By Leigh Quarles on May 16, 2019
Program Officer
Health Forward Foundation
“There is no place like home” L. Frank Baum – The Wonderful Wizard of Oz The idea of home is an interesting one for me. Inevitably when you meet a new person, one of the first questions you generally ask is where they are from. This has always been a difficult question for me to […]
By Jason Williams on May 15, 2019
Program Officer
Health Forward Foundation
When I saw the opening at Health Forward Foundation, I knew I wanted to be a part of this organization. The mission called to me because it positively impacts the underserved areas of Kansas City, areas that I called home. But it wasn’t until I began working at Health Forward that I realized just how […]
By Jim Pryde on May 8, 2019
Board Treasurer, Search Committee Chair
Health Forward Foundation Board of Directors
In January, Health Forward Foundation President/CEO Dr. Bridget McCandless announced her retirement. Shortly after, I was asked to lead a search committee to begin the process of identifying our next leader. Anyone who has been involved in a search committee before knows this is no small task. But there is no more important responsibility we […]
By Keonna Baldwin on April 24, 2019
Grants System Administrator
Health Forward Foundation
WOW! Five years with Health Forward. It came fast. I remember the first big project I was tasked with: taking registrations and attending the Community Conversation forum, which took place in October 2014. This event brought together a diverse group of people into one room to discuss barriers to health and how the community can […]
By Richard Zimmer, CPA, MBA on March 14, 2019
Chief Financial Officer
Health Forward Foundation
I recently celebrated my 10th anniversary as CFO at Health Forward. The time has gone by in a flash. My career has now spanned 42 years. Over those years I have been blessed with opportunities to work in a government agency, the corporate private sector, higher-level education, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit organizations. Each career stop has […]
By Health Forward Grants Team on March 6, 2019
Health Forward Foundation
Editor’s note: As we encounter any technical issues with our new system, we’ll update this blog post to reflect the solution to that problem. Please check back for more information. We apologize for the inconvenience. It’s here. The moment we’ve been waiting for. Health Forward’s new grant management system is now available to begin your […]
By Jim Nunnelly on March 6, 2019
Former Director
Health Forward Foundation Board of Directors
Editor’s note: Jim Nunnelly is a former Health Forward board member and an active and passionate member in our community. On his personal Facebook page, he honored Black History Month by featuring vignettes of senior citizens living in Kansas City. We are honored to share a recap of his tribute here on our blog. Each […]
By Bridget McCandless, MD on January 23, 2019
President and CEO
Health Forward Foundation
This week, I announced to the Health Forward Board of Directors my retirement. This has been one of the toughest decisions of my life. For the past five years and four months, I have loved serving as president/CEO of this organization. I love my job. I love the mission. And I especially love my co-workers. […]
By Health Forward Blog Team on January 14, 2019
Before we are too solidly into 2019, we want to stop, catch our breath, and take a look back at what a big year 2018 was for our communities and for our foundation. Health Forward Foundation Obviously our big news of 2018 was the culmination of two years of work on our new identity. Our […]
By Health Forward Blog Team on December 19, 2018
Well, here it is, dear readers. The end of another busy year, with the biggest news being our new brand reveal. In the image above, you’ll see the roughly 170 grantees and community organizations that we partnered with to build communities of health in 2018. We thank each and every one for their dedication and […]
