A principle aim of the 1st Step Diabetes Wellness Center is community involvement and partnership. To this end, the Center reaches out to numerous different people and places, ranging from local politicians, pharmacies, and hospitals to local fitness facilities. The Center also offers sponsorship and employment opportunities to individuals and groups within the community.

Other opportunities for partnership include the Center’s presence at seminars and health fairs, marketing in a range of mediums, legislative input with municipalities, and mutual interaction and support with case managers and social workers. Research into the special needs, characteristics and challenges of African Americans living with diabetes is also a key area of partnership and support. Finally, the Center maintains strong relationships with other faith-based organizations and churches, forming with a wide network of partnerships through our through our association with Faith-Based Services.

If you represent an organization, or in any way wish to form a partnership with 1st Step Diabetes Wellness Center, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us via our “Contact Us” page.