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Empowerment

Empowerment is contagious.

The vision of a truly healthy community—and our belief that we are able to make this vision reality—is spread from person to person.

Promotores are ideally equipped to share this vision with others. First, they share the same language, culture and experiences as the communities they serve. Second, they have the credibility and expertise that comes with training.

As such, Promotores are ideal change agents within the Harrisonburg-Rockingham community, helping thousands of area Hispanics take change into their own hands and build community capacity.

The formula is simple—and successful. Promotores de Salud makes healthy lifestyles accessible.  Through unique education and growing awareness, the program empowers the Hispanic community to unlock new worlds and opportunities.

Then the real story begins. Since all of us are connected by community, Promotores de Salud also helps empower each of us to come together to catch and share the same vision—to create positive change and build a stronger and healthier community for ourselves, our families, and everyone.