Community Health Equity
Community Health Equity is a collaborative initiative with SJSU Human Rights Institute (HRI) that centers the voices and lived experiences of community members to guide strategies for health and wellness.
Through active preventive programs, community education, and engaging activities for youth, families, and caregivers, we work to support physical, relational, and mental wellness across the lifespan.
Grounded in culturally sustaining practices, primary prevention, and an understanding of the social determinants of health, our programs emphasize the healthy development of children and youth, the well-being of families, and the collective strength of the community.
For Youth
- Neighbors in Nature, community-building program. We provide free arts activities, sports, games, and
snacks for youth and families at a local outdoor space.
- Mondays (September 14th - October 26th, 2026), cancelled if raining
- 5-7pm @ Payne Avenue Friendship Park
- Cocinando Juntos, interactive family nutrition workshops (Coming Spring 2027)
- Sobremesa, hands-on cooking activities that celebrate traditional dishes across cultures while
building healthy, shame-free relationships with food. By combining cultural food knowledge
with nutrition science, the program fosters pride, strengthens food literacy, and
supports lifelong wellness.
- Fit & Fun, physical activity program. We bring sports and games to a local space to encourage
movement!
- Unwind with Art, wellness program. We bring mindfulness-based art activities to classrooms to support student mental health.
Some of our youth programs are currently only offered through our active partnerships with schools and community organizations. If your organization is interested in partnering with us, send us an email at hdcc@sjsu.edu!
For Caregivers
- Poder de familias, family skills and empowerment discussions
- Mondays (September 14th - October 26th, 2026), cancelled if raining
- 6-7pm at Payne Avenue Friendship Park
- Hearing screenings, offered periodically
- Check our calendar for screening offerings
For the Community
- Growing Together, free community event, perfect for families!
- Join us for family-friendly activities, community resources, a Ballet Folklórico lesson, and free food
- Friday, October 2nd from 5-7pm at Payne Avenue Friendship Park
- Community support and collaboration
- Hosting a community health–focused event? We’d be excited to join you and help support
your efforts! Please send inquiries to hdcc@sjsu.edu.
- Hosting a community health–focused event? We’d be excited to join you and help support
your efforts! Please send inquiries to hdcc@sjsu.edu.
- Hearing screenings, offered periodically
- Check our calendar for screening offerings
