Subaward Project

education and outreach regarding breast and cervical health and cancer screenings


This project expands the YWCA's Women of Color & the Big C (WoC-C) program, which provides education and outreach to increase the awareness of breast and cervical cancer and the importance of screenings for Black and African American women and other priority populations (Hispanic, foreign born Muslim, Asian, low-income) who are particularly at risk for poor outcomes from these diseases. This project incorporates a train-the-trainer component to improve the program’s ability to reach the target audience though their connections to religious settings and other culturally-specific organizations. The YWCA will provide training for women’s health advocates, opinion leaders, and staff in these organizations so that they are equipped to reach out to other women in their communities and share vital health information to improve health outcomes for at-risk women.

Awardee

Lead Organization: YWCA Central Massachusetts
Project Lead: YWCA Central Massachusetts
Project Lead: Ashayla Burrell

Demographics

Age Group: Adults (19-64 yrs.), Seniors (65+ yrs.)
Sexual & Gender Minorities: Women
Geographic Type: Medically Underserved Areas/Populations, Urban
Issues & Interests: Behavioral/Social Determinants of Health, Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Populations
Race & Ethnicity: Asians/Asian Americans, Blacks/African Americans, Hispanics/Latin Americans
Roles of Participants Project is Intended to Serve: General Public

Award Details

Funding Source: Region 7
Project Category: Outreach
Period of Performance: Jul 28, 2022 - Apr 30, 2023
Project Status: Completed

Project Funding

Federal Fiscal Year 2022: $17,474