Heart & Soul
A collaborative effort among TCDC, the Black Nurses Association - Greater Phoenix Area and St. Luke’s Health Initiatives to reduce heart and lung disease among African-Americans and other racial/ethnic minorities. This initiative targets the homeless, teens and their parents, the faith-based and broader community and focuses on healthy eating, physical activity, cardiovascular and lung disease education, blood pressure screening, tobacco awareness and prevention. Initiatives include a Food Pantry, a Youth & Adult Cardiovascular Programs, Faith & Community Collaborative Summits, and Community Gardens, and Asset Based Communities of Practice. It’s all based on the assets, strengths, passions and gifts of the community.