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National Health Foundation
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Nonprofit improves health via housing, education
National Health Foundation
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Nonprofit improves health via housing, education
Overview
National Health Foundation addresses health inequities in under-resourced Southern California communities. It focuses on four areas—housing, food access, built environment, and education—using programs and advocacy to change neighborhoods where people live, learn, work, and play. It differentiates itself by a place-based, multi-sector approach that targets root causes and empowers residents rather than only delivering health services. Its goal is to remove barriers to good health so residents can live longer, healthier lives regardless of income or background.
About National Health Foundation
Industries
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
1973
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NHF won an $880,000 obesity-prevention grant in January 2026.
- The Pico-Union recuperative care pilot with L.A. Care adds beds and credibility.
- The planned San Fernando Valley meal site expands NHF into senior nutrition services.
What critics are saying
- 2023 discrimination claims against NHF created reputational damage and management distraction.
- Dependence on health-plan contracts exposes NHF to reimbursement churn and utilization changes.
- If CalAIM or partner referrals slow, NHF's occupancy and revenue weaken fast.
What makes National Health Foundation unique
- NHF operates four 24/7 recuperative care sites across Los Angeles and Ventura County.
- Partnerships with L.A. Care, Kaiser Permanente, Anthem, and Health Net create referral depth.
- NHF combines medical respite, food assistance, and housing navigation under one umbrella.
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National Health Foundation (NHF) was awarded a capacity building grant for the renovation design of a commercial kitchen in the planned Congregate Meal Site for Older Adults in San Fernando Valley.
Through its partnership with ETR, NHF is able to work with trailblazing youth who serve as consultants with the goal of building upon its Be a STAR program.
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About National Health Foundation
Industries
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
1973
National Health Foundation is Hiring for 8 Jobs on Simplify!
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