From Assessment to Action:
A Community Health Collaboration
A forum hosted by Shifa Clinic.
Lets Build the Future of Prevention - Together
Your presence strengthens the path forward. Join us as we bridge gaps, build partnerships, and empower healthier futures in our communities.
This event will highlight the findings of our year-long community assessment and showcase the progress of our 4-year federal diabetes prevention grant. Designed for community leaders, nonprofit partners, and health advocates, the event will share insights, celebrate partnerships, and outline our vision for the year ahead.
July 18th, 2025
9:00 – 2:00
65 Fairchild St
Charleston, SC 29492
As this is a free event, space is limited to the first 100 Participants.
Why This Matters
Diabetes isn’t just a health issue—it’s a community challenge that touches every part of life: access to care, food security, cultural understanding, and the daily decisions people make. In South Carolina, and particularly in underserved neighborhoods across the Lowcountry, the burden of diabetes continues to grow—quietly but persistently—affecting thousands of families who lack consistent access to education, screening, and affordable treatment.
Here’s why your participation matters:
The Numbers Are Real
Over 1 in 7 adults in South Carolina have diabetes—and many more are at risk and unaware.Our first-year community assessment found significant barriers to screening, diagnosis, and management, particularly among Hispanic, African American, and low-income populations.
It’s About Equity
Language access, transportation gaps, and food insecurity all play a role in public healthWe are building solutions with the community, not for the community—and that model only works with broad support and engagement.
Collaboration Drives Change
8 partners worked together to screen residents, deliver education, train peer mentors, and provide nutritious food and preventive care.In Year 2, we’re bringing on new partners to go even deeper—but we need your voice, your insight, and your experience at the table.
This Forum Is a Catalyst
This event isn’t just a report-back—it’s a moment of momentum! It’s a chance to align goals, elevate local voices, and amplify the solutions that are working.Whether you bring clinical expertise, community experience, or lived insight—you can help shape what comes next.
What to Expect
- Presentation of Community Assessment Report
- Highlights from the Diabetes Prevention Project
- Partner Showcase and Poster Walk
- Networking Opportunities
- Introduction of New Community Partners
- Lunch and Community Dialogue
Who Should Attend?
- Nonprofit organizations
- Public health professionals
- Educators and outreach workers
- Faith-based and grassroots leaders
- Students and researchers in health fields
- Local government and policy stakeholders
This event is more than a presentation — it’s a call to action. Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, healthcare provider, educator, faith leader, or simply a concerned resident, your voice matters in shaping a healthier future. By attending, you’ll:
- Gain firsthand access to new data on community health needs
- Explore innovative, community-driven strategies to prevent diabetes
- Connect with like-minded partners and identify collaboration opportunities
- Celebrate the contributions of grassroots organizations making real impact
- Be part of planning the next phase of our community’s health journey
Help us strengthen the bridge between data and action, and contribute to building a more equitable, healthy Lowcountry.
REGISTER HERE
Want to Learn More about INSPIRE-D?
INSPIRE-D is a 4-year project funded through the Office of Minority Health-focused on decreasing Diabetes and Pre-diabetes in minority communities through, screenings, education, and access to nutritious food.
Meet Our Partners
The project is powered by dedicated partnerships with 8 community organizations working across education, nutrition, healthcare, and support services. At this event, you’ll meet both continuing and new partners who are vital to this collaborative journey.
