Grassroots Health

Grassroots Health is a United States-based organization located in Washington, DC. With a team of over 46 employees, they are dedicated to promoting health and well-being among youth. Grassroots Health offers low-cost, comprehensive health programs designed specifically for middle school students. Their programs leverage the influence of sports and involve over 7,000 DC teens and more than 1,500 NCAA varsity athletes as facilitators. These programs aim to enhance health literacy and empower youth through community-centered, near-peer role models. The organization's unique approach to health education helps schools achieve national health and physical education standards while making learning enjoyable and engaging. Through their programs, middle schoolers gain valuable health knowledge and develop the skills to apply it in their daily lives, fostering positive health behaviors and habits. For more information about Grassroots Health and their programs, visit www.grassrootshealth.us.