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Business description

Rooted Path Collective delivers preventive health programming in Chicago's highest-need neighborhoods.

Founder biography

Amara Whitfield is a certified community health worker with 14 years of frontline experience.

Mission statement

Closing preventable health gaps where residents already gather.

Community need

A 12-year life-expectancy gap separates our service area from downtown Chicago.

Use of funds

Funds staff a second cohort site and cover participant supplies.

Sustainability plan

Earned revenue from clinic contracts grows to 45% of budget by 2028.

Expected outcomes

120 residents enrolled, 75% completion, measurable blood-pressure reduction.

Equity statement

Staff are hired from the neighborhoods they serve.