T.H.A.W. Inc is a 501c3 nonprofit organization formed in 2018 by a small group of Pittsburgh women concerned about the health disparities between African American women
and women of other races (or ethnicities). Since its founding, T.H.A.W., Inc. has
implemented programming that has promoted chronic disease education and intervention,
coaching in behavior change and stress reduction, lifestyle and weight loss support, and
increased access to free and low-cost physical fitness activities in the Lincoln-Lemington and
surrounding communities.
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Vision
T.H.A.W. Inc is the B.E.A.M. We provide the educational, tangible, and emotional support, creating an environment for change. We are the real BEAM of Light which helps show a clear path to change
Balance: People are the unity of body, mind, spirit and the systems in which they live; and finding balance is the key to optimal health.
Educate: Promote health, prevent illness, and educate to help raise awareness of disease in our lives rather than merely managing symptoms.
Acceptance: Striving to meet each individual with grace, kindness, and acceptance; by focusing on unique needs not chronic conditions.
Maintenance: To maintain it takes conscious and constant pursuit of the highest level of functioning and balance of the physical, environmental, mental, emotional, social and spiritual aspects.
T.H.A.W's Mission
To improve the health and quality of life for African American Women and the communities they live in; through education and other interventions that promote health awareness and personal development.
T.H.A.W's HISTORY
T.H.A.W. Inc is a 501c3 nonprofit organization formed in 2018 by a small group of Pittsburgh women concerned about the health disparities between African American women and women of other races (or ethnicities). Since its founding, T.H.A.W., Inc. has implemented programming that has promoted chronic disease education and intervention, coaching in behavior change and stress reduction, lifestyle and weight loss support, and increased access to free and low-cost physical fitness activities in the Lincoln-Lemington and surrounding communities.
IDENTIFY
Identify to target?
Understand strengths and weaknesses?
Understand the history?
Understand barriers, beliefs, and needs.
Identify trusted relationships
DEVELOP
Conduct research on best practices for developing change.
Develop programs, plans and initiatives that best fits the culture and needs.
ENGAGE
Engage with, by providing service.
Build trust and gain buy in.
ASSESS
Continue assessing and measuring change.
Celebrating the small and big successes for each individual, family and community.