Project Healthy Community

Mission: To provide school and community-based nutrition, fitness, and mental health education and services for Detroit kindergarteners through seniors.

The vision for the organization began in 2012 when Rabbi Bennett, in his Yom Kippur service, encouraged his temple members to volunteer in Detroit. His message resonated with Diane ל״ז and Dr. Melvyn Rubenfire, who believe that Detroiters need greater access to healthy food. Dr. Rubenfire who is the Director of Preventive Cardiology and Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan believes that education is essential to sustaining health and wellness. He was inspired to translate his nationally recognized preventive cardiology approach into a community-based wellness model for Detroiters, forming the basis for PHC’s nutrition education programs. Working in partnership with Hartford Memorial Baptist Church and the leadership of the Northwest Activities Center, PHC was founded.

Project Healthy Community’s (PHC) programs are designed to promote health and wellness within the community. The Community Programs assist Detroiters by providing food, clothing, and various other services through the Northwest Activities Center. The Education Programs are guided by the principle that a healthy mind, body, and spirit result from good nutrition and education. The Rubenfire Family Wellness Program aims to enhance the health of Detroit residents by offering education and support in nutrition, physical fitness, and mental health.