Richmond, VA – During this season of giving, The Balm In Gilead, Inc. wants to remind us to “shift the way we think about our mind, body, spirit and health.” The Balm In Gilead, Inc. is a non-profit with a mission to address health inequities and disparities in Black...
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Heart & History: Addressing Racial Disparities in Cardiovascular Health
February is Heart Health Month and an important time to elevate awareness, increase understanding and ultimately inspire action surrounding cardiovascular health. February is also Black History Month – a time to celebrate the achievements of Black Americans, recognize...
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SC African American churches using gardens to address food insecurity
LINCOLNVILLE — An early model of self-sufficiency in the African American community, this historic town is now the launch site for what organizers hope becomes a national initiative to address food insecurity. Balm in Gilead, a Virginia-based nonprofit, is...
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Announcing the opening of the Bishop Richard H. Cain Community Garden in Lincolnville, SC
LINCOLNVILLE, SC (April 9, 2021) -- A group of nonprofits and members of the Lincolnville community will host the launch of the African American Church Community Garden and Food Security Project on April 10, 2021. This project aims to strengthen the collective power...
African American Church Community Garden and Food Security Project in South Carolina
Working together, The Balm In Gilead Inc. and The Black Church Food Security Network is launching The African American Church Community Project and Food Security Project - SC. The African American Church Community Project – SC is designed to support faith leaders and...