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About Social and Health Equities, Inc.
Social and Health Equities, Inc. is on a mission to address the social determinants of health through sustainable partnerships with local, national and global organizations.
We identify community needs through the lens of the five social determinants of health and leverage technology to bridge access to marginalized and vulnerable communities.
"Anyone who has ever struggled with poverty knows how extremely expensive it is to be poor." - James Baldwin
Causes We Care About
Social and Health Equities, Inc. is on a mission to address the social determinants of health through sustainable partnerships with local, national and global organizations. We identify community needs through the lens of the five social determinants of health and leverage technology to bridge access to marginalized and vulnerable communities.
Tackling unemployment, food insecurity & housing instability.
Raising the bar on child development, literacy, language & adult education.
Providing access to quality health care services.
Mitigating crime, violence & poor housing conditions.
Paving the path to parity for marginalized communities.
Why Health Matters
0M
people in the U.S. lived
in poverty in 2018.
0M
people in the U.S.
cannot read in 2018.
0M
children in the U.S. live
in ‘food insecure’ homes.
0%
of LGBT people experience
health discrimination.
Small donations make a big impact.
The conditions in which some people live explain in part why some people may be healthier than others and why some are not as healthy as they could be. A small donation can give a big impact. Consider donating to Social and Health Equities, Inc. to advance conversations around the social issues of our day. Your donations are 100% directed towards our social projects.
SHEquity Donation
“I believe every individual is entitled to equity so that they can be the best that they can be.” Chris, Founder of Social and Health Equities, Inc.
“A person’s health is more than just what happens inside a doctor’s office. Their job, education, access to food and living situation also affects their health.” Asha, Social and Health Equities, Inc. Volunteer
“It’s important to understand the whole person and their individual circumstances. Not the other way around. This is what creates a path to parity.” Cesar, Social and Health Equities, Inc. Volunteer
“Nothing is more fulfilling than putting people on the path to better health, success in employment and access to education.” Jennifer, Social and Health Equities, Inc. Volunteer
“Our goal is to empower individuals to live fulfilling lives and build stronger communities. It’s fulfilling work and I’m proud to play a small role.” Mesha, Social and Health Equities, Inc. Volunteer
News & Views
- CDC warns of <em>Salmonella</em> Infections linked to Contaminated Basil sold at Trader Joe’s
- CDC’s Disease Detectives Share Findings from the Forefront of Public Health
- New U.S Global Health Security Strategy Advances Commitment to Protect Americans and People Around the World from Emerging Health Threats
- CDC Investigating Harmful Reactions to Counterfeit Botox
- CDC Data Modernization Efforts Accelerate Nation’s Ability to Detect and Rapidly Respond to Health Threats
- CDC Data Modernization Efforts Accelerate Nation’s Ability to Detect and Rapidly Respond to Health Threats
- Transcript for Vital Signs: Health-Related Social Needs Can Keep Women from Getting Lifesaving Mammograms
- Cost and Access Are Not the Only Barriers Women Face in Getting Lifesaving Mammograms
- Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus Infection Reported in a Person in the U.S.
- CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s Impact Wellbeing™ Campaign Releases Hospital-Tested Guide to Improve Healthcare Worker Burnout