your organization is active in social media, please send us your Facebook address and Twitter handle
so that we can connect with you and follow your efforts online. If your organization is interested in
exploring the possibilities that social media may offer, look for upcoming announcements from the
Colorado Health Foundation.
Referencing the Foundation
The department of Communications at the Colorado Health Foundation is happy to answer any general
communications questions you may have and direct you to information resources on how to leverage
media and other communication channels. In the meantime, we're happy to provide these general tips
and style guidelines to use when referencing the Colorado Health Foundation in any traditional or social.
media:
501 South Cherry Street, Suite 1100 0 Denver,CO 80246 TEL:303.953.3600 FAX:303 3224576 www.ColoradoHealth.org
• Please refer to us as the"Colorado Health Foundation,"with a lowercase"the" unless the name
begins a sentence. Please do not use an acronym in a second reference; instead, refer to us as
"the Foundation."
• Please contact Samantha Travelstead at sravelsteadecoloradohealth.orq for a copy of our
logo. In your e-mail, please indicate how you plan to use the logo—in print, broadcast or
electronic form—so we may send the correct format.
• Please include this simple definition when writing or speaking about the Foundation.
Short Reference
The Colorado Health Foundation works to make Colorado the healthiest state in the nation by
investing in grants and initiatives to health-related nonprofits that focus on increasing the
number of Coloradans with health insurance, ensuring they have access to quality,
coordinated care and encouraging healthy living. For more information, please visit
www.ColoradoHealth.orq.
Long Reference
The Colorado Health Foundation works to make Colorado the healthiest state in the nation by
increasing the number of Coloradans with health insurance, ensuring they have access to
quality, coordinated care and encouraging healthy living. The Foundation invests in the
community through grants and initiatives to health-related nonprofits that focus on these
goals, as well as operating medical education programs to increase the health care
workforce. The Foundation's assets of more than $1 billion include an investment portfolio as
well as an ownership interest in Denver's HealthONE hospital system. For more information,
please visit www.ColoradoHealth.orq.
Utilizing Resources
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation developed an online resource to help communication
specialists write effective and impactful news releases. The Knight News Release Workshop will help
you think about, write and polish a news release.
Main Web site: http://www.kniclhtfoundation.orq/
Workshop Web page: http://www.kniahtcommunications.ora/workshop/index
The Communications Network offers a free, online service to help nonprofits avoid jargon in their
written materials. The Jargon Finder identifies such words and provides a brief discussion of why a
specific word should be avoided and what can be used in its place.
Main Web site: http://www.comnetwork.ora/index.html
Jargon Web page: http://www.comnetwork.oro/resources/iaraon.html
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Marketing offers myriad
tools and resources for health communicators. The Resources and Tools page provides campaign
creation tools, media resources, templates and much more.
Main Web site: http://www.cdc.aov/healthmarketinq/
Tools Web page: http://www.cdc.aov/healthmarketina/resources.htm
On behalf of the Colorado Health Foundation, its board of directors and fellow grantees, congratulations
once again on securing funding for your initiative.We look forward to partnering with you on sharing the
results of your hard work through the highest quality communications.
October 2010
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