HEALTH & WELLNESS

Connect takes a holistic approach by leveraging community assets including stakeholder partners and residents to promote vibrancy and a healthy quality of life. Community wellness takes many forms, including art and cultural expression, civic engagement and advocacy, physical and mental health, recreation and a diverse array of fresh food offerings.

Strategy

In a thriving neighborhood, promoting wellness involves more than just physical health. It’s important to nurture the mental and physical well-being of residents, as well as foster a sense of belonging.

DATA

52.4%

Percent People Without Health Insurance – 52.4% (per Policy Map)

17°

Gulfton is 17 degrees hotter than the coolest Houston neighborhood (per TNC study)

PROGRESS

$18M+ awarded for Gulfton sidewalks

Hillcroft St. redesign

INITIATIVES

Community Connectors

FIT Houston Community Walking Program

Summer Camps

Community Kids Cook

RESOURCES

CCSC Food Distribution

YMCA Health and Wellness Programming Spring 2025 Registration Form

FIT Houston/Connect Community Walking Club