The mission of Health Foundation of South Florida is to improve the health status of people in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. This straightforward statement reflects our results-oriented approach to grant-making. Informing efforts and supporting programs to promote health and prevent disease, we make measurable and sustainable differences in the health of South Floridians.
Since 1993, Health Foundation has awarded more than $84 million to nonprofit organizations for programs focused on healthy lifestyles, preventive measures, primary care and oral health. Details on these focus areas is in the Grants/ Responsive Grants section of this site.
In today's changing world, the Foundation is one less variable. With our unwavering commitment to improving health, forming collaborations and advancing policies and practices which benefit South Floridians, we are the Foundation for a healthy community.
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July is National Recreation & Park Association Month. Going to a park and being active can reduce stress, improve cardoiovascular health, help ward off obesity and decrease feelings of depression. Playing in parks also helps children build and maintain their physical and mental health.
Whether you just want to go for a nice walk and healthy picnic or rent a kayak and paddle through the day, there is a park to suit your interests. For park information in Miami-Dade, visit: http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/ In Broward County, see
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