At second annual conference, leaders shared learnings and explored new ways to address the evolving and critical needs of their communities for sustained impact
VALLEY FORGE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 01, 2020-- Last week, the AmerisourceBergen Foundation, an independent not-for-profit charitable giving organization dedicated to supporting health-related causes, brought together more than 60 nonprofit partners and peers during a virtual conference to facilitate collaboration, share best practices and learn from one another. The event focused on developing strategies to address some of the most difficult issues impacting society today, including pandemic resilience, social justice and racial equality, health and community improvement.
"From our very beginnings six years ago, the AmerisourceBergen Foundation set out to make investments in local communities with goal of improving the health and well-being of humans and animals around the globe. We've remained steadfast in that commitment -- it's what inspires and motivates us every day and it's ingrained into everything we do," said Gina Clark, President of the AmerisourceBergen Foundation. "To affect real action, however, we must stay connected with our nonprofit peers -- even virtually -- to collaborate, inspire and ultimately foster relationships for an even greater impact. The AmerisourceBergen Foundation Conference creates a space for us to amplify our collective impact and create healthier futures."