Amplifying and catalyzing innovative health equity& civic health programs and initiatives in Wisconsin.
People are always talking about empowerment and empowering people and communities. And while the intention behind the word is good, it assumes that people don't already inherently have power. Embolden WI recognizes that while people truly do have the power to radically imagine a better future and to create community-driven systems change, we often lack the curiosity, connection, and courage to harness and apply that power.
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EMBOLDEN means to impart boldness or courage : to instill with boldness, courage, or resolution enough to overcome timidity or misgiving. Embolden WI is here to serve as a home for innovative health equity and civic health advocacy projects. We envision healthy, vibrant, equitable, and socially just communities and to achieve this, we are here to amplify and catalyze programs and initiatives to improve health outcomes, health equity, and civic health.
Interested in fiscal sponsorship?
Step 1: Learn About Fiscal Sponsorship with embolden
Interested in partnering with Embolden WI as your fiscal sponsor? Please take a few minutes to review our informational slide deck.
Step 2: Complete embolden'S needs assessment form
Once you've reviewed our Fiscal Sponsorship slide deck, feel free to fill out our needs assessment form to see if Embolden WI is a good fit for you.
Projects & Partners powered by embolden
 PATCHThe Providers and Teens Communicating for Health (PATCH) Program is an innovative, youth-driven program working to improve adolescents' health and well-being. |  ECCHOEngaging Communities to Change Health Outcomes (ECCHO) centers the voices and lived experiences of BIPOC women and non-binary people to drive policy change and transform local systems of power |  Building Families Alliance of WIThe Building Families Alliance is proposing fertility-friendly legislation in Wisconsin and providing networking opportunities for patient advocates and fertility professionals in their quest to build a family. |  Roots4Change CooperativeAs a sponsored partner, Roots4Change Cooperative is working to improve the maternal and child health landscape in Dane County by providing resources and information to empower families and challenge the system. |
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 AMIWIAs a sponsored partner, AMIWI's mission is to build a thriving, happy, successful, healthy community by bringing together the Kinyarwanda Speaking Community and their friends and providing a vehicle to support one another and implement programs and projects for the betterment of themselves and the community of where they live. |  KindredAs a sponsored partner, Kindred is a mental health platform designed to empower neurodiverse individuals in underserved rural communities. We combine predictive analytics with real-time, peer-driven support to proactively prevent mental health crises, reduce stigma, and provide culturally competent care tailored to those with ADHD, autism, anxiety, and depression. |
Health Equity & Civic Health
At the heart of Embolden WI is the commitment to health equity and civic health.
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Health equity is the state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health
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Civic health relates to the way that communities are organized to define and address public problems.
By focusing on health equity and civic health, we proudly recognize the powerful opportunity we all have to holistically and sustainably improve the wellbeing of all individuals through just and fair systems informed by and driven by community.
