Celebrate Today and Improve Tomorrow

Today, as we celebrate Juneteenth across this country, we are reminded that while 155 years have passed, we still have a long way to go. 

The events of recent weeks have laid bare the fact that – despite all of our country’s progress since June 19, 1865 – racial injustice still exists.

I understand that many of us are struggling with our feelings.  Our community, state, and country need to do more, and do better. At CDPHP, I believe actions speak louder than words and we strive to do more every day – contributing to programs, services, and causes that support our community.

Just recently, we committed significant funding to a great organization in downtown Albany, A Block at a Time, and we will look to do more with like-minded groups that seek to lift our communities up.  As this work progresses, we will be sure to share.

Words also matter – and speak loudly, so let me be clear. Black lives matter.  These are three words that have a lot of feeling, a lot of meaning, but most of all, remind us to live that ideal each and every day. CDPHP is committed to just that.