Local Level Action is More Important Than Ever – Key Takeaways from the Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit
March 28, 2023
By Dr. Kelly Henning, who leads Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Health program
As the world slowly recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, we must continue to remain vigilant and prioritize public health. On March 15, we wrapped up the first-ever Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in London, and the conversation and information sharing made it clear that successful public health initiatives at the local level can inspire further action at the national and global levels – and save millions of lives.
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New Year, New Opportunities for Municipalities and Government Leaders
February 21, 2023
To help cities navigate the complexities of the sizeable federal funding streams that have been promulgated since the pandemic, Bloomberg Philanthropies’ e311 Federal Assistance program, in collaboration with the US Conference of Mayors, continues to offer guidance from experts on federal grant programs, eligibility, application processes, and how to retain the funds with proper documentation.
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Follow the Data Podcast: Bringing Cities in Crisis Together to Tackle Housing Unaffordability
February 17, 2023
On this episode, Katherine Oliver sits down with Ingrid Gould Ellen, who serves as the Director of the Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy and is on the faculty of the NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service; Vero Soto, the former Director of the Neighborhood & Housing Services Department of the City of San Antonio, who now spearheads the U.S. Treasury Department’s Emergency Rental Assistance program; and Adam Freed, the Sustainability Principal of Bloomberg Associates. They discuss how cities responded to housing problems posed by COVID-19, and how the Bloomberg Peer Cities Housing Network helped to facilitate these initiatives.
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5 New Year Questions for Verna Eggleston on Investing in Women’s Economic Development Around the World
February 3, 2023
Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Women’s Economic Development Initiative brings together government agencies, the private sector, and nonprofits to provide individuals with sustainable income-generating opportunities. We welcome Verna Eggleston, who leads the program, to reflect on the successes achieved in 2022 and what’s in store for the year ahead.
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Follow the Data Podcast: Advancing Racial Equity in Climate Justice
February 3, 2023
On this episode, Garnesha Ezediaro, who leads the Greenwood Initiative, a national effort that aims to accelerate the pace of wealth accumulation for Black individuals and families and address systemic underinvestment in Black communities, is joined by two leading experts working to protect underserved communities from climate change and environmental injustice: Jacqueline Patterson, the Founder and Executive Director of The Chisholm Legacy Project: A Resource Hub for Black Frontline Climate Justice Leadership, and Mitchell J. Silver, the Principal of Urban Planning at McAdams – a land planning and design company.
Garnesha, Jacqueline and Mitchell discuss how historically marginalized populations are disproportionately impacted by the effects of climate change and environmental injustice. They also share examples of communities that are actively working to combat these challenges.
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5 New Year Questions for Jemma Read on Bloomberg’s Commitment to Giving Back
February 1, 2023
To reflect on our employees’ impactful work, discuss what inspires their commitment to giving back, and how Bloomberg will continue to support others in 2023, we welcome Jemma Read, who leads Corporate Philanthropy at Bloomberg LP.
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5 New Year Questions for James Anderson on Helping Cities Bring Bold Ideas to Life
January 30, 2023
To reflect on how Bloomberg Philanthropies spread proven solutions to the most pressing and complex problems faced by cities around the world and how they’ll carve a path forward in 2023, we welcome James Anderson, who leads the Government Innovation program.
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How local successes can help tackle one of the world’s biggest public health challenges
January 24, 2023
For more than 15 years, the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety has worked with international organizations and governments to implement proven, life-saving measures. Check out our videos on the projects referenced above to see how strategic interventions — slowing the speed of traffic near a school, or rerouting vehicles at a single intersection — can bring communities together to keep people safe and save lives.
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2023 New Year Q&A with Bloomberg Philanthropies CEO Patti Harris
January 23, 2023
Our CEO Patti Harris recently asked LinkedIn followers to send her questions on how Bloomberg Philanthropies approaches tackling big challenges and fosters a culture of innovation in the philanthropic space.
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Follow the Data Podcast: Addressing Racial Inequity in Climate Justice Through Art
January 20, 2023
On this episode of Follow the Data, Stephanie Dockery of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Arts team spoke with two artists who use their work to tackle racial inequity and climate change: Vedra Chandler, artist and project manager of the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Public Art Challenge projects in Camden, NJ, and Erika Dickerson-Despenza, a New Orleans-based poet and award-winning playwright.
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