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HomeMy WebLinkAboutaawhac-january-212026African American Wellness Hub Advisory Committee (AAWHC) January 21, 2026 Committee Meeting AGENDA ●Welcome & Review Ground Rules ●Check In ●Review December Meeting Deliverables ●Progressive Design Build Update ●Discussion: Current County Programs & Explore Design Ideas including other places that take precedence ●Activity: Program/Space Design Lab ●Next Steps & Closing 2 3rd AAWHC Meeting January 21,2026 Welcome & Review Ground Rules 3 4 COMMITTEE GROUND RULES: The Committee agreed to the following shared norms: ●Maintain respect and do not interrupt speakers. ●Do not assume malicious intent; hold space for learning. ●Uphold constructive dialogue and care-centered conversations. ●Be mindful ●Promote authentic community voice and inclusive participation Committee Member Check-In 5 6 Committee Check-In Please state your: ●Name ●Service or modality interest ●Share one word that reflects an affirmation or intention you are bringing into today’s space. December Meeting Summary 7 8 December Meeting Summary Community Context, Defining Success & Next Steps •Create a space design grounded in dignity, accessibility, safety, and inclusivity, reflecting surrounding community context •Design space with natural light, windows, and welcoming entry points prioritized to support all community members •Initial discussion on defining success for the Wellness Hub, balancing aspiration, feasibility, and community voice •Upcoming meetings will refine program concepts and develop a clear program deliverable •Next Steps: schedule additional site walkthrough & share Care First, Jails Last report Progressive Design Build Update 9 10 Design Ideas –Common areas 11 Design Ideas –Kitchen area & Common area 12 Design Ideas –Quiet room & staircase 13 Design Ideas –Common areas 14 Design Ideas -Classrooms 15 DISCUSSION •Based on your experience, what programs or services are currently working well? •Where are there gaps or unmet needs in existing programs? •Are there opportunities to better integrate or coordinate programs across wellness areas (mental health, physical health, cultural healing, economic stability)? •What partnerships could strengthen or expand program offerings? •When you think about spaces that feel welcoming, healing, or empowering, what places come to mind? •Have you experienced a space—locally or elsewhere—that felt intentionally designed for the people it serves? What stood out? Activity: Program Recommendation Lab 16 17 Program Recommendation Lab –Overview •Purpose: Develop and prioritize program recommendations for the Wellness Hub •Outcome: Clear program ideas, shared priorities, actionable recommendations ACTIVITY STEPS •Step 1: Idea Generation •Step 2: Group Refinement •Step 3: Prioritization •Step 4: Program Recommendation 18 PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION •Program Name •Target Population •Community Need Addressed •Space Needed •Ongoing, Rotating, or Pilot •Why this program should be prioritized 19 SHARE-OUT & REFLECTION •Top 1–2 program recommendations per group •Key themes emerging across groups •What should move forward first? Next Steps & Closing 20 Centering African American Health & Wellness 21 Next Steps: •Distribute January 2026 Meeting Summary •Program Assessment •Next Meeting Date: •February 18, 2026 - Virtual Questions, Comments, or Input? 22 Thank you. Tilling & Seeding: The journey continues.