Tackling the root causes of poor health; Building communities for better health; Participatory actio
A leading nonprofit organization with the vision that every individual, regardless of who they are or where they live, can achieve the highest level of health through a comprehensive and compassionate system of care. Within the broad field of healthcare, NHF has identified three core areas: Healthcare Delivery Systems, Underserved Children and Families, and Chronic Disease Prevention and Management. Within each of these initiatives, NHF conducts research and evaluation, provides technical assistance thorugh survey and database development and management, facilitates collaborations, and provides training and education. All research projects and community-based programs seek to better understand or improve the services available to the most vulnerable populations.
02/19/2026
This month’s CalFresh Healthy Living produce distribution at Everest Elementary School was a success! As you can see we gave out SO MANY fresh fruits and vegetables to families and students. Resources like this are more vital now than ever. With our partners, we are glad we are able to provide this resource to 100+ families.
Thanks to:
02/10/2026
Our latest NHF research explores recuperative care length of stay (LOS) and housing outcomes—and the results are encouraging! On average, guests improve their housing readiness across all lengths of stay, but there is a sweet spot. Read about the research on our new blog post (link in bio) and stay tuned for more findings in 2026.
01/30/2026
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Email from National Health Foundation Ringing in the New Year WELCOME TO 2026! To all our Dedicated Supporters, As we ring in the new year, National Health Foundation remains committed to delivering
01/21/2026
As we step into 2026, we’re looking back with gratitude and forward with hope. At NHF, we believe that health begins where we live, learn, and grow. This year, we’re doubling down on our commitment to building resilient communities and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Let’s make 2026 a year of health, wellness, and connection.
12/17/2025
TODAY is NHF's CPK FUNdraiser!
A lot of you might already be tired of holiday foods, or you at least you need a break. Show the attached flyer or mention NHF on your online order and CPK will donate 20% of your bill to NHF.
Thank you!!
12/15/2025
Per our annual tradition, our recuperative care sites had a “Friendly” holiday site competition! Each site received a 3-Foot Nutcracker to create an artistic masterpiece. All sites submitted AMAZING artistic scenes showcasing their Nutcracker but the TOP scoring site and WINNER of this year’s competition is……….PICO-UNION with their UP theme!!
Congratulations!!!!
12/10/2025
It's been a week of fun activities for our recuperative care guests as they used recycled materials to make and decorate Christmas Trees! It's that time of year ☃️🎄
12/09/2025
This past weekend we had volunteers from USC’s Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program at our Pico-Union Recuperative Care site. The students provided free health checkups on our guests’ and community member’s kidneys. These partnerships and activities help us provide our guests with the best stay possible. Thanks !!
12/03/2025
IN TWO WEEKS: On Wednesday, December 17th, NHF is participating in Pizza with a Purpose at 3 Southern California California Pizza Kitchens! Help us raise money for our life changing programs and services by enjoying lunch at CPK, dine-in or online ordering.
Participating CPK Locations:
🍕Downtown LA: 735 South Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90017
🍕Glendale: 101 N Brand Blvd,, Glendale, CA
🍕Ventura: 3301 E Main Street, Ventura, CA 93003
THANK YOU!
12/02/2025
It's ! And this year, all we're asking is for you to share about the work NHF is doing! Do you know a family in need? Share our social media pages so they can find our food distributions and/or CalFresh assistance. Work at a healthcare facility? Help someone experiencing homelessness find a stable place to rest and heal by sending a recuperative care referral. Giving is more than money, sometimes its information and resources. Thank you!
11/25/2025
A few more behind the scenes or "inside the boxes" from our Arleta Holiday Food Distribution last Friday!
11/25/2025
It might have been cold and a little wet, but we had a very successful Holiday Food Drive last Friday in Arleta! We were able to provide 100+ families with a turkey, a bag of fresh produce, a box of shelf stable items and a few googies for the kiddos. Thanks to our partners and volunteers and Arleta Neighbors in Action! Enjoy these quick clips from the day!
We also could not have done this work with the support of L.A. Care Health Plan!
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We are a team of ‘upstreamists’ who believe that health can be improved by addressing the root causes of health disparities.
Two innovative thinkers at the Hospital Association of Southern California were responsible for dreaming up National Health Foundation, 44 years ago, as a way to extend the impact the association could have on improving healthcare. Since then, NHF has been working closely with stakeholders on a variety of health issues. However, just as the field of public health has evolved over the years, so has National Health Foundation. Today our approach is more at the community level, while retaining that connection to hospitals.
Working so closely with community members has given National Health Foundation insight into health experiences and disparities, and their very root causes. This insight has lead National Health Foundation to where it is today, with a new mission and vision that focus on remedying health inequities by taking action on the social determinants of health.
Never before has National Health Foundation been more entrenched in the communities it seeks to serve. And one would argue because of that, never before has National Health Foundation had such clear, direct impact on the health of Southern Californians.
National Health Foundation works within communities to identify and advance solutions that remove barriers and promote health for all who live there.
Research has demonstrated that one of the clearest determinants of health –and health disparities– is where people live. A person’s physical environment, employment opportunities, community safety, and access healthcare providers, (and more) all impact health and are local in nature. The largest health disparities emerge in neighborhoods experiencing poverty and in communities of color. These social determinants can help or hinder a person’s ability to make healthy decisions. People are not homeless; they experience homelessness. People suffering from diabetes may understand what they should be eating, but it does not matter if they cannot purchase fresh produce in their own neighborhood. Physical fitness might be a top priority for everyone, but crime and unlit parks might prevent that from happening. Health starts where people live, learn, work and play.
National Health Foundation is committed to addressing the root causes of health disparities by working hand in hand with communities. We empower teens and adults to advocate for their health and identify needed changes in their neighborhoods. Then we help develop and support the community’s vision of health by cultivating partnerships to deliver programs and services that are empathetic and inclusive. We observe, measure and learn, and repeat as needed.