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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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Delray United Action Council
GENERAL INFORMATION
Organization Name Delray United Action Council
Address 7914 W. Jefferson
City, State Zipcode Detroit, MI 48209
Phone 313-842-8620
E-Mail delrayunited@sbcglobal.net
Mission Statement To raise awareness of the residents in the Delray Community,of governmental and civic affairs, to promote healthy living and concious of economic and social issues. "To improve the quality of life for all residents."
Primary Services Adult day care, development corporation, transportation (with 24 hrs. notice), food distribution to 5 organizations, community based programs.
Eligibility Age, low-income
Populations Served Primarily seniors (55+) and youth (18 and under) in Southwest Detroit. Most individuals are low-income. For food distribution, serve the entire community.
Spanish Spoken No
Handicap Accessible Yes
Provide Physical
Activity Services		 Yes
Physical Activity
Services		 Chair aerobics, "Senior-cise", walking club
Fee for Physical
Activity Services		 No
Exercise Equipment
Provide Diet / Nutrition
Services		 Yes
Diet / Nutrition
Services		 Food distribution, transportation, MSU nutrition/cooking classes once a week, congregate meal program (Mon. - Thurs.)
Click Here For A Map To Delray United Action Council

EXERCISE PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES
  • Big open indoor space
  • Big open outdoor area
  • Gym
  • Exercise Equipment
  • Aerobics
  • Exercise Classes
  • Walking Club


DIET / NUTRITION PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES
  • Big open space to sell/distribute food
  • Soup kitchen / food pantry / other food distribution
  • Transportation assistance (e.g. to stores)
  • Nutrition education
  • Holiday food distribution
  • Kitchen Area (e.g. for food preparation)
  • Food Pantry
  • Prepared Meals
  • Nutrition Classes
  • Cooking Classes
  • Senior Meals Program
  • After School Feeding Program


HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY
  • Barrier Free Entrance
  • Accessible Bathrooms


CROSS STREETS
  • Fort St



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Gloria Palmisano, Project Manager
REACH Detroit Partnership
c/o CHASS
5635 W. Fort St.
Detroit, MI 48209 		Telephone: 313-849-3920
Fax: 313-849-0824
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Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Community Health and Social Services (CHASS) is the coordinating agency for the project.
Last updated on 10/06/2011
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