advancing black women's health, wealth, and civic power
Building Stronger Communities, One Woman at a Time.
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Digital Literacy Classes

Get help with accessing your healthcare provider’s telehealth app.

Depression Support for Seniors

If you are someone you know over the age of 60+ might be suffering from depresion, click here.

Community Engagement

We are always out and about.  Come out and join us or even VOLUNTEER!

Financial Support MCAT and Mental Health

Get financial support for MCAT or mental health professional tests, prepatory course, & professional membership fee.

Radio Show

Tune in to 96.1FM or 900AM on the 4th Sunday of every month for the “Her Health Mattters Radio Show.”

Annual Event

Annual Health and Wealth Festival is a free event designed to bring health screenings, financial resources and education to the community.

Our Mission

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.

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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.

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Why We Care

WHY WE CARE:  Our Health Matters

Black women experience significantly worse health outcomes across multiple critical areas. According to the CDC’s 2022 Health Disparities Report, Black women are:

  • 3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications
  • 40% more likely to die from breast cancer
  • Experiencing higher rates of chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease compared to women of other racial groups

WHY WE CARE:  Our Wealth Matters

Economic inequality profoundly impacts African American women. The Federal Reserve’s 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances reveals:

  • Median white household wealth is $188,200, compared to just $24,100 for Black households
  • Black women earn only 63 cents for every dollar earned by white men
  • African American women are the most marginalized group in terms of generational wealth accumulation

WHY WE CARE:  Our Electoral Power Matters

Despite their critical political engagement, African American women continue to face systemic barriers to full political representation. According to the Brennan Center for Justice:

  • Voter suppression tactics disproportionately impact Black women
  • Gerrymandering and restrictive voting laws challenge electoral participation
  • Underrepresentation in political leadership persists despite high voter turnout
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    Our Mission in Action

    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.

    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

    Measurable Community Impact Initiatives  

     

    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 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. Such programming includes:

    Community in Action Festival (formerly known as the Health in Action Festival)-An interactive community event filled with edutainment!  It focuses on promoting wellness through health screenings, immunizations, connecting community members to health-providers, financial resources, and family-friendly activities.

     

    • 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.

     

    Responding to Emerging Community Needs

    Community Hero Action Group swiftly responds to emerging community needs by leveraging partnerships to launch targeted, short to long term initiatives that address disparities and promote equity which have included:

     

    • Healthy Babies Philly which is an awareness campaign that focuses on vaccine accessibility for infants 0-2 years old

     

     

    • Food Insecurity –A partnership collaboration that combined the importance of providing nutritious food to underserved communities and sourcing from Black farmers.

     

    • Gift of Life Campaign – An ongoing partnership with Gift of Life to increase organ donation among African Americans through awareness and education

     

    Advancing Civic Education and Participation    

    Civic Leadership Development

    • Build the Bloc: Non-partisan voter education and mobilization program
      • Providing year-round civic engagement resources
      • Connecting community members to political participation opportunities

    Community Engagement Strategies

    • Hosting forums and workshops that:
      • Inform decision-making processes
      • Build political awareness
      • Reduce barriers to civic participation
      • Amplify African American women’s voices in local and statewide conversations

    Voter Education and Mobilization

    • Comprehensive voter registration support
    • Political process education

    Inspiring News and Media Coverage 

    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.

     

    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.

     

     

     

    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...
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