About
Areas Served: All of Marion County
Organization Address: 1100 W 42nd St #226, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Age Groups/Grades Served: 18-24
Description
The Centers of Wellness for Urban Women (CWUW) offers a variety of programs and services for urban women, including programs that focus on wellness, advocacy, and education:
Sisters Together
A program that includes walks, nutrition education, and a self-measured blood pressure program
Early Connection Peer Well-Being Ambassador
A 15-week program for 18–24-year-olds that includes workshops and groups on promoting health and wellness. Participants learn about the seven dimensions of wellness, including physical, mental, and spiritual health, and financial literacy. They also participate in an ambassador program and the city’s first Young Women’s Advisory Council. Participants receive $700 for completing three workshops and $50 per training session, and they also have access to free wraparound services, including therapy.
Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE)
A curriculum-based program that helps older adults learn about health and aging, and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
CWUW also offers internships in areas like development, fundraising, marketing, social media, fitness, wellness, public health, and social work.