Riverside Community Health Foundation - Since 1973

M.A.S = Women Active in Health

The Mujeres Activas en la Salud Committee is busy! Between local leaders, residents, and professionals, the group provides community-input to RCHF, regarding health education needs in the Arlanza community. The ever growing list of members contributes to our strong community connection. Partner agencies make informative presentations and provide valuable resources on a monthly basis. This enables attendees to develop a more personal relationship with their presenters in a comfortable environment. As Alicia states, "The M.A.S. meetings are a good fountain of information in that they inform us of the different events and as community leaders we get informed about the many needs in the community and they take into account what classes we need. I am a person who is involved at my son’s school and I pass on all the information I receive".

Committed to building the community’s capacity, health learning opportunities, resources and leadership development, and empowering women to be active in their communities—M.A.S. is a vital instrument for the enhancement of Arlanza's social capital. M.A.S monthly meetings average about 30 women participants. These women play key-roles in activities such as RHCF's annual community fairs and walking clubs, and act as highly fluid channels of information, facilitating clinic services and health education within Arlanza. In the words of one M.A.S. member, "I like the M.A.S meetings because we get to share with our families and friends the information we receive about the many services available in our community."

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