gather the people
Advancing physical and emotional health with a community-powered approach
strengthen health where it begins
the challenge
For generations, East San José has witnessed dwindling resources for community-centered care and wellness. These conditions affect our residents— our community experiences nationally high rates of chronic disease, stress, and loneliness.
our belief
Addressing these conditions requires more than clinical care. Long-term healing begins with community in locally-rooted solutions that support cultural connection, shared experience, and physical and emotional well-being.
a healing
hub for connection
We aim to remain a community anchor supporting holistic health through social connection with environmental education.
our initiatives
Here, families gather, move, learn, and care for one another in a welcoming, culturally grounded space. We strengthen social bonds and connection to nature through physical activity, nutritional knowledge, and routines that support a long-term wellness journey.
intergenerational learning
Over 425 children have visited our Youth Garden since Fall 2025
nature-based wellness activities
Culturally responsive nutrition
Over 100 folks have participated in our cooking classes