Tag Archive | GRAAHI

GRAAHI & Cherry Health hosting special COVID-19 Facebook Live event 5 p.m. today

Join Grand Rapids African American Health Institute’s Micah Foster and Cherry Health’s Tasha Blackmon today, Wednesday, April 22, at 5 p.m. for a special Facebook Live discussion about COVID-19’s impact on our community and the resources available at Cherry Health.

93973917_3104322896265809_6584817676659458048_o

The event, which will be live streamed on both GRAAHI and Cherry Health’s Facebook pages, will focus on COVID-19 screening and testing available at Cherry Health as well as tips for practicing good social distancing and use of PPEs. Foster and Blackmon will also be answering viewer questions via the comments during the informative session.

This Saturday at the Market

FB-event-RR-2019-1024x576.pngThe Southeast Area Farmers’ Market is happy to share MLK Jr. Park with the GRAAHI & Urban Core Collective 2019 Rhythm Run on Saturday Aug. 17. Even if you’re not participating in the run or walk, you’ll find lots of fun activities to take part in and resources to benefit from–lots of kids, activities, too!

While you’re there, be sure to shop under the yellow market tents for fresh, local fruits and veggies and delicious cottage kitchen goods. The market is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Run festivities begin at 8 a.m. and run through 11 a.m.

2019 yard sign

GRAAHI & Urban Core Collective 5K Rhythm Run/walk and Resource Fair Aug. 17

RythmSoul5KLOGO_OLVisit the Southeast Area Farmers’ Market after the Rhythm Run!

Be ready to run the streets in the heat of August as GRAAHI celebrates health and fitness in the Grand Rapids African American Community. This year’s GRAAHI & Urban Core Collective 5K Rhythm Run/walk and Resource Fair will focus on healthy living, getting fit and enjoying the Michigan summer heat with the overall goal of raising awareness of the benefits of making the right healthy choices. This fun, rhythm filled and lighthearted event starts at 8:00 a.m., August 17th, 2019, beginning at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 800 Fuller Ave. SE. Activities will run from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and will include a Kid’s Fun Run, food, refreshment, entertainment, games and more.

Click here to sign up!

GRAAHI offering 10 free admissions to the Rhythm Run

Our Kitchen Table and the Southeast Area Farmers’ Market are proud supporters of the 2013 GRAAHI Rhythm Run 5k Run/Walk.Sponsored by the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI) the run and walk take place 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., beginning at Martin Luther King Jr. Park (corner of Franklin Street and Fuller Avenue SE).

Today, Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI) will provide 10 free admissions to the Rhythm Run! First come, First serve!

Email your contact information to stephanie.pierce@graahi.org. Click here to download and complete the registration form. You can email, fax (616) 331-5839, or hand deliver the form to the GRAAHI office no later than 5 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2013. We are located at 515 Michigan St. N.E, Suite 102, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

The run’s goal is to celebrate health and fitness in the Grand Rapids African American Community. GRAAHI will award trophies and medals to the first and second place male and female winners in three age groups:

During the run and walk, GRAAHI is also providing refreshments, entertainment, games and opportunity for younger children to take part in a Kid’s Fun Run. Be sure to stop by the OKT table and say howdy, if you get a chance!