Action Wellness Announces New Board of Director

Philadelphia, PA - Action Wellness is excited to announce their newly elected Board of Directors officers. On Monday, June 18, 2018, the Action Wellness Board of Directors elected Rochelle Laws as President, Jeff Alexander as Vice President, Frank Pittner as Treasurer, and Whitney Strickland as Secretary. Each newly elected officer is dedicated to the mission of Action Wellness to serve those living with HIV and other chronic illness in the Greater Philadelphia area who are in need of medical, vocational, educational, and family services.

New Jersey Students Access to Nutritious School Breakfast

New Jersey - Breakfast After the Bell is a crucial hunger initiative that allows for schools across the state to provide nutritious meals to students in need. As a result of today's bill signing, the program will be expanded to K-12 schools with high rates of poverty, with the schools providing the meals after the bell in classrooms or through a "grab and go" option.

#RealTalkTobacco receive their award from Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids President Matthew L. Myers. (PRNewsfoto/Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids)

Philadelphia, PA - The members of #RealTalkTobacco from Philadelphia, Pa., have been named Group Youth Advocates of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for their leadership in the fight against tobacco. Tijay Daniels, 18, Harmony Ellerbe, 18, Sydney Grimes, 18, Jada Rasulallah, 17, Jasmine Rasulallah, 18 and Marquita Young, 17, were honored Thursday evening in Washington, D.C.