ioby and the New York State Health Foundation are thrilled to present the participants of the 2016-2017 Healthy Neighborhoods Challenge!

Gifts to the projects below supported residents taking an active role in creating a culture of health in their neighborhoods.

Donations to these campaigns were  matched dollar-for-dollar* by the New York State Health Foundation during 2016 and 2017.    And so your donations went twice as far in supporting projects that are working to improve public health outcomes across New York State.

Thank you for supporting these amazing projects!

  • The Bronx is Blooming!

    The Program for Leaders Advancing their Community's Environment (PLACE) empowers Bronx high school and college students to mentor their communities in the preservation and revitalization of local parks.

    NEEDS: $0 of 20,635 + Volunteers
  • Along the river

    Cada Paso: The Next Step

    Cada Paso has been activating health in East Harlem for three years. This year we're enhancing food security and promoting leadership opportunities for our families. 

     

     

    NEEDS: $0 of 10,232

  • [re]New Lots: Artist Incubator & Vendor Market

    re]New Lots: Artist Incubator & Vendor Market project utilizes recycled shipping containers to transform vacant property into burgeoning neighborhood hubs hosting below market rate storefronts and artist studios.

    NEEDS: $0 of 7,185
  • Good Vibes concerts

    A Place for Community at 125th & Park

    This summer, we hope to start warm-weather activities EARLIER and keep them going LONGER THAN EVER BEFORE! In 2017, backed by popular demand, we plan to be in the plaza with full programming from MAY TO OCTOBER.

    NEEDS: $0 of 20,635 + Volunteers
  • Spread Awareness for Sickle Cell Disease

    Benefit Concert for Sickle Cell Disease Awareness

    Morrisania Band Project is hosting a concert to spread awareness in June 2017, in partnership with Queens Sickle Cell Advocacy Network. The goal is to contribute to a culture of health in Morrisania.

    NEEDS: $0 of 4,000 + Volunteers

  • Blooming Streets- NYCHA Community Garden

    This project is a contribution to New York City's sustainable future.  We're growing flowers, we're growing friendships, we're growing a community.

    NEEDS: $0 of 1,323 + Volunteers
  • Lydia's Magic Garden

    Lydia's Magic Garden

    After redevelopment, LMG lost the majority of its plantings and was littered with debris. Volunteers will build grow beds for vegetables & fruits, plant flowers, install a shed, and create seating areas.

    NEEDS: $0 of 2,550 + Volunteers

  • Youth Culinary Classes & Equipment

    Allergic to Salad has a base of educators and schools sites. Thru funding of this campaign we will fully donate Culinary Kits to partner sites in the HNC, while offering donated kits + affordable classes to new partners!

    NEEDS: $0 of 1,693 + Volunteers

  • We Run Brownsville

    We Run Brownsville is a walk/run wellness program exculsively for women that is designed to prioritize individual care through the lens of collective responsibility and active community activism. 

    NEEDS: $0 of 2,845
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    Amplified voices

    The goal of the project is for the community to activate their collective power to demand action and positive change, uniting and meeting on a monthly basis they will share information and training .

    NEEDS: $0 of 2,768 + Volunteers