Policy & Advocacy

The Trust deepens the impact of our mission through advocacy to address the root causes of health disparities, improve access to healthcare services, and create a comprehensive approach to improving the health and wellbeing of Natrona County residents.

Note: As a 501c(3) private foundation, the Trust is prohibited from lobbying, earmarking funds for lobbying, and supporting/opposing candidates for office.

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Priorities

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STRENGTHENING SUPPORTS

The Trust advocates for measures to improve access to healthcare services, build a robust and cohesive approach to addressing mental/behavioral health needs, create healthy and safe environments for Natrona County residents, strengthen opportunities for positive childhood experiences, and prevent/mitigate the effects of childhood trauma.

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ELIMINATING DISPARITIES

The Trust supports measures that eliminate disparities affecting health access and outcomes, so that every Natrona County resident has a fair and equal opportunity to achieve their highest level of health and wellbeing.

03

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS

The Trust supports measures that strengthen the ability of Natrona County residents to participate in the decisions that shape their health.

04

CHAMPIONING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

The Trust works to amplify voices from the nonprofit sector in the policy space, as their expertise can inform decision-making and improve the conditions impacting our community’s health. We also support measures to improve the capacity of our nonprofits to deliver on their missions, including improving funding stability through government partnerships.

Policy Briefs and Resources