Wellness

The Center's Wellness initiative supports personal, family, and community wellbeing. Small group programs provide resources and opportunities for individuals to cultivate a healthy mind, body, and spirit. These small group programs work in concert with neighborhood-wide initiatives supporting food security, financial stability, and community wellness.

What started as a food co-op years ago has evolved into a wellness program addressing many aspects of healthy living. Members have access to groceries and fresh produce. They also have access to education and enrichment opportunities to support their overall well-being including cooking demos and group therapy sessions.

Co-op members also gather for fellowship opportunities such as a cook-offs, neighborhood walks, journaling classes, and trips to a local farm. Even during the pandemic members have continued to meet, now virtually, to participate in mindfulness sessions and attend yoga classes.

The greatest outcome of the wellness cooperative is the lasting friendships that have been formed around shared experiences. Many Co-op members have formed deep connections with their neighbors which has expanded the groups' benefits well beyond the formalized meetings and activities.