Our Impact and Past Projects -

Helping Heart Pittsburgh Chapter

Project: “Food for Healing”

Overview: Focused on the intersection of nutrition and community health. The Allentown chapter hosted monthly drives to collect and distribute nutrient-dense food boxes to underserved neighborhoods.
Partners: Local mosques, churches, and food pantries.
Impact: Provided over 1,000 healthy meals and raised awareness about the link between diet and chronic illness.
Additional Activities:
- Launched a “Healthy Cooking on a Budget” workshop series.
- Partnered with local dietetic students to provide nutrition counseling at distribution events.

Project: “Community Wellness Fair”

Overview: Organized a large-scale health and wellness fair open to all residents in the Lehigh Valley area. The fair included free screenings, fitness demos, mental health discussions, and booths for local healthcare organizations.
Partners: Lehigh Valley Health Network, local nutritionists, and fitness instructors.
Impact: Over 300 attendees gained access to resources promoting physical and mental well-being.
Additional Activities:
- Distributed educational pamphlets on diabetes, heart health, and stress management.
- Offered free fruit and bottled water to encourage healthy habits.

Project: “Warm Hearts, Healthy Homes”

Overview: Focused on health and wellness for low-income families during the winter season. Students collected and distributed winter clothing, blankets, and basic medical supplies (like cough medicine and vitamins).
Partners: Worked with local shelters and the Carlisle Community Action Center.
Impact: Reached 50+ families with warmth and essential supplies, while also raising awareness about cold-related illnesses and prevention.
Additional Activities:
- Hosted an educational talk on “Staying Healthy During Cold Weather.”
- Collaborated with a local pharmacy to provide free flu shots.

Project: “Healthy Streets Initiative”

Overview: Hosted a series of pop-up health booths across downtown Philadelphia providing free blood pressure checks, glucose testing, and mental health resource referrals.
Partners: Collaborated with Temple University’s public health students and local clinics.
Impact: Served over 200 community members in a single weekend, many of whom lacked regular access to healthcare.
Additional Activities:
- Distributed hygiene kits and reusable masks.
- Organized a “Know Your Numbers” workshop to teach participants how to understand health screening results.