Schenectady Inner City Ministry

Schenectady Inner City Ministry

Grant Status

Completed

Project Title

Spiritually Sound – Physically Fit

Award Amount

$115,000

Location

Schenectady

Website

http://www.sicm.us/

Date Awarded

November 15, 2007

The Schenectady Inner City Ministry (SICM) is an ecumenical partnership of 58 congregations from 15 denominations committed to relating the resources of the churches to the human needs of the city and demonstrating the essential unity of the church.

Spiritually Sound – Physically Fit 2 is a broad collaboration continuing a multi-faceted approach to address health problems among minorities throughout inner-city Schenectady. Spiritually Sound – Physically Fit 2 is a unique model for improving the physical health of individuals at higher-than-average risk of chronic diseases that provides a culturally supportive environment for individuals to be educated, encouraged, and supported to begin and continue healthier lifestyles. The project includes: a structured exercise and nutrition program for participants at the four sites; heart-healthy community meals served at the drop-in center; and a heart-healthy emphasis in the four churches for all church functions offering food and beverage. In year one, the program will target 85 individuals who will retain their healthier practices in year two when another 85 individuals will be targeted for the intervention.