Our Projects
HEALTH INITIATIVES
HOOP FOR COOP MEN'S HEALTH FAIR AND BASKETBALL TIP-OFF
Hoop for Coop Initiative aims to promote awareness of preventive health practices by educating individuals on essential aspects of healthy living through community programing. The health fair is an initiative for men to receive FREE health screenings, in an attempt to reduce health disparities in Summit County and the African American male population. The Minority Men's Health Fair will provide the community with information regarding various community support programs and health topics including Hypertension, Stroke Prevention, Nutrition, Mental Health, Financial Wellness, Insurance Options, Educational and Career Empowerment, Physical Exercise and sports health. The "Hoop for Coop Minority Men's Health Fair" will provide over 250 males between the ages of 21-50 with an opportunity to complete a health screening and participate in the Annual Hoop for Coop Basketball Health Awareness Tip-Off. This event is to honor the legacy of Kimyatta D. Cooper, a community leader who passed away unexpectedly of a massive heart attack while playing basketball in 2016, at the young age of 34.
HOOP FOR COOP YOUTH HEALTH FAIR AND SPORTS CLINIC
Educate and empower youth through preventive health initiatives and provide mentorship that inspires them to implement a healthy lifestyle. The health fair is an initiative for student's grades 4 to 8 to receive various FREE health screens. The youth sports clinic will include sessions on being a successful student-athlete, Academic Preparedness, Injury Prevention, Teamwork, Drug-Free Decision Making, and the Importance of Physical Activity to combat Childhood Obesity. Youth will also participate in an intense skills clinic facilitated by former student-athletes who have played collegiate sports
and graduated from Akron Public Schools GGCP
Minority Men's Health Fair
The Minority Men’s Health Fair will provide the community with information regarding various community support programs and health topics including Hypertension, Stroke Prevention, Nutrition, Mental Health, Financial Wellness, Insurance Options, Educational and Career Empowerment, Physical Exercise and sports health. The “Hoop for Coop Minority Men's Health Fair” will provide over 250 males between the ages of 21-50 with an opportunity to complete a health screening and participate in the Annual Hoop for Coop Basketball Health Awareness Tip-Off. This event is to honor the legacy of Kimyatta D. Cooper, a community leader who passed away unexpectedly of a massive heart attack while playing basketball in 2016, at the young age of 34. This health initiative is designed for the undeserved African-American male population in Summit County and surrounding areas.
Youth Health Fair
The Hoop for Coop Youth Health Fair and Sports Clinic is an initiative for student’s grades 3 to 8 to receive various FREE health screens (sports physical, dental exams, vision exams) provided by local community health partners. The youth sports clinic will include information sessions on being a successful Student Athlete, Academic Preparedness, Injury Prevention, Teamwork, Drug Free Decision Making, and the Importance of Physical Activity in an effort to combat Childhood Obesity. Youth will also participate in an intense skills clinic facilitated by former student-athletes who have played collegiate sports and graduated from Akron Public Schools. “The Hoop for Coop Minority Youth Sports Clinic” is to honor Kimyatta D. Cooper, a community leader who passed away unexpectedly of a massive heart attack while playing basketball in 2016 at the young age of 34.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
FOOD PANTRY
We recognize that during tough economic times, it often becomes difficult for struggling families to meet even their most basic needs.
Therefore, GGCPINC has partnered with Mt. Zion Baptist Church to assist families by providing grocery items to those families. Our hope is that we are saving them a substantial expense and allowing them to be able to put those funds towards the basic necessities of life
Annual Events:
Easter Holiday Give Away
Essential Give and Go
Thanksgiving Holiday Give Away
Christmas Holiday Give Away
** GGPINC also partners with many organizations within the community through their food pantry outreach**
Located at 327 Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Akron Ohio. 44310.
Contact Jerome Moss for more details.
CULTURAL ENRICHMENT YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Our enrichment programming is aimed to promote the change in the student's outlook on life by developing and utilizing holistic health education as it relates to the mind, body and spirit, music, cultural empowerment. The demographic that we will be serving is largely African American males and females grades entering grades 4th - 10th grade. Many of the families who serve live in neighborhoods that are entrenched by high crime rates, gang activity, and cycles of intergenerational poverty. Our students have to face social problems in the home and community such as criminal behavior, substance abuse and learning may become a lower priority for them. These inner-city students are less likely to complete their homework or come to class prepared with necessary books or supplies. This targeted population also suffers to the Summer Learning Loss at a disproportional rate as it relates to both reading and math retention. Parents will also be able to choose if they want their students to be involved with
GGPINC future youth enrichment programing
CULTURAL PROGRAMS WAKANDA EXPERIENCE
There is a great need for cultural exposure among African Americans as a means to increase self-image, as well as give root to a value system that goes back for centuries. Humans are cultural beings. We learn to communicate and understand our world through the context of our languages, traditions, behaviors, beliefs and values. Cultural identity enables us to feel like we belong to a community. Individuals who value and respect their culture don't see their differences from other individuals and groups as a negative. They see themselves as a uniquely positive entity in the fabric of humanity. This initiative is designed to broaden the understanding and appreciation of Multiculturalism, Diversity, and Social Justice. Our goal is to promote relationship building by establishing supportive and vibrant networks that are committed to improving the recognition and acceptance of dignity and worth in every individual, as well as motivate the community to participate in activities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
Past Projects
