Harlem Wellness Center
The Harlem Wellness Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization created to provide health programming in communities that are consequently most vulnerable to adult onset diseases (diabetes, obesity, hypertension, heart disease) preventable by lifestyle choices. Their goal is to make high quality holistic health and wellness services accessible for all.
- Year
- 2024
- Purpose
- The CCS grant will work to address health disparity and support the mental, emotional and physical health by providing access to high quality, free yoga in a welcoming, supportive environment, facilitated by skilled and experienced instructors.
- Amount
- $6,000
- Year
- 2023
- Purpose
- To continue to provide educational programming in nutrition and exercise to the community.
- Amount
- $5,000
- Year
- 2022
- Purpose
- The purpose of this grant is to expand the work Harlem Wellness Center is doing in the areas of nutrition education, health coaching, and support on individual and community levels.
- Amount
- $5,000
- Year
- 2021
- Purpose
- The grant will support the Community Health and Wellness, seeking to improve neighborhood health by expanding access to and demand for nutritious foods, and access to safe places where residents can be more physically active.
- Amount
- $5,000
- Year
- 2020
- Purpose
- The CCS grant will continue to support the Active Bodies Yoga Program. This will increase the number of Morningside Heights and Harlem residents experiencing evidence-based health benefits of yoga.
- Amount
- $3,000
- Year
- 2019
- Purpose
- The CCS grant funded two programs "Power of Nature" and "Active Bodies", which includes health walks and wellness retreats.
- Amount
- $3,000