2019 Mini Grant Winners: 38 Projects redefining health in our community

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THE ARTS LOUNGE IS A SAFE PLACE WHERE STUDENTS CAN ENGAGE IN HEALTHY ACTIVITIES UTILIZING THEIR IMAGINATIONS, STRENGTHS AND TALENTS.

THE GOAL OF THE B2I YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR CAMP IS TO INTRODUCE YOUTH, AGES 13-17, TO CAREERS OPTIONS FROM SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS WITHIN RIVIERA BEACH & NORTHERN WPB.

TRINDY GOURMET’S COOKING CLASSES FOR LOCAL YOUNG MEN AND TEENS FOCUSED ON FOODS THAT REDUCE ANXIETY AND INCREASE MENTAL SHARPNESS.

INSPIRED & ENCOURAGED YOUNG PEOPLE WHO WERE ONCE SEEN AS BULLIES AND HELPED TO TRANSFORM THEM INTO LEADERSHIP ROLE MODELS

PROVIDED AN 8-WEEK HANDS-ON, PROGRAM THAT TAUGHT YOUTH THE FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTHY EATING INCLUDING: READING NUTRITION LABELS, CREATING HEALTHY MEALS AND HAVING BETTER ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN FOODS AND FEELINGS

THE HEALTHY BROTHERS PROJECT EMPHASIZED THE IMPORTANCE OF MAKING HEALTHIER FOOD CHOICES & WORKED WITH LOCAL BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, AND SENIOR COMMUNITIES TO SPREAD THIS MESSAGE.

THE SOS PROJECT PROVIDED BASIC LAWN MAINTENANCE FOR SENIOR RESIDENTS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE IN PERFORMING ROUTINE LAWN TASKS.

EPHESUS SDA CHURCH INCREASED ACCESS AND EDUCATION TO HEALTHY FOODS BY PROVIDING FREE, HEALTHY MEAL OPTIONS TO FAMILIES IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

PROGRAM PARTNERED WITH RIVIERA BEACH YOUTH EMPOWERMENT TO TEACH YOUNG STUDENTS, AGES 12-17, HOW HYDROPONIC FARMING WORKS & HOW OUR COMMUNITY TO GROW ITS OWN FOOD. 

THE “BARBERSHOP TALK” PROVIDED A PLATFORM FOR MEN, YOUNGER AND OLDER, TO ENGAGE IN A DEEP DIVE AROUND THE COMMUNITY ISSUES AFFECTING THEM.

A PANEL DISCUSSION TO EDUCATE COMMUNITIES OF COLOR WHO ARE UNDERSERVED AND ARE NOT PROVIDED ACCESS TO ADEQUATE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. 

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AT JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL, WHERE STUDENTS LEARNED ABOUT HEALTH, HYGIENE, SELFٳCARE, SELF LOVE, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

PROVIDED YOUTH WITH YOGA CLASSES WHICH HELPED ADDRESS ANXIETY, OBESITY, AND DAILY DEPRESSION.

PROGRAM TAUGHT YOUTH ABOUT STDS AND HIVٜAIDS.

ADDRESSED AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN AFFECTED BY- OR AT HIGH RISK FOR- TRAUMA AND VIOLENCE IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES.

PROVIDED CAREGIVERS & SPOUSES OF WONDED WARRIORS WITH A DAY OF WELLNESS FOR MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT.

TAUGHT MAKEUP COURSE TO A WOMEN WHO WERE RECENTLY DISPLACED BY HURRICANE DORIAN. PARTICIPANTS LEARNED MAKEUP APPLICATION TECHNIQUES AND RECEIVED BUSINESS ADVICE FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN PURSUING A CAREER IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY, AS WELL AS MAKEUP PRODUCTS FROM STUDIOMINXCOSMETICS .

TRAINED & EQUIPPED FAITH LEADERS WITH THE TOOLS TO SERVE THEIR CONGREGANTS & MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THAT ARE EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THEY WERE ARMED TO SERVE AS A TRIAGE TO THOSE THEY ENCOUNTER & PROVIDE VICTIMS WITH RESOURCES & SERVICES.

USED PERFORMANCE ART TO HELP AREA YOUTH TO EXPRESS THEIR EMOTIONS & TO SPEAK UP AND SPEAK OUT. 

PROVIDED LOW-INCOME & UNEMPLOYED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT. THE CENTER HELPED INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME INTERVIEW-READY WITH PROPER CLOTHING, AS WELL AS ACCESS TO COMPUTERS AND INTERVIEW PREP.  

7-WEEK PROGRAM THAT INCLUDED NUTRITION EDUCATION, CONTAINER-GARDENING, COOKING, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT,  & PHYSICAL EXERCISES. YOUTH WERE TAUGHT HOW TO MAKE BETTER DECISIONS ABOUT FOOD, DESPITE LIVING IN URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS.

A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS & PROFESSIONALS TO EXPAND AWARENESS, ACCEPTANCE, AND AFFIRMATION OF AUTISM.

PROVIDED YOUNG LADIES WITH PROFESSIONAL UNDERGARMENT FITTINGS.  PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVE UNDERGARMENTS AT NO CHARGE, AS WELL AS EDUCATION ON THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING THEIR BODIES & PERFORMING DETECTION BREAST EXAMS. 

PROVIDED MOTHERS WHO LOST A CHILD TO GUN VIOLENCE WITH A SPECIAL DAY OUT.  THE DAY INCLUDED A THERAPEUTIC WORKOUT, LIGHT BREAKFAST, AND A TIME TO BE CELEBRATED.

A 6-SESSION, LEADERSHIP BOOT CAMP , WHICH PROVIDED LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRAINING.

HELPED NEW MOTHERS NAVIGATE THEIR WAY THROUGH THEIR JOURNEY OF MOTHERHOOD, INCLUDING PRENATAL CARE, BIRTH, AND POSTPARTUM CARE.

DR. ANITA DAVIS EXPLORED THE ROOT CAUSES OF TRAUMA AND VIOLENCE & SPOKE DIRECTLY WITH RESIDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY CONCERNING THINGS THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED, INCLUDING STRESS, DEPRESSION AND TRAUMA.

WEEKLY PROGRAM THAT TAUGHT YOUNG LADIES TO LOVE THEMSELVES AT AN EARLY AGE, BUILD SELF CARE, AND DEVELOP THE CONFIDENCE TO REACH THEIR HIGHEST GOALS.

HANDS-ON DAY OF OUTDOOR GAMES FOR PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN TOGETHER. THE GOAL WAS TO BUILD OR REBUILD RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH FAMILY-FUN ACTIVITIES.

PROVIDED A NUTRITION WORKSHOP THAT INCREASED THE KNOWLEDGE OF MICRO AND MACRO NUTRIENTS AND DISCUSSED THEIR BENEFITS FOR THE BODY. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED A COPY OF "DESTINY AND HOPE", A COOKBOOK AND A FRESH PRODUCE BAG. 

MARIE DEROSIER STARTED HER LOCAL CLEANING SERVICE BUSINESS. HER STARTUP INCLUDES AFFORDABLE PRICES FOR THE ELDERLY WHO ARE OFTEN UNABLE TO CARE FOR THEIR HOMES.

PROVIDED GRIEVING SERVICES TO  MOTHERS & OUTREACH TO CHILDREN & SENIORS WITH NEEDS BY HEALING TRAUMA, GIVING HOPE, AND BRINGING AWARENESS TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES.

PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO ADDRESS THE NUMBER OF PEDIATRIC PATIENTS OUR CLINIC SAW THAT WERE OBESE AND CASES OF JUVENILE DIABETES.

ONE DAY LEADERSHIP SUMMIT FOR WOMEN & GIRLS THAT FACILITATED DISCUSSIONS ABOUT LEADERSHIP, BODY IMAGE, BEAUTY, MEDIA, GENDER INEQUITY, WOMEN IN GOVERNMENT, AND CULTURE OF SEXUAL OBJECTIFICATION IN MEDIA. 

WORKSHOP PROVIDED THE TOOLS TO TRANSFORM PARTICIPANTS LIVES INTO A LIFE WORTH LOVING, THE POWER TO CHANGE YOUR MINDSET FROM VICTIM TO VICTOR, FROM MISERY TO MASTERY, AND FROM TRIALS TO TRIUMPH.