More than twenty years ago, GRAAHI was born out of a need to dismantle health disparities due to widespread studies showing that Black Americans experienced the most and worst health disparities in Kent County and the US in general compared to all other racial/ethnic groups.
Although great progress has been made, the COVID19 pandemic amplified that health equity is still not a reality. There has never been a time in which African Americans have not suffered disproportionate burdens of death and disease. To create unprecedented progress we will need unprecedented action. As we turn the page to the next chapter of GRAAHI’s journey, we must act with fierce urgency to eliminate health disparities, and for that we need your help!
Every year we give aways hundreds of backpacks filled with supplies.
Provide a Diabetes Education Session to a group of up to 50 community members.
Help support one student in our Pathways To Healthcare Careers Program.
Support 10 participants in our Senior Restoration Program at the KROC center.
Fund a full cohort of 15 participants to better their health.
Every dollar adds up to supporting our programs, staffing and outreach. While we receive generous support from grants, we need our community to support us at the grass-roots level.
Your tax-deductible funds will be used to fund community health clinics, community events, educational programs and support our general fund. You can specify how you want to allocate your gift on the donation form.
GRAAHI is a registered 501.3c non-profit. Your donation is tax-deductible and you will receive a yearly statement of your contributions.
Give of your time by volunteering to help us in the office, at events or remotely. Email us for more information.
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