Project Power Adult 2024 American Diabetes Association®
Join Project Power Today!
Project Power for Adults encourages behavior changes, improved knowledge, and confidence in participants so they can take steps to lower their risk for type 2 diabetes. Through weekly interactive lessons, small support groups, goal setting, and personalized health coaching, Project Power provides critical resources and tools to assess risk and encourages lifestyle changes to help individuals reach their personal health goals.
Kindly Review the Information Below Before Registering
Diabetes can impact anyone. However, factors like family history and lifestyle can increase your risk for type 2 diabetes. Understanding your risk is critical, especially for individuals in communities with higher rates of diabetes or at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Project Power is a no-cost program for adults 18+ that raises awareness about type 2 diabetes, promotes healthy lifestyle changes, and offers education for risk reduction and diabetes management.
Achieve Your Health Goals with Project Power
Project Power is designed to support you in reaching your personal health goals through:
Weekly Interactive Lessons
Small Support Groups
Personalized Health Coaching
Click here to read the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) one-page resource and learn more about what Project Power offers.
Registration Deadline: November 29th
Please review the following attached PDF for guidance:
How To Complete The Registration Survey– Please take a moment to carefully follow the instructions in the registration guide when completing the survey. Don’t forget to check the 'Yes, I want to share more' box in the final section. This step is important to ensure your responses are counted. Click here to complete the survey and register today with referral code C-2083.
The SPHC Foundation is pleased to partner with the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) to host Project Power remotely on a day and time that accommodates your schedule! The ADA's Project Power equips you with ways to make lifestyle changes and resources on weight management to lower your risk for type 2 diabetes and build healthier habits. Or if you’re already living with type 2 diabetes, help you manage it and thrive.
Get Empowered with Project Power
If you're living with type 2 diabetes, know that having diabetes does not define you. Get empowered through Project Power to manage your diabetes or, if you’re at risk for type 2 diabetes, lower that risk.
If you have any questions, please contact us at Sphcquestions@gmail.com. We’d be happy to assist you!
Minding Your Holiday Joy: Workshop 2
Minding Your Holiday Joy: A 2-Part Mental Wellness Workshop Series
Please note that registration is required to attend.
Join the SPHC Foundation for an inspiring 2-part series about mental wellness during the holiday season. The holidays can be joyful, but they can also be stressful. In this series, you’ll learn easy self-care tips to handle holiday pressures, creative ways to relax, and how to stay emotionally strong with the support of a caring group. Take care of your mental health while enjoying engaging and fun activities that make the holidays brighter! Click here to register for Workshop 2: Building Emotional Resilience During the Holidays.
Partnership and Sponsorship Opportunities
We invite local organizations to partner with the SPHC Foundation for our event! If you provide free or low-cost mental health support and case management resources to DC residents, we would love to have your representation.
Additionally, if you would like to support the SPHC Foundation’s efforts to provide free workshops for the community, we welcome your donations here. Your contributions enable us to continue offering valuable resources and events, and we greatly appreciate your support.
The SPHC Foundation is fiscally sponsored by the Greater Washington Community Foundation, and all donations are 100% tax-deductible.
If you’re interested in our sponsorship packages or partnership opportunities, please reach out to us at sphcquestions@gmail.com for more information.
We have volunteer opportunities available! If you're passionate about making a difference in the community, we’d love to have your support. Click here to fill out our Volunteer and Speaker Interest Form!
*Past Event* Minding Your Holiday Joy: Workshop 1
Minding Your Holiday Joy: A 2-Part Mental Wellness Workshop Series
Please note that registration is required to attend.
Join the SPHC Foundation for an inspiring 2-part series about mental wellness during the holiday season! While the holidays bring joy, they can also bring stress—especially with the upcoming election season. In this series, you’ll discover easy self-care tips to manage holiday pressures, creative ways to unwind, and how to stay emotionally resilient with support from a caring community. We’re excited to share tips and show you how these strategies can help you relax and navigate the holiday season, election included! Take care of your mental health with engaging, fun activities that will make this season brighter! Click here to register for Workshop 1: Holiday Stress Management & Self-Care.
Interested in attending Workshop 2: Building Emotional Resilience During the Holidays? Click here to register and learn more!
Partnership and Sponsorship Opportunities
We invite local organizations to partner with the SPHC Foundation for our event! If you provide free or low-cost mental health support and case management resources to DC residents, we would love to have your representation.
Additionally, if you would like to support the SPHC Foundation’s efforts to provide free workshops for the community, we welcome your donations here. Your contributions enable us to continue offering valuable resources and events, and we greatly appreciate your support.
The SPHC Foundation is fiscally sponsored by the Greater Washington Community Foundation, and all donations are 100% tax-deductible.
If you’re interested in our sponsorship packages or partnership opportunities, please reach out to us at sphcquestions@gmail.com for more information.
We have volunteer opportunities available! If you're passionate about making a difference in the community, we’d love to have your support. Click here to fill out our Volunteer and Speaker Interest Form!
*Past Event* Health Hustle Game Night
Join us for an evening of engaging discussions, games, and health education! At Health Hustle: Game Night & Preventive Health Mixer, our mission is to promote awareness and provide education on topics such as Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS, in collaboration with DMV community-based organizations. Learn about STI and HIV treatment, prevention, free and low-cost healthcare options, and tips on how to talk with your partner about sexual health. Network with your community and gain valuable insights into preventive health practices. STI/HIV testing will be provided by Us Helping Us. Get ready for engaging live discussions and Q&A sessions led by our community partners, hosted by Nia Smart.
*Past Event*-Sisters In Success: Empowering Black Women CEOs Mental Health
Event Recap: Sisters in Success: Empowering Black Women CEOs Mental Health
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Sisters in Success, a transformative workshop designed for persons who identify as black women CEOs, leaders, and entrepreneurs. The event was a remarkable journey of unity, growth, and self-discovery, delving into the intersection of success, sisterhood, and mental well-being.
Mission: Sisters in Success aimed to create an empowering space for black women in leadership, addressing unique challenges and fostering a community that understands, supports, and uplifts.
Challenge: We recognized the profound challenges faced by black women CEOs, from the complexities of leadership to the stigma surrounding mental health. Click here to read a manuscript from the National Library of Medicine. Click here to learn more from Dr. Ciera Grahm.
Solution: Through insightful discussions, expert speakers, and a transformative workshop led by our dynamic CEOs Hyacinth Tucker and Nia Smart, we achieved more than an event—we built a sisterhood. Our speakers brought the vision to life, offering solutions to the unique challenges faced by Black women in balancing success and mental well-being
To our attendees, your passion and commitment are the driving forces behind our shared mission. Let's continue this journey of growth and empowerment together!
Missed the event? Catch up on the highlights and stay tuned for future empowering experiences.
A heartfelt thank you to our generous event sponsors!
*Past Event* Intimate Encounters Art Showcase & HIV Awareness
September marks Sexual Health Month—a crucial time to reflect on sexual well-being not only within our local communities but also on a national and global scale. With a significant rise in sexually transmitted infection (STI) incidence worldwide, public health strategies are evolving, placing a greater emphasis on treatment than prevention. Learn about our event's impact here!