Facing It Together Inc is a 501(c)3 nonprofit health and fitness movementthat makes effective workout experiences, nutrition and mental health amenities accessible to all communities. Our black and brown people are dying from preventable lifestyle diseases and we will act through service to end this epidemic.
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THE PROBLEM.
Chronic diseases are among the leading causes of death, and rising health care costs in New York State (NYS). While obesity is still classified as an epidemic. These diseases are directly related to morbidness and are also among the most preventable.
Black and indigenous people of color communities are gym and food deserts. BIPOC’s American experience has created generational traumas and unhealthy coping tools. As a result, these social determinants and environmental disadvantages contributes to:
Type II Diabetes
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Poor Living Conditions
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Cancer
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Heart Diseases
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Reduced Life Expectancy
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Depression & Anxiety
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OUR PROMISE.
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Facing It Together Inc will build inspiring, supportive spaces that help people learn health and fitness habits that transform their lives. We offer engaging and fun programs at a price that encourages a diverse community of excellence.
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Our Programs.
MAKE A DONATION.
Our goal is to raise $280,000 to help provide thousands of hours of services to our underserved communities
through our programs FIT to Play and The Ruth’s Manor Project.
through our programs FIT to Play and The Ruth’s Manor Project.
32 Participants for the Ruth Manor Project
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1000+ hrs of mental health services to treat trauma
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1,000 hrs of dedicated fitness training
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1,000 hrs
of community building |
3 Brooklyn
Schools enroll in FIT to Play |
