I am the Executive Director of a nonprofit focused on eradicating childhood obesity, a pandemic that has been exacerbated by COVID-19. Our team offers programs to children and families in underserved areas of Los Angeles where families are most at-risk for poor health outcomes. We offer programs in English and Spanish.
Since our entire team works remote, we have been using Peerspace to offer virtual workshops to families through our VIDA Health and Wellness programs. Each month, we host a two hour workshop discussing the importance of healthy eating, physical activity, emotional well-being and sleep.
Peerspace is on a mission to bring people together. We believe it is impossible to achieve that goal unless we also fight for equality and access to resources in the communities we serve.
Having a space to gather, create, and exchange ideas is an important part of any movement. In order to magnify voices that are often quieted, Peerspace will sponsor venues for people who challenge prejudice and fight for social justice and equality.
Each quarter, we will sponsor space for three projects that are relevant to our community. These projects can range from fundraisers and educational initiatives to art exhibits and photo series.
