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Health Education Council
Improving health outcomes in under-served neighborhoods by empowering the people in them to create the solutions they need most.
Learn more about HEC
Get connected with healthy food
Visit one of our upcoming food distributions
View calendar
Spring Into Health Health Fair
Join us on April 18th for our Spring Health Fair
Learn More
Health Starts with Hello
In 2024-25, we had the honor of serving thousands of residents throughout the Sacramento Region
View the 2024-25 Impact Report
Join one of our weekly walking groups
Learn more
Upcoming Events
We hope to see you soon at one of our events!
Calendar
Big Day of Giving
We invite you to support our efforts to connect & empower communities towards improved health outcomes.
Make Your Donation Today
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Improving health outcomes in under-served neighborhoods by empowering the people in them to create the solutions they need most.
Our Work
The Health Education Council exists to improve health outcomes in under-served neighborhoods by empowering the people in them to create the solutions they need most.
HEC Supports:
* Health Access.
* Social Connection.
* Economic Well-being.
* Community Safety.
* Wellness Education.
Our Approach
HEC believes that cross-sector collaboration and support can produce better health outcomes and diminish disparities.
HEC leverages the power of collaboration to improve health outcomes in under-served communities.
Our Values
In our work and on our teams, we value:
* Collaboration. We leverage the power of connection and engagement.
* Diversity. We invite a variety of voices to the table.
* Empowerment. We seek out and support community-led ideas.
* Equity. We create inclusive, accessible, and effective solutions.
* Trust. We build and nurture authentic relationships.
Participant in HEC's Support Group for Afghan Women
"Thank you, HEC, for coming to our place to hear what we need and want. At last, people can hear us and be our voice."
HEC in the Community
OUR IMPACT IN 2024-2025
When it comes to impact, serving residents in under-served neighborhoods is our top priority. Working together, the Health Education Council, residents, law enforcement, public health, education, health care, and community organizations develop solutions tailored to a community’s specific needs. HEC serves as convener and backbone support for a variety of collective impact initiatives to improve health.
People Helped
70,812
Hours Mentoring Youth
1,600
Pounds of Food Distributed
14,000
Recent News
Health Education Council Named a California Nonprofit of the Year
Youth Perspectives: Community Conversations on Violence and Safety
Ladies First: Wellness Exploration & Empowerment
Thank You to Our Generous Funders
Contact Us
Donate Now
Upcoming Events
Get Our Newsletter
Volunteer With Us
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Skip to main content
Health Education Council
Improving health outcomes in under-served neighborhoods by empowering the people in them to create the solutions they need most.
Learn more about HEC
Get connected with healthy food
Visit one of our upcoming food distributions
View calendar
Spring Into Health Health Fair
Join us on April 18th for our Spring Health Fair
Learn More
Health Starts with Hello
In 2024-25, we had the honor of serving thousands of residents throughout the Sacramento Region
View the 2024-25 Impact Report
Join one of our weekly walking groups
Learn more
Upcoming Events
We hope to see you soon at one of our events!
Calendar
Big Day of Giving
We invite you to support our efforts to connect & empower communities towards improved health outcomes.
Make Your Donation Today
Go to Previous Slide
Go to Next Slide
Contact Us
Donate Now
Upcoming Events
Get Our Newsletter
Volunteer With Us
Improving health outcomes in under-served neighborhoods by empowering the people in them to create the solutions they need most.
Our Work
The Health Education Council exists to improve health outcomes in under-served neighborhoods by empowering the people in them to create the solutions they need most.
HEC Supports:
* Health Access.
* Social Connection.
* Economic Well-being.
* Community Safety.
* Wellness Education.
Our Approach
HEC believes that cross-sector collaboration and support can produce better health outcomes and diminish disparities.
HEC leverages the power of collaboration to improve health outcomes in under-served communities.
Our Values
In our work and on our teams, we value:
* Collaboration. We leverage the power of connection and engagement.
* Diversity. We invite a variety of voices to the table.
* Empowerment. We seek out and support community-led ideas.
* Equity. We create inclusive, accessible, and effective solutions.
* Trust. We build and nurture authentic relationships.
Participant in HEC's Support Group for Afghan Women
"Thank you, HEC, for coming to our place to hear what we need and want. At last, people can hear us and be our voice."
HEC in the Community
OUR IMPACT IN 2024-2025
When it comes to impact, serving residents in under-served neighborhoods is our top priority. Working together, the Health Education Council, residents, law enforcement, public health, education, health care, and community organizations develop solutions tailored to a community’s specific needs. HEC serves as convener and backbone support for a variety of collective impact initiatives to improve health.
People Helped
70,812
Hours Mentoring Youth
1,600
Pounds of Food Distributed
14,000
Recent News
Health Education Council Named a California Nonprofit of the Year
Youth Perspectives: Community Conversations on Violence and Safety
Ladies First: Wellness Exploration & Empowerment
Thank You to Our Generous Funders
Contact Us
Donate Now
Upcoming Events
Get Our Newsletter
Volunteer With Us
Follow Us
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