Empowering girls of color to take control of their health
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About Us
our mission
Sisters for Health designs educational programs that teach young girls how to live a life of health and wellness.
our motivation
Changing the Statistics
Black women have the highest rates heart disease, diabetes, and obesity in the US. Black girls are less active than their counterparts. If we work together we can beat these odds.
our methods
Vegetable Gardening
Fitness Classes
Fun Runs
Camps
Resources
our mantra: engage, educate, sustain
We partner with schools, churches and other organizations to reach girls across our community and give them the tools they need to make a lifetime of healthy choices.
Sisters for Health Awarded Howard County YEP! Grant
Sisters for Health is a proud recipient of a grant from Howard County’s FY26 Youth Engagement Programming (YEP!) Grant Program to support our programs in Columbia, Maryland.
The YEP! Grant Program promotes youth activities and engagement through free, accessible, and supportive programming. Sisters for Health was selected due to our goal of teaching young girls how to live a life of good health and wellness through after-school and weekend programming.