The Helmsley Charitable Trust

Green Space Connections, a Helmsley grantee, recently broke ground on new outdoor space for Castle Hill Houses, a New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) housing development. Green Space Connections works with local communities to design and vote on outdoor spaces that meet residents' needs. Beyond Castle Hill Houses, three other NYCHA developments were selected as part of this initiative because they showed indicators of high health needs and climate vulnerability. Green space improves both physical and mental health, as well as reduces the impacts of climate-related events like heat waves and flooding. Read more about this initiative: https://bit.ly/4fFg6dm

We’re excited to share that Urban Pathways has been awarded a $300,000 grant by The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust! With this grant, Urban Pathways will serve as a member of the Steering Committee for the Collaborative on Housing for Health, giving us the opportunity to expand housing and health models. Ultimately, this generous investment from The Helmsley Charitable Trust will aid in increasing access to longer term housing for health efforts, leverage public funds for this work, establish a clearer picture of unmet housing for health needs, and generate recommendations to improve the placement process. Thank you, Helmsley for supporting our mission to combat homelessness through housing and support services!

Fibrostenosis is a complication of Crohn’s disease characterized by fibrosis (intestinal scarring), inflammation, and narrowing of the intestine — which has limited treatment options and often requires surgical intervention. The Stenosis Therapy and Anti-Fibrotic Research (STAR) Consortium, a global investigator group focused on developing pathways to improve the care and treatment of people living with fibrostenotic Crohn’s disease, recently published “A global consensus on the definitions, diagnosis and management of fibrostenotic small bowel Crohn’s disease in clinical practice.” The Consensus Statement is a critical step in providing clear recommendations on definitions, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of people affected with this disease. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eKRTi3MC Helmsley supports the STAR Consortium and their efforts to develop anti-fibrotic therapies for patients with Crohn’s disease through grants awarded to Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, and Alimentiv. #CrohnsDisease #Fibrostenosis

A recent study from the Fr1da Study Group at Helmholtz Munich and Technische Universität Dresden in Germany found that COVID-19 infection is associated with an increased rate of progression to clinical type 1 diabetes (T1D) in children with early-stage, presymptomatic T1D. More research is needed to better understand the association between viral infections and the development of T1D. However, this study adds compelling evidence to support the link to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Read this Helmsley-supported study: https://lnkd.in/e5Ugp47X #Type1Diabetes #T1D #COVID19

Today Hawaii became the ninth state to receive support from our Rural Healthcare Program. Our first grant goes to Wilcox Medical Center on Kauai and provides $10.6 million in support as they expand and develop their imaging programs and capabilities. Our Rural Healthcare Program has granted over $700 million to organizations and initiatives in Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, and two U.S. Pacific territories. In Hawaii, we aim to further expand our mission and bring better care closer to home for more Americans. This grant will enhance state-of-the-art care on Kauai through the purchase of a new MRI machine, upgrades to the existing X-ray room and technology, and support the Family Medicine Residency Program on Kauai. “This grant helps ensure that Kauai’s primary hospital has the latest and greatest equipment and training opportunities to serve patients," Helmsley Trustee Walter Panzirer said when announcing the grant. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3A4oAKS

Our Rural Healthcare Program is expanding into a ninth state. To learn which state, tune in at 4:00pm EST on Friday at this link: https://lnkd.in/eWFbjQFk

We recently expanded our grantmaking into American Samoa, a U.S. Pacific territory with limited access to healthcare. Patients in need of MRI machines previously had to fly to New Zealand or Hawaii for scans; with our recent grant that pays for the first-ever MRI on American Samoa, they'll be able to get them on island. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RLjAAX

Kyle Banks, founder of Kyler Cares Foundation, sat down with Cindy Hsu at WCBS | CBS New York to discuss the inspiration behind the organization, existing gaps in type 1 diabetes care for underserved communities, and how Kyler Cares is addressing those gaps through educational programming and community building. Helmsley is excited to partner with Kyler Cares in their important work. Watch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/gq-57fNJ #Type1Diabetes #T1D

We believe stable housing is the first step towards stable health. As a philanthropy, we support efforts around the globe to help people lead better, healthier lives, no matter where they call home. Access to quality, affordable housing is essential for a healthy life, yet for too many New Yorkers, this need is often not met. Our New York City program focuses on increasing access to housing and social services for those who are experiencing complex health and social needs. To learn more about our New York City program and its housing for health initiative, read more: https://bit.ly/4bTLuTL

Registration is open for our one-day session at #EASD2024 on September 9th, 2024, in Madrid, Spain! We are also accepting abstracts for our poster session. The symposium will feature leaders exploring key questions in the hypoglycemia field. We look forward to stimulating discussions that advance our understanding of islet biology. Register and learn more about this exciting event: https://lnkd.in/edyGBPHM #Hypoglycemia #Type1Diabetes #Type2Diabetes #T1D #T2D #AlphaCells #BetaCells #Glucagon