Striving for Healthier Futures
Organization aiming to lessen the gap between health and socio-economic status.
Our Story
How It Started
How It Started
How It Started
Originally from the Philadelphia area, I’ve been keenly aware of the growing homeless population and have always aspired to make meaningful contributions to help this underrepresented population.
Coming to school in Pittsburgh, the harsh truth of homelessness became increasingly evident. Encountering homeless individuals around my college campus, it became impossible to ignore the reality that they were stuck in the same position, while I fortunately was able to carry on with my day filled with classes, punctual meals, and comfortable attire.
Reality is that health and comfort are privileges that not everyone can experience. I want to change that.
People so generously make donations, but often don't prioritize health, hygiene, and comfort in their contributions. My goal is to distribute essential health and hygiene related products to the best of my abilities to individuals on the streets and those residing in shelters to improve their overall health outcome.
What We Do
How It Started
How It Started
Our goal is to work towards health equity and this is accomplished a variety of donations.
1. Canned goods that are high protein, high fiber, and low sodium
E.g. beef jerky, protein bars and shakes, trail mix
2. Healthy homemade food donations
E.g. black bean brownies, lentil pasta
3. Comfortable clothing
E.g. socks, underwear
4. Health kits
E.g. first aid supplies, dental products
How We Do It
How It Started
How We Do It
This organization has grown with the help of our volunteers and generous donations. We are grateful for monetary donations that we are able to use to purchase various products that we can distribute. Volunteers contribute in a variety of ways including making health, homemade food, packaging donated products, and distributing packaged items to homeless individuals.
Our Progress
Donated Items
Canned Items
Homemade Food
First Aid Kits
Fruits
Masks
Clothing: socks, jacket, underwear
Total Individuals Helped: 444
Leadership
Founder
Sanjana Harihar is junior studying at the University of Pittsburgh
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