Youth Connect Program – Weekly Session
Youth Connect Program - Promote youth development and provide social Emotional Support
Youth Connect Program - Promote youth development and provide social Emotional Support
The event will raise funds for Uhai for Health, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization established in 2010 to empower African immigrants and refugees in Greater Worcester to become healthy and self-sufficient, contributing members of our diverse and vibrant community. The 2024 Uhai for Health Spring Fundraiser will provide a mix of education and entertainment […]
Urging all to come together to fight the mental health stigma in our community. We have lost many people in our African community. We have so many people living in the streets, in shelters and in our homes affected by mental health. This event will avail to us resources and information to know how to […]
Objective: Strengthening community bonds and celebrating cultural heritage. Activities: Networking sessions, storytelling by community leaders, and performances showcasing traditional music and dance.
Activities: Workshops and seminars to raise awareness about mental health and connect individuals to resources. The program will include panel discussions with mental health experts, mindfulness sessions, and art therapy workshops. Focus: Addressing stigma, providing coping strategies, and encouraging open discussions about mental health.
Focus: Men’s health and well-being. Activities: Fitness sessions, health screenings, and workshops on mental and physical health tailored for men. Topics include managing stress, preventive healthcare, and fatherhood.
Celebration: Highlighting youth contributions and potential. Activities: Leadership panels, talent showcases, and community service projects. A youth pitch competition will also be held to encourage entrepreneurial ideas.
Focus: Destigmatizing mental health issues within the African immigrant and refugee communities. Offerings: Free health screenings, mental health workshops, fitness demonstrations, and resource distribution. Attendees can participate in interactive sessions on stress management and mindfulness.
Objective: Honoring seniors in the community. Activities: Cultural performances, games, and recognition ceremonies for community leaders and active participants. Workshops on estate planning and financial literacy for seniors will also be offered.