Results to Date
The Choose Healthy Life Timeline
October 2020
Establishment of the National Black Clergy Health Leadership Council
We established this council to address COVID-19 and health disparities in the Black community by partnering with the community’s most trusted institution — the Black Church. Our Founding Partner Quest Diagnostics helped fund this initiative ($5 million).
January 2021
First National Conclave and Choose Healthy Life launch – Medical Advisory Board established
Our Choose Healthy Life program officially launched with our first National Conclave. We established our Medical Advisory Board to help us address health disparities.
February 2021
Regional launches in NYC, Detroit, Newark, Atlanta and DC – 50 churches onboarded
Choose Healthy Life launched in five HUB cities, onboarding over 50 churches as official CHL Churches.
June 2021
Visits from First Lady Jill Biden, VPOTUS Kamala Harris, and Dr. Anthony Fauci
These national leaders visited our Abyssinian Baptist Church hub, highlighting the critical role of faith-based community health work.
2022
HRSA Funding – $10.9 million to support expansion
The Health Resources and Services Administration awarded CHL $10.9 million to expand our community health worker programs.
2023
New York State announces $3.4 million for CHL
Governor Hochul announced $3.4 million in state funding to support CHL’s health equity work in New York communities.
November 2022
Launch of the Blueprint for Wellness
In partnership with Quest Diagnostics, CHL launched the Blueprint for Wellness — a free, comprehensive health screening service connecting communities to personalized health assessments.
Our Impact
Measurable results from our mission to increase access to health services through the Black church.
24M+
Engaged in
Communities
34,929
Screened for Comprehensive
Health & Health Risks
360K+
Tested, Vaccinated &
Distributed COVID-19 Kits
10,114
CHL Church &
Wellness Events
60
Churches Across Five Cities
in Community Wellness Program
34,929
Total Participants Completed
the Blueprint for Wellness