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 Cynthia Robinson @ crobinson@healthedcouncil.org
CONTACT
- Email: Cynthia Robinson
- Phone: 916.556.3344
FORMS (pdf format)
Want to join the Advisory Committee?- Want to be a Toolbox Partner? Learn what a Fruit, Vegetable, and Physical Activity Toolbox is, and how to participate!
Materials Request Form: Use this form to order materials from our Gold Country Region African American Fruit & Vegetable Program.
3950 Industrial Blvd. Suite 600
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Phone: 916-556-3344
Fax: 916-446-0427