Community Stories

Building a Resilient Community

Hear firsthand stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed through our programs and services. Your support enables us to empower individuals to overcome barriers to wellbeing and thrive.

Healing Circle

The Allied Wellness Center provided a four day Healing Circle series in August. Healing Circles are intentional spaces created to promote healing and connection, where individuals unite to share their stories, build trust, and foster accountability. Circles allow people to participate as they are able and to show up as their whole selves. It allows people to process and become aware of their thoughts and feelings. It can emphasize the shared experiences instead of our differences. Miss Alice Howard attended these Circle and refers to their value as she talks about the importance of “Community”.

“I have been here for three years and this is the first time that I have had a conversation with someone else in my community.”

“All I have time for is work and raising my kids - this is for me”

AWC Community Health Workers work in partnership with Community members towards Goals related to:

HOUSING

Eviction prevention; safe and healthy home

HEALTH CARE ACCESS and INSURANCE

Free clinic access; navigating appointments; obtaining insurance

IMMIGRATION

Accessing an immigration lawyer; understanding rights and responsibilities

EMPLOYMENT and CONTINUING EDUCATION

Higher wages; meaningful work; additional training, ESL

FINANCIAL LITERACY

Money management and future planning

MENTAL and PHYSICAL WELL-BEING

Preventing and managing chronic diseases; supporting mental health issues like depression and anxiety

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