The African American Health Coalition (AfAHC) held a productive general meeting, fostering collaboration among community health professionals. Attendees introduced themselves, sharing their organizations and health priorities, while also engaging in an icebreaker about their favorite aspects of spring.

Requests for Assistance:

• LaTina Starling requested a prostate cancer survivor to testify on HB 712 in Austin.

• Felicia Pichon sought information about a line dance instructor from a previous summit.

Featured Presentation:

• Lauren Vivian from WePair Health discussed job matching and workforce employment for community health workers and doulas.

Community Partners Upcoming Events:

• AfAHC Community Assistance Fund: Mini $200 grants available.

• FREE Webinar: March 25, 2025, on substance use and community health (Register: Link).

• Maternal and Child Health Conference: April 15-16, 2025 (Register: Link).

• Harvesting Hope, Healing & Harmony thru Theatre : (Contact Sista Moma Sonya at 832.277.1584 whatzthestory1@gmail.com)

• Financial Confidence Webinar: April 9-10, 2025 (Register: Link).

• HCPH School Health Convening Webinar: April 24, 2025. (Contact michelle.cajero@phs.hctx.net for more information!)

• HCPH Cooking Challenge:  May 2, 2025 (Contact Joana Dominguez - joana.dominguez@phs.hctx.net for more information)

• HCPH Stroke Walk: May 10, 2025 (Contact Joana Dominguez - joana.dominguez@phs.hctx.net for more information)