Our Passion
At the Health Education Council, we cultivate health and well-being in under-served communities by leveraging the power of collaboration. With your help, we can make a difference.
News & Notes
How can you encourage the children in your life to be active and volunteer with their community? We have some ideas for how to get kids involved in giving back.
The Sacramento City Unified School District is encouraging teachers to set aside the cupcakes and pizza parties and find healthier ways to celebrate student success. The Health Education Council is helping teachers find fun, creative (and often less expensive) way to reward students.
If you want to live a more altruistic lifestyle, take advantage of the season of fall to dive into getting involved. Here are five fun ways to give back this fall.
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There are many ways to help us achieve our mission. Volunteers bring Health Education Council programs to life. Volunteers are needed to staff community events, assist in our office, and promote our programs at community meetings. Visit 'Get Involved' to learn more.
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Most health happens outside of the doctor's office. We are at our healthiest when the places we work, play, learn and pray support both health and well-being. Visit 'What We Do' to learn more about how we design programs to meet unique needs of the communities we serve.
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HEC partners with communities across the Sacramento region to make health and well-being a reality for all people. Our programs meet community-identified needs and are designed to address the underlying drivers of health. Visit our 'What We Do' section to learn more.
