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ARCHES was established in 2013 by the UNC Charlotte College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) for developing and implementing trans-disciplinary community-based participatory research (CBPR), training, and service partnerships in Charlotte.
05/06/2022
Did you know that local farmers markets accept SNAP/EBT benefits and offer Double Up Bucks? Click here for a list of Mecklenburg County farmers markets that accept these forms of payment!
https://www.mecknc.gov/HealthDepartment/CommunityHealthServices/FoodSecurity/Pages/Farmers-Markets-Locations.aspx
04/29/2022
In January 2021, the city’s Housing & Neighborhood Services Department and the Charlotte office of the Local Initiatives Support Coalition requested proposals for building and rehabilitating multifamily affordable housing projects. Click the link here to learn more about the process → https://charlottenc.gov/newsroom/cityhighlights/Pages/Housing_Trust_Fund.aspx
04/25/2022
Please take this survey by scanning the QR code provided below! Help us learn more to elevate our community library!
04/15/2022
Check out this opportunity, provided by the ONE TIME, INC. organization, to find out how you can obtain scholarship funds for future college expenses!
04/11/2022
NC Medicaid is a program that provides health care to eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, seniors, and disabled individuals. This is a federally funded program under the state of North Carolina and the federal government. Stay tuned to our posts or click here to continue learning more! https://ncgov.servicenowservices.com/sp_beneficiary?id=bnf_learn
04/04/2022
Exercise is extremely beneficial to your overall health! It helps to improve your overall mood, aids in stress management, and creates many physical benefits!
03/30/2022
Did you know that nearly 15% of households in Mecklenburg County are considered food insecure? Food insecurity is when you are unable to access nutritious foods, which contributes to an overall healthy lifestyle. Visit the link here to learn more! —> https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/mecklenburg-county-public-health-addresses-food-deserts-and-food-insecurity/275-7a7f65ee-21fe-4d3e-a934-015d9985f92e
03/24/2022
There are basic principles that you can follow to help create and maintain good diets such as: eating less (do not overindulge, use healthy portion sizes), move more (exercise and participate in physical activity), and eat lots of fruits and vegetables (healthy foods = healthy body)!
03/18/2022
A beginner-friendly technique to obtain a healthier diet is to substitute fruits and vegetables for those foods that are higher in calories and have fewer nutrients. For example, if you eat out instead of having fries as a side, get a fruit cup!