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Causes: Community Improvement & Capacity Building, Education, Health, Health Support, Public Health
Mission: To increase health equity and eliminate health disparities impacting underserved communities through education, empowerment, outreach and collaboration with local organizations to inspire healthy lifestyle change. We focus on the prevention of chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension and cancer, disproportionately affecting underserved populations by working to improve health and well-being through programming and educational resources focusing on nutritious eating, stress reduction and fitness.
Target demographics: Prevent chronic diseases, promote health equity and transform the health of communities.
Geographic areas served: Underserved communities in Chicago
Programs: Our initiatives include wellness events, educational resources, community outreach through collaboration with private and public organizations such as churches, schools community centers and park districts.