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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.
“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 new <em>E. coli </em>outbreak linked to organic carrots
- California confirms first clade I mpox case
- Measles cases surge worldwide, infecting 10.3 million people in 2023
- 2023 CDC data suggest the STI epidemic may be slowing
- Transcript for MMWR Telebriefing: Evidence of Recent H5 Bird Flu Infections among Dairy Workers and CDC Guidance Updates
- Onions served at McDonald's are likely source of E. coli outbreak
- Lassa Fever Suspected in Death of U.S. Traveler Returning from West Africa
- More cases reported in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders; Taylor Farms recalls onions sent to restaurants
- CDC Recommends Second Dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine for People 65 Years and Older and for People Who are Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised
- CDC Recommends Lowering the Age for Pneumococcal Vaccination from 65 to 50 Years Old