COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & HEALTH EQUITY GOALS
Keep it Steppin’— With NAHSE CT’s effort to engage membership in community building as we continue to implement virtual programing, Elisabeth Michel enthusiastically committed to supporting the group by organizing, with support from community organizations, a month challenge among members to reach 1 million steps! Support from Total Fit Studio and Off the Tracks generated lots of enthusiasm and participation that drove us past our target to over 1.8 million steps.
In this month’s blog post, we highlight how when organizations commit to engaging the communities they serve in a meaningful way, they can help push efforts to achieve overall improvement in population health outcomes. Learn more about our sponsoring organizations below:
Off The Tracks
Owners: Malcolm and Jade Greene
Description: Off The Tracks is a Black-owned smoothie and tea bar, serving New Haven, CT. New Haven natives Malcolm and Jade Greene opened their shop in January 2021, and its wide array of energy-boosting drinks reflects their love and value for healthy eating and active living. With a commitment to serving flavorful and all-natural beverages, Off The Tracks offers plant-based protein shakes, refreshing energy teas, as well as protein coffees. Their numerous selections include gluten-free & vegan options, along with a children's menu. Off The Tracks is located at 522 State Street in New Haven.
In their words: “We decided to open Off The Tracks because we are passionate about creating a safe place for people to come together. To bring a healthy alternative to a community that I love. We hope that more people of color embrace and continue their journey on a healthy lifestyle as it truly impacts our bodies. That they find joy in fueling their bodies with fun alternatives such as delicious protein shakes or energy teas”.
Channels:
-Facebook: https://facebook.com/pages/category/Smoothie---Juice-Bar/Off-The-Tracks-102321218369888/
-Instagram: @offthe.tracks
-Website is www.ctnlife.com
Total Fit Studio
Owner: Gabriela Peralta
Description: Total Fit Studio is a woman-owned fitness studio that serves as a home and community for women from all walks of life. Owner Gabriela Peralta and her diverse team of coaches are committed to empowering women, building community, and promoting strength and healthy lifestyles, and fun. Based in West Hartford, the Total Fit team offer both in-person and virtual classes, tailoring their engaging fitness programs to the needs and goals of each client.
In her words: “I opened in 2017 to share my lifestyle regarding health and fitness. My hope for people that come to my studio is to find a place where women can find the best form of exercise for them and connect with a community of empowering women worldwide. Total Fit has an international reach. After the pandemic, expanded services internationally through offering virtual classes. Has been quite a success! It offers 1-on-1 training virtual, and virtual classes. Everything offered in the studio before can now be delivered online to anywhere. The vision for communities of color when it comes to healthy living is that I would want people of color to experience health and fitness, prioritize their health, to live long and healthy lives”.
Channels:
-Instagram: @totalfitstudio
-Facebook: https://facebook.com/totalfitstudioct/
-Web:https://www.totalfit.studio/