The Colorado Trust (“The Trust”) recognizes that policy change is imperative to rectify health and racial inequities that have persisted for centuries. We believe that when communities have power, they will be able to contribute to policies that address the social determinants of health and reduce health inequities, thereby improving the health and well-being of their members.
The Trust’s Building and Bridging Power strategy aims to build power among communities in Colorado that have been historically disenfranchised, so that they can make systems more equitable and have more influence over the policy decisions that impact them and their health. The strategy supports the bridging of power across communities, community organizing groups, statewide policy advocacy organizations and media outlets. (author abstract)