Collaboration Initiatives
Health Funders Partnership for Orange County
The work of the Health Funders Partnership of Orange County (HFPOC) has grown tremendously since its incubation through the Foundation in 1999. The Partnership is a "collaboration of ten local non-profit funders, one hospital, one Los Angeles-based funder that makes grants in Orange County, three county/government health organizations, and one statewide health foundation." Its mission is to improve local health by enhancing the impact and efficiency of health philanthropy in Orange County through collaboration. The Partnership attains this mission through:
- The gathering, sharing and dissemination of information, thereby creating a learning community for health philanthropists.
- The identification of strategic issues for action and collaborative funding consistent with the mission and the management of these projects.
- Leverage their resources in the furtherance of stronger impacts in the community.
Safety Net
In 2004, the Health Funders Partnership sponsored a three-part learning series that focused on health care access and services to adults and children in Orange County. This resulted in the county-wide Safety Net Initiative currently involving 40 nonprofit, donor and county organizations. Their mission is to "shore up" gaps in health relating to access, cost, and sustainability. Four Committees were formed to address these needs: (1) AccessOC: specialist physician network; (2) Children's Health Initiative: insurance for children; (3) Revenue Enhancement: "maximize existing revenue; identify new sources of revenue; and motivate/engage local groups and organizations to involve themselves in the legislative process"; and (4) Advocacy. Community advocacy convenings are also held to address specific issues such as obesity and diabetes. To learn more about the excellent work of the Safety Net access information on the Health Funders Partnership website.