Jun
The CEA trains residents to become community leaders. You will learn how to organize, advocate, and create change by building and working towards a shared vision for your neighborhood and community. Class Topics Include: Leadership Grassroots Mobilization: Building Capacity Community Assessment: Taking Action with Information Building the Coalition Advocacy, Power...
Jun
Calling all Walnut Hills residents, join us for a Father’s Day Block party, enjoy live local musical talent. Let’s celebrate fathers, learn about ways we can live healthier, longer lives and have a great time. For more information please call the Health Gap at 513-585-9879 or email us at ClosingtheGap@thehealthgap.org...
Jun
Click Here to Register! In the Mindfulness Meditation Workshop, we will cover what mindfulness and how it can play a part in your wellness routine as well as how to practice mindfulness, including hands-on mindfulness and breathing exercises. We will also cover the role of gratitude and how it interconnects...
May
Join the Health Gap for a 8-Week series that is designed to teach participants to make better food choices and also how to expand the reach of nutrition education by training participants to teach others. Sessions will also include weekly giveaways and hands-on cooking demonstrations. The sessions will be led...
May
In the Introduction to Stress Workshop, we will cover how to identify different types of stress, such as general stress, Race Based Traumatic Stress, and PTSD among others. We will take a look at what causes it and how to cope with stress using different coping mechanisms and different tools and...
May
Do Right! Healthy Steps is a free 8-week interactive wellness series healthy lifestyle intervention focused on the prevention of diabetes to help participants learn how to make changes for a healthier life. In this series, you will understand exactly what diabetes is and how it affects the body. You will...
May
Join the Health Gap for a 8-Week series that is designed to teach participants to make better food choices and also how to expand the reach of nutrition education by training participants to teach others. Sessions will also include weekly giveaways and hands-on cooking demonstrations. The sessions will be led...
Apr
Join the Center for Closing the Health Gap at our 16th Annual Health Expo in Washington Park on Saturday, April 27, 2019! This all-ages event will feature FREE health screenings, fun fitness activities and games, food, exhibitors, and entertainment with mainstage performances by Tyshawn Colquitt and Natural Progression. Visit www.ClosingTheHealthGap.org...
Mar
Join us for a day of discussion and fellowship on Saturday, March 16 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a Men’s Health Town Hall Community Discussion at Cincinnati Children’s MERC Auditorium located at 620 Oak Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206. This event is free and open to the public, tickets...
Feb
This 6-week interactive series teaches you how to cope with stress through mindfulness, art, nutrition, holistic health, and healthy relationships. During this series, you will practice skills to free yourself from unproductive anxieties and unhealthy behaviors so that you can experience peace and joy in your daily life. There will...
Feb
In this workshop, you will gain an understanding of Race-Based Traumatic Stress Injury (RBSTI) and the types of racial violence black families experience. Learn how the family can work together to use the mind-body connection in preventing further injury from racial violence. Date: Saturday, February 23, 2019 Time: 10:00 AM...
Feb
Sunday Connect Circle is hosting a free event, a Valentine’s Day Dinner, Reception & Master Class for Singles, Dating and Married Couples on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Renew Community Church. Learn about building and maintaining healthy relationships. Childcare will be provided. Find out how you can register and get more information by...
Dec
Join us as we report out the results of the Black Women’s Health Focus Groups. We will hear what black women have to say about their health and discuss it. Find out how you can be a part of a new initiative focused specifically on improving and discussing black women’s...
Dec
The 6th annual Citywide Holiday Celebration is going to be bigger and better. We will have two days and two levels of businesses, more fun and the best entertainment for the holidays. You can find gifts for everyone in the family, find businesses that you can use all year round...
Nov
For 109 years, Cincinnati has been celebrating Thanksgiving together with family and friends on foot. Come run and walk with us to start your day and earn an extra serving at dinner! The Thanksgiving 10K Run & Walk will occur at Paul Brown Stadium on Thursday, November 22, 2018 from...
Oct
Dr. Kent Robinson Invites You To “A Day of Wellness” on Saturday, October 13, 2018, from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, which will be held at the Mercy Health Bond Hill Facility which is located at 1701 Mercy Health Place, Cincinnati, Ohio 45237. This health fair will focus on many...
Oct
The Center for Closing the Health Gap Men’s Health Initiative is hosting a Men’s Health Town Hall on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at South Avondale School. The theme of the town hall is “Why Are Black Men Dying? The community health conversation will discuss why...
Sep
One hundred years ago the 369th Infantry’s “Harlem Hellfighters Band” gave what is said to have been the first Jazz concert on European soil in northwestern France. In recognition of that landmark milestone, the Cincinnati-Nancy Sister City Association is proud to announce the first Sister City Jazz Concert at The...
Sep
Dr. Jenny Laster Community Engagement Academy (CEA) Fun, Effective Leadership Training! 6-Week Series Training for students with no previous experience to seasoned community organizers Do you want to have a say in the development of your community? Do you want to learn how to engage and mobilize your community toward...
Aug
Celebrating family, uplifting the community and remembering our history UC Health presents the 30th Annual Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion celebration on August 17-19, 2018 at Sawyer Point. Thousands will get health screenings, find jobs, celebrate those making a difference in the community, and enjoy concerts from nationally-renowned performers—all FREE...
Aug
Join in for a day of fun and neighborhood festivities. Details Location: Hopkins Park, 207 Dorchester Ave. Cincinnati, OH, 45219f Date: August 11, 2018 Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM...
Aug
Join us for fun activities for the whole family as well as opportunities to get free health screenings, health information and get connected to community resources and organizations in Avondale. Location: South Avondale Elementary, 636 Prospect Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45229 Date: August 11, 2018 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM...
Jul
Let’s get moving and have some fun! Free Food, plenty of activities for all of our neighbors, families, and friends. Details Date: July 28, 2018 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Taft Elementary School, 270 Southern Avenue RSVP: Call 513-585-9879...
Jul
The Do Right! Block by Block Campaign is partnering with the Mount Auburn Community on July 21st to host the seventh annual Mount Auburn Block Party. Approximately 200 people of all ages, races, and professional backgrounds came together last year for an afternoon of neighborly fun. The Block Party was established...
