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What we mean when we say health

A year after directing $150,000, Casper teens added $100,000 more

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The 81 Percent: How Wyoming Feels Priced Out of Healthcare

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The grant you expected isn’t always the grant we can give.

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Why the endowment grows while we spend

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We spend $17 million a year. Not all of it goes where you think.

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We used to let the work speak for itself. That wasn’t enough.

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In Name Only: The Rural Health Transformation That Isn’t

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Nothing To See Here: Above the Board Dark Money at Your Expense

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The Gloves Don’t Fit: The Invisible Hand and Rural Health Care

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Why We Said No: Our Decision on the Memorial Hospital of Converse County Loan Request

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Spring grant cycle opens February 11

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Five years of learning, investment and collective action

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Kevin McCallister Politics: Why outrage & misperception are today’s Wet Bandits and how we disarm this trap

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Welcome to The Collective Space

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Natrona Council for Safety & Justice concludes summit on mental health and the criminal justice system

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Fall grant cycle recipients announced

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Today’s Frightening Reality: SNAP Funding Is Paused

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From Youth Takeover Week to Trojan Time: How one student is creating connection at Kelly Walsh

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When the math isn’t mathing – Health care coverage’s downstream economic impacts

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Meet the intern: Abbie Schaible is already making an impact at the Trust!

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Youth Takeover recap & announcement of grants

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Casper Boxing Club: Building champions inside and outside the ring

Fall grant cycle August 13-27

Fall grant cycle opens August 13

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Advocacy Corner: Delivering in Crisis – Why OB Care in Wyoming Needs Urgent Attention

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Natrona Collective Health Trust Announces Release of Independent Monitor Report by PYA

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New study concludes that Medicaid cuts will cost Wyoming jobs, income, and economic growth

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Advocacy Corner: Parenting Is Hard. Our Systems Shouldn’t Make It Harder – Mental Health Edition

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Unlocking Opportunities: Scholarship Supports Nonprofit Leaders in Natrona County

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Board spotlight: Meet Amanda DeDiego, PhD

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Calling young changemakers! Youth takeover week applications now open

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New planning grant opportunity opens June 18

Statement from the Natrona Collective Health Trust on Federal and State Actions Impacting Our Community’s Health

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Creating Space for Youth to Thrive

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Board spotlight: Meet Mark Dowell, MD

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Natrona Collective Health Trust announces spring grant recipients

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Board spotlight: Meet Conrrado Saldivar

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NCSJ selected to participate in Zero Returns to Homelessness Cohort

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Building belonging: Community comes together to create third spaces for teens

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Board spotlight: Meet Jennifer Gladson

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A letter from our CEO: Meeting the moment

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Advocacy Corner: Breaking down the 68th Wyoming legislative session

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Natrona Collective Health Trust engages PYA for Independent Monitoring Services

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Spring grant cycle opens February 12

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Advocacy Corner: This week’s rude awakening and how nonprofits can prepare for policy shifts

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Advocacy Corner: Work with your legislators should begin well before January

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Meet the intern: Chelsie Klone shares her MSW journey with the Trust

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Dr. Melissa Knudson-Johnson joins Health Trust Board

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Advocacy Corner: Vote Past the President

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Natrona Collective Health Trust announces fall grant recipients

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Advocacy Corner: Improving our Youth’s Mental Health with Responsible Social Media and Technology Use

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Natrona Collective Health Trust Awards $235,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits Through Justice-Involved Participatory Grantmaking Cycle

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Natrona Collective Health Trust seeks candidates for open board position

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Advocacy Corner: What to know for next week’s primary election

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Fall grant cycle opens Friday, August 16

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Health Trust bids farewell to board chair

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Meet the intern: Caleb Harris joins the Trust’s community engagement team

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Justice-involved individuals allocating $230,000 in grants to Natrona County nonprofits

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Rachel Bouzis joins the Trust as new Director of Policy & Learning

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Scholarship available for nonprofit professionals pursuing MPA program

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Health Trust helps bring Situation Table training to Casper

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Spring grant cycle recipients announced

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Check out our website updates: Community Engagement and Nonprofit Toolbox

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Meet Tess, WNN’s new Director of Learning and Development

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Kristy Oster joins the Trust team as Director of Community Engagement

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The Science Zone announces summer camp schedule

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Unlocking Opportunities: Natrona Collective Health Trust offers scholarships for nonprofit and mental health professionals

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Food Bank of Wyoming Executive Director Named USA Today’s Woman of the Year

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Natrona Collective Health Trust secures permanent home

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Spring grant cycle now open!

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Meet Leanne! Q&A with the Trust’s new Director of Programs

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Natrona County Library launches telehealth booth

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NCHT announces upcoming spring grant cycle

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NCHT to roll out new grant opportunity this spring

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Enhancing your mission through tech: NCHT introduces tech library

Event announcement: NCHT Gives Thanks!

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Pilot grant writing program helps diversify nonprofit funding

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Partner spotlight: Bilingual housing counselor boosts inclusivity & accessibility

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NCHT’s Evaluation Project: Our Real-time Report Card

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Learning & Development Lounge – Q&A with Nancy Bacon

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Partner spotlight: Advocacy funding supports early intervention through Project RISE

Nonprofit finance: No need to hide under the table anymore

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NCHT unveils new grant management system ahead of fall cycle

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Honoring healthcare heroes: How a collaboration of funders brought relief to Natrona County’s frontline nurses

Learning & Development Lounge – Q&A with Jenny Hargett

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PGM program awards $238k in grants

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Scholarship application deadline July 1

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Let’s talk! NCHT pilots translation services program

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That’s a wrap! NCHT intern reflects on her experience

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A participant’s perspective on participatory grantmaking

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NCHT announces spring grant cycle recipients

Baby in the boardroom: NCHT develops baby-at-work policy

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How the Curb-Cut Effect guides the work of NCHT

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Spring Grant Cycle FAQs

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NCHT to launch spring grant cycle, hosts virtual Q&A

2022 Year in Review Grant Dollars

2022 Year in Review: Grants and Distributions

2022 Year in Review September - November

2022 Year in Review: September to November milestones

2022 Year in Review August-September

2022 Year in Review: August to September milestones

2022 Year in Review: April through July milestones

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NCHT to introduce Boost grants in 2023

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Youth Empowerment Council to award $240,000 in grants for Natrona Collective Health Trust

‘Where Art Meets Grief’ support groups for Casper-area youth to start in the new year

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2022 Year in Review: January through March milestones

NCHT Partners with SIM Team to Create Case Manager Position

Settling in: New CEO introduces herself to Natrona County nonprofit community

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Beyond the Check: Addressing health and wellness through systems change advocacy

A message from Meredith – NCHT announces leadership change

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Natrona Collective Health Trust Announces Leadership Change

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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Fact, Not Fate

Natrona Collective Health Trust Announces Over $1.8 Million in Grants to Natrona County Nonprofits

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SIM team tackles high-priority mental health and criminal justice issues in Natrona County

Meet the Intern: NCHT welcomes Stephanie Miller

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Fall Grant Cycle Q&A

An update to our nonprofit partners: NCHT looks back at 2022 so far and what lies ahead

Beyond the Check: NCHT launches pilot program for grant writing assistance

WNN announces Natrona Nonprofit Networking meeting schedule

NCHT Announces Scholarship Recipients

NCHT joins area nonprofits in plea to maintain one-cent funding levels

Meet Grants Manager Jeremy Yates

Interfaith finds new office space in North Casper to keep serving community from same neighborhood

Welcome Anna Wilcox, WNN Director of Learning & Development

NCHT funds scholarships for Natrona County nonprofit staff

Fall 2021 Grant Application Information

NCHT Announces First Round of Grant Funding Available

Guiding Principles Adopted for How We Will Do Our Work

Wyoming Medical Center Foundation: New Purpose, New Mission

Casper Pride launches ‘Casper Pride Guide’; New Website Offers LGBTQ+ Community Resources

Evansville Approves Self Help Center’s Site Plan for Housing Units

Reach 4A Star Riding Academy Selected as 2022 Agency of the Year by local Chapter of NASW

Wyoming Medical Center Foundation Awards Funding to Natrona County Nonprofits

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