Each session included a swimming class to help them improve cardiovascular and pulmonary capacity and to learn water safety. Volunteers also met with family members to promote more asthma-friendly home environments by lessening the presence of allergens such as dust and mold. The program was so successful, Mansell and the volunteers are planning another 12-week swim program in the fall. Under the direction of Vaz, the girls learned healthy eating habits and the importance of regular exercise. A family help desk, located at HCH and supervised by Alario, provides families with information about health insurance, food and housing cash assistance, child care, job training and domestic violence intervention.
Students learn to interact with people of different socioeconomic backgrounds.
They also are able to directly help members of the community, and to help us to provide services to more people in need. By using this website, you accept the terms of our user agreement . Please read it.