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The Nord Family Foundation

To improve the quality of life, particularly for children, families, and the elderly, through grantmaking in health, education, and social services.

health families neighborhood

Assets: $200M · Annual Giving: $12M+ · Est. 1988

Website (440) 324-2822 info@nordfoundation.org

Funding Priorities

5

Community Health(Healthcare Access)Mental Health

Early ChildhoodEducation Access(K-12 Education)Family Stability(Family Counseling)

Leadership

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Lisa Nord Meyer

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Wayfinder

18 connected resources

Health Families

Mental Health Healthcare Access Early Childhood K-12 Education Family Counseling

The Story4

Kids Services Council Shows What Programs They Fundcscpbc.org

Berkeley's Guide to Better Teaching and Learninggreatergood.berkeley.edu

What You Can Do6

Affordable Mental Health CounselingHouston

AldeaDeFamilias Support GroupsHammonton

Con-Vivir Wellness HubHammonton

Who’s In Charge8

Twila CarterCity · Council Member, At-Large 3

Alejandra SalinasCity · Council Member, At-Large 4

Carolyn Evans-ShabazzCity · Council Member, District D

Veteran Suicide Prevention ActHR 6858 · Introduced

Tougher Penalties for Healthcare FraudHR 7569 · Introduced

Better Mental Health Care for VeteransHR 7735 · Introduced

The Journey

25 connected resources across 5 levels

Trail depth

Level 1

Get CuriousRead, watch, explore2 resources

Level 2

Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups9 resources

Level 3

Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteering

We are building resources for this level

Level 4

Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement8 resourcesYou are here

PolicyNational Social and Emotional Learning WeekThis federal resolution supports National Social and Emotional Learning Week in March 2026. Social and emotional learning helps students manage feelings, get along with others, and make good decisions at school and in life.

PolicyComplete Communities: Building Better NeighborhoodsHouston is investing in neighborhoods to make them great places to live. The city is building new parks, sidewalks, health clinics, and job training centers in areas that need them most.

PolicyEasier Access to DoctorsThis federal bill would make it easier for you to see a doctor, especially if you live in an area that does not have enough healthcare providers. It creates new ways to connect patients with the medical care they need.

+5 more at this level

Level 5

Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating6 resources

Focus Areas

Mental Health Healthcare Access Early Childhood K-12 Education Family Counseling

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