The People's Money (2021-2022)
#trie-pb community-led recovery
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Skip to resultsMentally Healthy Fair
A twist on your classic health fair with fitness instructors and ...
Mentally Healthy Fair
Scope: East New York, Starrett City, Cypress Hills
Budget: $40,000
A twist on your classic health fair with fitness instructors and health focused organizations who can support families. Community members would be able to meet the professionals that they will be encountering when they use the services. They will also be able to make appointments and participate in workshops for adults and youth.
The Community Wellness Experience
Well space is a space that will be dedicated to health and mental...
The Community Wellness Experience
Scope: East New York, Starrett City, Cypress Hills
Budget: $40,000
Well space is a space that will be dedicated to health and mental, and financial wellness, and will be designed to support all members of the community. The Community Wellness Experience is an opportunity to teach members of the community best practices in overall self care. Members of the community will be exposed to activities that include aromatherapy, meditation, healing, massage therapy, and education to support financial wellness.
Senior Wellness Brunches/Nights (Sip and Brunch)
Brunches/Evenings where Seniors can come together and participate...
Senior Wellness Brunches/Nights (Sip and Brunch)
Scope: East New York, Starrett City, Cypress Hills
Budget: $40,000
Brunches/Evenings where Seniors can come together and participate in activities that increase their wellness. Activities will include music, coloring, painting, storytelling and workshops around current mental health topics. All activities will be designed to create a safe, accessible space for all to participate.
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