Community and belonging

Rhodes To Wellville, LLC

Communities should not merely survive systems. They should help shape healthier ones.

Mission

To strengthen community health and belonging through culturally grounded education, direct outreach, resource access, advocacy, and events designed with community voice at the center.

Vision

Connected communities where people have meaningful access to resources, trustworthy health information, collective care, and the power to influence the conditions shaping their well-being.

Goals

Increase access

Bring food, health information, trusted partners, and practical resources closer to the people who need them.

Grow belonging

Create welcoming spaces where people are seen as community authorities, not simply service recipients.

Build community power

Connect events to education, advocacy, partnership, and lasting pathways to healthier conditions.

Community offerings

Events designed around real lives.

Grocery and resource giveaways

Community-centered food access events that connect groceries with dignity, trusted information, and local support.

Heart-health programs

Programs developed with partners such as the American Heart Association to make prevention, screening, and heart-health education approachable and relevant.

Maternal-health events

Gatherings centered on Black maternal health, family voice, respectful care, education, advocacy, and supportive resources.

Faith and health outreach

Health education and engagement designed with congregations and faith communities, grounded in evidence and respect for agency.

Community wellness gatherings

Custom events addressing local priorities through education, screening, conversation, celebration, and connection.

Partnership design

Collaborative program planning for nonprofits, public agencies, health organizations, funders, and community leaders.

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