Today we’d like to introduce you to Jacksonville Professional Chapter Of Sistuhs Inc.
Hi Jacksonville Professional Chapter of , it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
The Jacksonville Professional Chapter of SISTUHS, Inc. is part of a larger organization dedicated to empowering African-American women through community service, leadership development, and academic excellence. SISTUHS, Inc. itself is a national organization that was founded in 1992 at Florida State University.
The Jacksonville Professional Chapter of SISTUHS, Inc. was charted on November 8th 2020. Formed by dedicated individuals who are passionate about the mission of the organization and see a need for its presence in the Jacksonville area.
The Jacksonville Professional Chapter of SISTUHS, Inc. focuses on various initiatives such as mentoring programs, educational workshops, health awareness campaigns, and other projects aimed at uplifting the community, particularly focusing on the needs of African-American women and youth. JPC plays a crucial role in fostering leadership skills and providing a supportive network for its members while making a positive difference in the community.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
Mission: To improve the social disposition of underrepresented populations through community service, education, and other social services in our respective communities.
Vision:
Increasing political and social agency of African Americans
Increasing awareness of issues facing the African American community in local and global media
Increasing knowledge about and resources within African American communities to support self sufficiency
Increasing positive representation of African Americans
Increasing opportunities for higher quality of life through education, specifically
Increasing high school graduation rates of underperforming students
Increasing college enrollment and retention of African American students
Increasing access to educational and career building resources, and
Redressing health disparities and the subsequent effects
Providing culturally appropriate health programming
Raising awareness to the structural factors that require societal change to increase healthy lifestyle behaviors
Creating personal behaviors and community facilities that promote healthy habits
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpc_sistuhs/?igsh=a3BzajdtN3FubmIw
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jpcsistuhs
