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Preventing diabetes and diabetes complications in the African American and Hispanic communities in eastside and southwest Detroit

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Cesar Chavez Elementary
GENERAL INFORMATION
Organization Name Cesar Chavez Elementary
Address 8126 W. Vernor
City, State Zipcode Detroit, MI 48209
Phone 313-843-9440
E-Mail info@leonagroup.com
Website http://www.leonagroup.com
Mission Statement
Primary Services 7 afterschool activities including, basketball, cheerleading, health club, math club, reading club, chess club, etc. (TBA)
Eligibility
Populations Served k-5 community, students visit Pablo Davis senior center, adult recreational classes
Spanish Spoken Yes
Provide Physical
Activity Services
Yes
Physical Activity
Services
Soccer, cheerleading, dance, basketball, aerobics for parents
Fee for Physical
Activity Services
No
Exercise Equipment
Provide Diet / Nutrition
Services
Yes
Diet / Nutrition
Services
Health course offered at school; woman from community does workshops and sessions on eating and nutrition for parents.

EXERCISE PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES
  • Big open indoor space
  • Big open outdoor area
  • Playground
  • Exercise Equipment
  • Basketball
  • Aerobics
  • Dance Classes


DIET / NUTRITION PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES
  • Nutrition education
  • Kitchen Area (e.g. for food preparation)
  • Nutrition Classes
  • After School Feeding Program


CROSS STREETS
  • Vernor
  • Springwells