LOCATION: St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Non-for-profit advocacy

FOCUS AREA: Children / Families, Education, Environment / Land Use, Health Care Delivery, Public Health, Public Policy, Race / Ethnicity, Social Inclusion

HEALTH EQUITY INITIATIVES: Our primary focus is addressing minority health disparities. We provide preventative health education to community organizations and individuals focusing on those health ailments that have a disproportionate impact on minorities, particularly among African Americans, i.e., cancer, diabets, cardio-vascular disease, mental health, substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV/AIDS. We also work with other health related organizations in an effort to address racial and health equity.