Sound Foundation for Public Health
The Sound Foundation for Public Health will serve as a “force multiplier” for the Snohomish County Health Department to expand its reach and engage the community to make behavior changes that will improve health outcomes.
The Sound Foundation for Public Health's primary goal is to promote a healthier community and specifically to provide support for the priorities identified in community health assessments and community health improvement plans completed by the Snohomish County Health Department and/or emerging public health issues in Snohomish County.
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Why It Matters
The Foundation was established to fill a gap in local public health funding. As a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit entity, the Foundation is eligible to pursue many funding sources unavailable to the Snohomish County Health Department. By filling that gap in funding, the Foundation will facilitate a comprehensive community response to local public health challenges through disease prevention, health promotion, and protection from environmental threats.
The Sound Foundation for Public Health is committed to support initiatives for health-related education, care and services to individuals and communities within Snohomish County and the north Puget Sound region. It will provide and support the Snohomish County Health Department through the use of cooperative resources and community-based initiatives for those purposes through programs and services that provide innovative approaches to improve the health of all individuals in our community.
The Sound Foundation for Public Health will promote greater health and well-being for residents by providing support to the Snohomish County Health Department and the broader community to increase equity and equitable community engagement, strengthen the public health infrastructure, create and promote collaborative community and public health opportunities for current and future public health professionals, and address emerging public health issues.
Who We Serve
The Sound Foundation for Public Health acts cooperatively with the Snohomish County Health Department and other public and private organizations to provide public health services within Snohomish County and the north Puget Sound region. As a charitable organization, we strive to be flexible and responsive to the citizens of the north Puget Sound region and pursue financial resources that the Snohomish County Health Department can use to serve their needs directly
Funding Needs
The program priorities for the Sound Foundation for Public Health include:
Maternal/Family Child Health
Violence Prevention
Immunizations