Building health equity through community power
Our initiatives are designed by and with the communities they serve. Each program addresses specific health disparities while building long-term community capacity for sustainable change.
Health Equity Incubator
A comprehensive 12-week program that supports community-led health innovations targeting specific health disparities. We provide seed funding, expert mentorship, and implementation support to transform bold ideas into sustainable solutions.
Key Features
- Up to $10K seed funding for pilot projects
- Expert mentorship from healthcare and design professionals
- Community-centered design workshops
- Implementation support and resource connection
- Cohort-based learning with peer innovators
CHANGE Studios
Our creative storytelling and media production hub that centers lived experiences of health inequity. We train community members to become powerful storytellers and advocates for change.
Key Features
- Digital storytelling training and certification
- Professional podcast production support
- Documentary filmmaking workshops
- Media advocacy campaign development
- Community story archives and preservation
Policy Lab
Research and advocacy initiative that connects community voices directly to policy change at local and state levels. We ensure that lived experiences drive evidence-based policy recommendations.
Key Features
- Community-driven research methodologies
- Policy brief development and publication
- Advocacy training for community members
- Legislative testimony and representation
- Coalition building with partner organizations
Community Health Fairs
Regular health screening and resource events in neighborhoods with limited healthcare access. These events are designed by and for the communities they serve.
Key Features
- Free comprehensive health screenings
- Resource navigation and care coordination
- Healthy food distribution and nutrition education
- Health education workshops in multiple languages
- Connection to ongoing healthcare services
Youth Health Leaders
Leadership development program for young people aged 16-24 who are passionate about health equity. Participants gain real-world experience while earning stipends for their contributions.
Key Features
- Paid internships with local health organizations
- One-on-one mentorship with industry professionals
- Project-based learning with community impact
- College and career pathway development
- Leadership skills and public speaking training
Barbershop Health Program
Innovative network of barbershops and salons serving as trusted health information and screening hubs in communities where traditional healthcare feels inaccessible.
Key Features
- Blood pressure monitoring and basic health checks
- Culturally relevant health conversations
- Resource connection and referral coordination
- Community trust building and relationship development
- Training for barbers and stylists as health advocates
Ready to get involved?
Whether you're looking to partner with us, apply for a program, or learn more about our work, we'd love to hear from you.