Health In The Water: Philanthropic Focus On Healthy Drinking Water For All

Event Type: 
In-Person Meeting
This is a HEFN event.
Major Issue: 
Communities
Chemicals
Energy
Environmental Health Basics
Geographic Focus: 
National
When: 
November 14, 2016 - 12:00pm to 5:30pm
Location: 

Oakland, California

Join the Health & Environmental Funders Network at the Waterfront Hotel in Oakland, CA for a half-day funder briefing focused on drinking water.  "Health in the Water" will dive into the national state of drinking water infrastructure, policies, and access and highlight opportunities to improve access to clean water for all.  

Funders who are interested in ensuring that everyone has access to affordable, clean drinking water should attend to learn more about this critical issue and strategize with like-minded colleagues.  Speakers will share stories, bring funders up to date on our current system, and spotlight opportunities for greater impact.

 

CLICK HERE FOR AGENDA AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION

 

Other questions? Please contact Karla Fortunato, kfortunato@hefn.org.

This event's planning committee includes: Pat Jenny, New York Community Trust; Amy Panek, Park Foundation; Nancy Stoner, Pisces Foundation; and Jalonne White-Newsome, Kresge Foundation.

 

Issue Area: 
Children’s Health
Climate Change / Energy
Environment (Air, Water, Land)
Environmental & Social Justice
Fracking
Health
Health Disparities / Social Determinants of Health
Human Rights
Sustainability
Toxics
Women's Health

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