The HYPE Project Reaches 10-Year Milestone
For the past ten years, we’ve been inspiring youth to complete civic action projects that increase access to healthy choices through The Healthy Young People Empowerment Project®!
YPD youth address food deserts and access through their churches
Teens are becoming influencers of healthy change in their churches, thanks to their garden projects.
Teens use health-related policies to support HEAL at church
When teens lead the policy charge, encouraging adult leaders to adopt health-related policies can be simple.
Linking youth and congregations to PSE change for a greater outcome
Youth advocates hold the key to creating healthier church environments and population health improvements.
HYPE team working to become Champions of Change
From pedestrian signs and flashing school lights to abandoned parks and community gardens, Laurens County youth are making changes to their community for the better.
Third Round of AME Churches get Funded for The HYPE Project
Eight AME churches were selected through a competitive application and review process to receive mini-grants and form church-based HYPE teams. Find out who they are!
Pandemic Presents Challenges and Opportunities for HYPE Teams
AME HYPE teams made adjustments during the pandemic to continue their healthy eating and active living projects.
High School Students Help Increase Breakfast Participation at White Knoll
The Lexington County HYPE Team used their influence to encourage students to eat breakfast at school.
Columbia youth lead healthy changes at Pine Grove AME Church
The HYPE Team worked with leadership to adopt policies and get healthy.
9 AME churches get funded for The HYPE Project
Youth will engage with local leaders to implement strategic work.
Carter to Speak on The HYPE Project at National Conference
National and international attendees of the National Youth At Risk Conference will have an opportunity to learn about The HYPE Project.
The HYPE Project is expanding into the 7th District AME Church
ESMMSC is partnering with the AME Church to help teens become champions for change.