🌟 Celebrating Juneteenth! 🌟 Today, we honor Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in American history marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. On June 19, 1865, freedom finally reached the last enslaved individuals in Galveston, Texas, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This day reminds us of the resilience, strength, and enduring spirit of the Black community. As we celebrate, let's reflect on the progress made and recognize the work still needed to achieve true equality. It's a time for us to listen, learn, and act to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of our lives. In our NHC family, we are committed to fostering an environment where every voice is heard and valued. Today, we stand in solidarity, celebrating freedom, and renewing our commitment to justice and equality for all. Happy Juneteenth! ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #DiversityAndInclusion #EqualityForAll
National Health Corps
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National Health Corps (NHC) is an AmeriCorps service program administered by The Health Federation of Philadelphia
About us
The National Health Corps is an AmeriCorps program whose mission is to foster healthy communities by delivering and connecting those who need it most with health and wellness education, benefits and services, while developing tomorrow's compassionate health leaders. Through our partnership with AmeriCorps, we work to fulfill our mission each year by recruiting, training, and placing emerging leaders in resource-limited organizations throughout Chicago, North Florida, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Pittsburgh. NHC members complete at least 1,700 hours of service during their service terms, which usually last 42-46 weeks, in support of this mission. Members conduct service activities at NHC partner organizations, called “host sites,” that typically focus on one or more of three main focus areas: 1) addressing the opioid and prescription drug overuse crisis, 2) increasing older adults’ ability to remain in their homes with the same or improved quality of life for as long as possible; and 3) increasing physical activity and improving nutrition with the purpose of reducing obesity and related chronic conditions. Members are assigned a host site mentor who provides the member with mentorship and access to training/professional development opportunities at the host site. Members also participate in ongoing training, professional development, team-building, and opportunities for additional outside/group service and committee activities. NHC and its partners strive to ensure that members can contribute substantively to the capacity and reach of their host sites, and have a rewarding experience that exposes them to a variety of health-focused careers and settings.
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http://www.nationalhealthcorps.org/
External link for National Health Corps
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, PA
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 1994
- Specialties
- leadership development, community service, health education, public health, and national service
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Employees at National Health Corps
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Dr. Sonia Singh
President, Co-founder, Clinical Psychologist
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Tonya R. Richardson, MPA
Consultant, Primary | Nonprofit Management Consulting
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Kate Sullivan, MSc
MD/MPH Candidate at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
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Audrey Urban
CCHW, NASM-CPT, NASM-CNC, Sprint 8, Geri-fit, A Matter of Balance, Fit & Strong, Healthy Heart Ambassador, DPP Lifestyle Coach, National Health Corps
Updates
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At NHC, we are proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community in celebrating Pride Month! 🎉 🌈 Join us in celebrating Pride Month by checking out the amazing content created by our NHC Philadelphia members! Their stories and contributions remind us of the importance of diversity, inclusion, and acceptance in our community. Let's amplify their voices and show our support together! 💪 But our celebration doesn't stop there! This month, we invite you to join us in making a difference in our community. Whether it's volunteering, donating, or simply spreading awareness, there are countless ways to support LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. Together, let's create a more inclusive and equitable world for all. Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 Let's spread love, acceptance, and support in our community and beyond. #PrideMonth #NHCPhiladelphia #DiversityAndInclusion #CommunitySupport
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Join us for a Year of Service with National HealthCorps Pittsburgh! 🤗
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Happy Pride Month! AmeriCorps is committed to ensuring our efforts create safe environments for all our staff, members, and volunteers. Read more from AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith: I recognize the importance of having your identity respected and valued where you work, live, and serve. Having grown up at a time when I felt coming out as my authentic self would lead to discrimination, ostracization, or worse, I cherish the progress we've made so far. And, I cherish the fact that I serve in an Administration where a gay, Black man can proudly lead this agency and stand alongside LGBTQIA+ colleagues in this agency, the President's Cabinet, Congress, and so many other leadership roles, which just a decade or two ago seemed unattainable. At AmeriCorps, we are deeply committed to evolving and fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all our colleagues, members, volunteers, and partners. This has been a priority for me, and it will continue to be one for AmeriCorps. I've had the privilege of seeing our members take pride in their identity and empower our LGBTQIA+ communities to do the same through our programs WomenVenture and Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago. AmeriCorps members serving with WomenVenture are helping advance equality and expand opportunities in Minnesota and Wisconsin. They offer access to affordable capital, business training, and consulting programs to women, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs in underserved communities, helping them kickstart, grow, and sustain viable businesses. Meanwhile, in Chicago, Illinois, our members empower young people to build self-confidence. Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago's Illinois Safe Schools Alliance program promotes safety, support, and healthy development for LGBTQIA+ youth in Illinois schools and communities. For more than 16 years, AmeriCorps members collaborated with community organizations, schools and districts, and state agencies to help foster safer school spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth. As Dr. King stated, "We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly." We have made great strides and have so much more to do. Through the power of service, together, we will continue fighting for all people to have the dignity and respect they deserve. Because when we show up feeling free and proud as our beautiful selves, we create a more equal and just society.
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🌎🫶We’re always so delighted to highlight our incredible #Partners! This week, we’re shining a spotlight on National Health Corps (NHC). They’ve been working with us since the beginning, and were a vital #Team in helping us get off the ground. NHC members come to the farm quarterly, assisting us with soil health, planting, watering, building and harvesting. 🧑🌾🥕 💗🎉One of our valued NHC Members, Hannah, shared “I never knew that there was a Community Farm in the city. Volunteering here gave me a greater appreciation for the food that I eat and also understanding of the labor behind it. The time that I've spent here so far has been fulfilling." We’re truly grateful for the amazing #Volunteers we’ve connected with through NHC. 🏡🥬 👏🦋We’d love to have you get in on the fun! Come by to check out the beautiful produce we grow right here in San Francisco. Sign up for a Saturday Open Farm Day through our website. 🌸🌳https://lnkd.in/gBV9R9M3 #GivingBack #SocialImpact #UrbanAgriculture
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Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟 Community Hero Action is currently on the lookout for dedicated individuals to join their team as Community Health Workers! If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and improving community health, they want to hear from you! Apply now and be a part of the mission to create healthier, happier communities. #CommunityHealth #JoinOurTeam #HealthcareCareers
Experienced Leader | Non-Profit Executive Director | Radio Show Executive Director
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AmeriCorps joins the nation in recognizing the 20M+ public servants from coast to coast who make the impossible possible. Hear more from AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith and follow along as we spotlight our staff committed to helping national service make a difference in our communities every day. #NationalService #Volunteerism #PSRW #GovPossible
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🌟 May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we're inviting you to join us in celebrating! 🌟 This month, let's prioritize self-care and well-being. Remember, it's essential to do what's best for you and take the time to nurture your mental health. Whether it's practicing mindfulness, seeking support, or engaging in activities that bring you joy, every step toward self-care matters. Let's continue to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and foster a supportive community where mental health is valued and prioritized. Together, we can make a difference. 💙 Don't forget to also follow us on Instagram! : @Nathealthcorps #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #SelfCare #TakeCareOfYourself #NHCMentalHealthAwareness
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National Health Corps, Public Health Leadership is seeking new host sites in Philadelphia for the 2024-2025 service term! Each year we partner with organizations to serve as "host sites." These organizations will have an AmeriCorps volunteer serving 36-40 hours per week for 46 weeks. There is a financial contribution required to support the member's living stipend and operational costs of the program. If you are interested in learning more, please contact; NHC Philadelphia Program Director, Carly Bass at cbass@healthfederation.org #NHC #NHCPhiladelphia #publichealth #publichealthleadership #hostamember #partnerwithus
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🌟 Huge shoutout to our incredible NHC San Francisco alumni for her participation in the California Budget & Policy Center Conference! Her insightful contributions highlighted how her NHC experience continues to empower her in her ongoing efforts to serve and uplift her community. We're immensely proud to see our alumni making waves and driving positive change long after their NHC journey. Keep shining! ✨👏 #NHC #NHCAlumni #NHCSF #CommunityLeaders #MakingADifference #Policyinsights24
It was a big day at the Capitol yesterday! It was exciting meeting so many champions and learning about the bold solutions toward an equitable California at the California Budget & Policy Center #PolicyInsights24 Conference. In the afternoon, I made my way over to the Assembly Health Committee hearing. I'm grateful for the opportunity to testify for #AB2956 yesterday. It's an honor to champion legislation that safeguards Medi-Cal coverage for Californians. Thank you Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath for your leadership! I was also proud to give my 'me too' in support for #AB1975, which would make food a covered Medi-Cal benefit, having been a former National Health Corps member with the Food as Medicine Collaborative. Grateful for the Harbage Fellowship and the Western Center On Law & Poverty for making these opportunities possible!
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