Grassroots Health

Thanks to your incredible support, we raised $7,650 last week! While we didn’t hit our 10k goal, this amount will significantly enhance our programs this semester. We can now expand Grassroots Health services to more middle school classes and boost resources for our students and student-athletes. A special SHOUTOUT to all GW-alumni donors for making up the majority of the contributions! We’re excited to kick off our fall programs and share the impact of your generosity along the way.

Keep following along for content as we start up programming and the training of new NCAA athletes 🫵 😁

Our training fellows had a great experience leading summer programs with DC Department of Parks and Recreation and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington! They were able to put their curricula expertise to practice, facilitating comprehensive health education programs for DC youth and forming meaningful relationships along the way.

If you want to learn more about the Summer 2024 Training Fellows, read their bios on our website: https://grassrootshealth.us/about/ -fellows

Although we're happy it's Summer, at GRH we miss seeing our students at weekly programs! Looking back on photos/videos from the Spring of 2024 only makes us more hyped for Fall programs to begin.

If you're also reminiscing about the GRH Academic Year 2023-24, check out our End of Year Report! You will find impact data, quotes, photos, and more highlights regarding middle school programs, Grassroots Fam, & Grassroots Connect - LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11XsKon7MvW-2GMBM5WpK_DIe8Mno0ZB8/view?usp=drivesdk

We're thrilled to announce that after a rigorous selection process, the Grassroots Health Board has appointed Jane Wallis as our new Executive Director, effective June 15, 2024!

Jane brings a wealth of experience, a deep passion for the GRH mission, and an unwavering commitment to our core values. Her leadership promises a bright and innovative future for our organization.

In her previous role at Grassroots Health, Jane was instrumental in developing our curriculum and forging strong community connections. Her efforts have significantly driven our growth and fostered a collaborative and inclusive culture.

We are confident that under Jane's leadership, Grassroots Health will continue to thrive and reach new heights.

Congratulations, JDub! We can't wait to see what the future holds 🎉🌟

FACT: we are thankful for each and every one of you ☺️ wishing you all an amazing day with loved ones, Happy Thanksgiving!
[enjoy this photo from a Fact or Nonsense game in the OG Era]

Follow along the Grassroots Health ERAS TOUR, which is running until Giving Tuesday (Nov. 28th)!

Swipe through to relive the many eras of Grassroots Health from 2009 to now. Each era has brought amazing individuals together to increase comprehensive health education in the community, but WHICH ERA CAN RAISE THE MOST donations this giving season?! By Nov. 28th (a WEEK from today), we strive to raise $20K to help us reach all middle schools seeking a partnership with Grassroots Health. Help us get there by:
- Donating to our website, or Venmo/Cashapp (make sure you comment which era you’re donating to!)
- Reaching out to friends/family
- Fundraising on your own platform and then donating the funds to GRH
- Buying GRH Eras gear off our merch store! (Gift ideas for friends/family??)
⬆️ All links in our Linktree in bio
⬆️ Every $10 you donate will get you one entry to our drawing for various offerings (Call Your Mother, Solidcore, Compass Coffee, & more 👀)

Ian "Lil Wheels" Wheeler was selected as a Stigma Warrior Award recipient in the 2023 International Conference on Stigma for going above and beyond to fight stigma and discrimination in DC schools with Grassroots Health. Lil Wheels is a site coordinator for Grassroots Health at KIPP DC Academies: Will & Valor. He consistently shows up for students, is a mentor to other athlete coaches, and is using his platform as a Howard Football player to help young kids, particularly, young boys, understand that caring about health and talking about challenging things in our lives is important for so many reasons. Congrats, Ian! This award is well deserved ❤️

Reminder that Fight For Children's Youth Sports Day event is tomorrow from 10am-2pm at The Fields at RFK Campus. If you are able to make it, you will be greeted with fun games, music, food trucks, and the chance to make connections with the DC community.

Register through our LinkTree (in Bio)

If you’re in the DMV area Saturday, Aug 19th, head to Fight for Children’s Youth Sports Day! This is a FREE event with a DJ, live music, giveaways, food trucks, and sponsors and community organizations.

Everyone is welcome, there are interactive, fun, and educational sports-based activities for participants of all ages and skill levels. You will get the chance to connect with the DC community and learn more about how Fight For Children is impacting the youth.

We hope you are able to stop by this amazing event! Register through our LinkTree (in Bio)

In Grassroots Physical Health cirriculum, athletes encourage our youth to find unique ways to stay active even when weather conditions make it difficult to get outside. What’s your favorite way to stay active during winter?
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Grassroots Health just wrapped up our Spring 2023 training for new and returning athletes! 🎉 It never gets old witnessing the passion, commitment, and spirit of student-athletes from different universities coming together. 🫶

At , we know that health education is key. We seek to empower and equip athletes with the knowledge they need to facilitate health education in our local middle schools.

Thanks to everyone who joined us, we’re looking forward to continuing our journey together toward healthy living!

Interested in being a Grassroots Student Athlete Coach? Check out our registration link in the bio! While you’re here, check out some snapshots of past trainings!!

Interested in training to be a Grassroots Coach? Check out the registration link in the bio! Here are some snapshots of previous trainings! 🫶💙💚

Thank you to the Risa Fund and Gail Schonfeld for believing in us and our vision for a healthier generation of youth - here's her Q&A on supporting our expansion to Philadelphia!

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The Risa Fund Offers Seed Funding to Support Grassroots Health's Expansion to Philadelphia - Grassroots Health Grassroots Health is thrilled and grateful to announce a seed gift from The Risa Fund to support our initial pilot of programming in Philadelphia, which is scheduled to get off the ground this month. The Risa Fund has been supporting DC-based organizations active in promoting mental health, wellbein...

Thank you for not only helping us meet our goal, but helping us surpass our goal this giving season. It's unbelievable that your support has raised $17,735 for Grassroots Health

Take a trip down memory lane with Grassroots Wrapped 2022! Thank you to all that helped us get where we are today. We can't wait to keep this momentum going into 2023!

P.S. What you think Grassroots Health's theme song would be? Comment below 🎵🎤🎶

That’s all, folks!! Thank you to everyone who helped make our fall semester as AMAZING as it was! We can’t wait for 2022, and to bring our love to PHILLY!

Big news! has recognized us as a Healthy People 2030 Champion for our work to improve health and well-being! We’re honored to be recognized for our work to help achieve the Healthy People 2030 vision. Learn more about what the Champion program is — and how you can get involved: https://health.gov/healthypeople/about/healthy-people-2030-champion-program

Donations and supportive messages continue to roll in - and there is so much joy in our hearts! Giving Tuesday may be over, but our initiative is still in full swing! Any amount you give now through the end of the year will go toward expanding our impact. That way, hundreds of students will have new opportunities to learn and reflect on their health in fun ways, with loving support of college athlete mentors! https://grassrootshealth.us/donate/

This evening on Giving Tuesday 2022, we're reflecting on what today is all about: CELEBRATING accomplishments from this fall, ADVOCATING for health equity, and GROWING our impact + network of supporters.

Thank you for helping us do all three, and Giving Tuesday is NOT OVER yet!! We are about half of the way to our $15,000 goal. Please help out in any way you can to finish the night strong and kickstart programs in 5 NEW SCHOOLS. Link to Give: https://grassrootshealth.us/donate/