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Community Hero PA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that equips African American women with knowledge and resources to achieve equitable health outcomes, build financial stability, and lead in civic life. Through culturally responsive programs, we support personal transformation that improves the lives of African American women, their families, and their communities.
Our Vision
We envision a future where African American women are fully supported, resourced, and recognized as essential catalysts for community-wide prosperity, wellness, and social change.
Health
We advance health equity by connecting women and families to trusted information, supportive resources, and tools to navigate healthcare with confidence.
Wealth
We strengthen financial wellbeing by providing practical education and guidance that helps individuals build stability, reduce stress, and create generational opportunity.
Civic Education
We empower communities to understand their rights, elevate their voices, and participate meaningfully in the decisions that shape their lives.
Measurable Community Impact Initiatives
mental health certification support
event ATTENDEES & PARTICIPANTS
Annual FREE Health Summit
UNIQUE COLLABS
Delivering targeted programs with clear, quantifiable outcomes that support African American women:
Health Impact Metrics
- C.A.S.E. Program
- Reduced senior depression rates by average of 2pts (9 pt scale) targeted evidence-based intervention strategies
- Reached 500+ seniors with mental health support resources
- Her Health Matters Radio Show
- Digital Literacy Training
- Over 250 seniors trained in telehealth technology
- 98% participants pledged future utilization of telehealth services
EXCEL Fund (Purpose to increase cultural diversity in mental health and healthcare professional pipeline)
- Supported 38 African American students
- 95% pass rate for certifications
Civic Engagement Outcomes
- Build the Bloc
- Registered 1,500+ new voters
- Over 5000+ direct messages sent
Powering Community-Driven Events
We are dedicated to fostering real change through annual community-driven events. We create meaningful opportunities for education, connection, and empowerment. Our initiatives address pressing health disparities, promote civic engagement, and support economic stability.
Annual Summit
PA Black Prosperity Summit (formerly known as the PA Black Health Matters Conference)-An annual event focused on addressing health and wealth disparities and promoting equity in our communities.
Community in Action Festival
An interactive community event filled with EDUTAINMENT! Promoting wellness through health screenings, financial and community resources with tons of family friendly-activities.
Comprehensive Support Strategy
We deliver integrated resources that address interconnected health, economic, and civic challenges for African American women. Women are particularly negatively impacted by social determinants of health (SDOH), facing critical challenges in health disparities, economic instability, and barriers to civic engagement.
IN THE NEWS
Media Appearances
Our efforts to improve community health and well-being often capture the attention of the media. Through various news features and articles, our impactful work is shared widely, bringing greater awareness to the pressing issues we address and the positive changes we strive to achieve.
WURD Radio 96.1 FM/ 900 AM Earth Day Special Segment
Responding to Emerging Community Needs
Responding to emerging community needs by leveraging partnerships to launch targeted, short to long term initiatives that address disparities and promote equity which have included:
Health Documentary Screening
The Philadelphia screening of the The Ebony Canal highlighted the maternal mortality and outcome disparity crises of Black mothers.
Substance Use Disorder
Opioid Awareness Initiative that provided community education, resources, and addiction recovery support
Vaccine Education
Healthy Babies Philly which is an awareness and education campaign that focuses on vaccine accessibility for infants 0-2 years old.
Advancing Civic Education and Participation
Candidate John Fetterman- PA Black Health Matters Conference
Impact of Legalization of Cannibus Forum- PA Black Health Matters Conference
2025 Philadelphia Judicial Candidate Forum
Meeting the community where they eat, live, and play.
Explore stories that illuminate our programs, highlight critical trends, and provide actionable insights in our blog below. Discover the depth of our work and the strategies driving community transformation.
Black Infant Mortality Crisis in Pennsylvania: Why It’s Happening and How Communities are Taking Action
Black Infant Mortality Crisis in Pennsylvania: Why It’s Happening and How Communities are Taking ActionBlack infant mortality has reached crisis levels in parts of Pennsylvania, with especially stark disparities in Allegheny County (Pittsburgh). Black babies are dying...
Event Recap: The Philadelphia Ebony Canal Red Carpet Documentary Screening 2025
Two days ago, something special happened in Philadelphia. When we opened the doors for the screening of the Ebony Canal documentary, we knew we were hosting an important event. But as I stood and looked out at the room, I saw it was something more. The room was filled...
Judge the Judges 2025: Understanding the Power Behind the Bench
On April 29, 2025, community members gathered for the “Judge the Judges” forum, a collaborative event organized by Elevate 215 under the leadership of Executive Director LaTrista Webb, alongside several partner organizations including Community Hero PA, Philadelphia...
