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Partnering for Impact: A Trustworthy Path to Impactful Giving
The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation is the trusted leader in advancing health and well-being across the Plateau, making it the perfect partner for organizations and donors dedicated to creating lasting,

Challenges in Rural Healthcare in the US in 2025
As the United States advances medically and technologically, rural healthcare continues to face persistent and complex challenges. These issues stem from geographic, economic, and systemic factors that disproportionately affect rural

Health Foundation Names Dr. Myrle Grate as Executive Director
The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation (Health Foundation) announced today that Dr. Myrle Grate has been appointed as its new Executive Director. The appointment comes following a search conducted by the

Feel the Summer Vibes
Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation Encourages You to Embrace Outdoor Exercise for Your Health Summer is a time when the sun shines brightly and nature calls us to go outside and

Health Foundation Announces 2025 LIFT Grant Cycle
The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation (the Health Foundation) has announced the start of its 2025 LIFT Grant cycle. The Health Foundation’s LIFT Grants will support and fund programs that focus

Building a Healthier Future
The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the residents of Highlands, Cashiers, and the surrounding communities. The organization is

Another Successful BEE Kind Mental Health Awareness Month Comes to a Close
As we bid farewell to another impactful Mental Health Awareness Month in May, it’s important to reflect on the progress we’ve made in creating a more understanding and compassionate world

Mayor on Duty – June 1, 2025
Mayor on Duty – June 1, 2025 Highlands & NYC It was late, and I was tired and sleepy. But I continued to think about our busy day. Sallie and

BEE Kind – How Reading Can Positively Shape Mental Health
In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, it can be challenging to find moments of peace and solitude. Yet, there is a simple yet incredibly powerful tool that is often underestimated: