Moderator - Maddy Metzger-UttPresident and CEO, Greater Everett Community Foundation

Panelists:

Dennis SmithPresident and CEO, United Way of Snohomish County

Zsofia PasztorPresident, Farmer Frog

Ted WentaSenior Vice President of Operations, YMCA of Snohomish County

Marilyn SheldonCharitable Contributions Administrator, Tulalip Tribes

Unleashing the Power of Local Non-Profits

Where Does Health Happen

Non-ProfitsEducational

SystemGovernment

Private Sector

Faith Community

Health Care

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Stable housing

Access to adequate nutrition

Income

Environment

Education

Lack of social isolation

Volunteerism

Clinical Care Lifestyle Choices

Social Determinants

Source: Wisconsin Population Health Institute

So what predicts a longer, healthier life?

The Role of Non-Profits in Snohomish County

• Clinical Care – Community Health Center of Snohomish County

• Lifestyle Choices – YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program

• Social Determinants -WithinReach

Farmer FrogZsofia Pasztor

President, Farmer Frog

Gear Up and GoTed Wenta, Senior Vice President of Operations

YMCA of Snohomish County

Gear Up and Go: The Numbers

• 10,000 students in over 100 schools in 15 school districts

• 10,000,000 data points collected

• 12.5% increase in activity levels in the course of one

• Ability to learn from top quartile schools

• Created a baseline to bring schools together in a systematic way

• We learned the DNA of the school cultures and environments

• Northwest Center of Public Health Practice and UW School of Public Health

• Center for Community Health Evaluation at Group Health Research Center

• Created a field guide for schools

Tulalip Tribes Charitable Fund

Marilyn Sheldon

Tulalip Tribes Raising Hands Event - The Numbers • An annual event to honor recipient charities in different community impact

categories.

• Since 1993, Tulalip has donated over 63 million dollars.

• Over 300 charitable organizations supported annually.

• Third largest employer of area residents throughout Snohomish County, facilitating employment to thousands of people on the reservation.

• Work in partnership with Marysville, Everett, and Snohomish County to create solid, caring, and proud communities.

• Tulalip Tribes Charitable Fund provides the opportunity for a sustainable and healthy community for all.

For Your Consideration• What are some of the barriers and solutions you find in

collaboration?

• What’s important to put in place to have a good collaboration?

• In the context of the discussion we’ve just had what are the 2-3 key priorities as we look to improve the health of our community?

PollEverywhere

In the context of the discussion we’ve just had,

what are the 2-3 key priorities

as we look to improve the health

of our community?

Thank you!