The Network for a Health California - African American Campaign is a public health initiative designed to improve the health of the low-income African American community by offering education, tools and training for advocacy, and policy development on healthy eating and physical activity. Its purpose is to empower African American adult women, ages 18-54, and their families to consume the recommended levels of fruits and vegetables and be physically active every day at least 60 minutes for adults, children and teens. The Campaign is also charged to encourage food secure households by promoting participation in nutrition assistance programs.
The Campaign works with communities throughout the Gold Country Region (Sacramento, San Joaquin and Solano counties) to create environments where healthy eating and physical activity are socially supported and easy to do. Strategies for educating adults and youth through faith-based education programs, community festivals, media, retail, and public and private partnerships are being implemented. In addition, each region has a Regional Advisory Council that provides input and direction to the Campaign on its strategies and methods for reaching African Americans. The Advisory Council is a membership of concerned residents, community leaders, educators, ministers, nurses, doctors, and advocates. If you are interested in becoming part of the advisory committee please contact dchapel@healthedcouncil.org.
Contact Info:
Denise Chapel
dchapel@healthedcouncil.org
916.556.3344
CONTACT
- Email: Denise Chapel
- Phone: 916.556.3344
FORMS (pdf format)
- Network for a Healthy California - African American Campaign Training Materials Order Form
- Network for a Healthy California - Retail Grocery Store Program Materials Order
- Network for a Healthy California - African American Campaign Advisory Council Subcommittee Membership Contact Sheet:
Want to join? - Materials Request Form:
Use this form to order materials for our Gold Country Region African American Fruit & Vegetable Program.