Des Moines, Iowa
Black Women 4 Healthy Living (BW4HL) is a nonprofit organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, created by Black women to address the health disparities uniquely impacting Black women and their families. The organization takes a holistic approach rooted in faith, community, wellness, and justice, operating from the belief that Black women are fearfully and wonderfully made. BW4HL works to increase health awareness, provide tools to improve health outcomes, and bridge gaps between the Black community and healthcare systems to improve access to quality care. Programs and initiatives include Wellness Wednesdays — a weekly wellness and wellbeing series shared on Facebook and LinkedIn covering topics unique to Black women and families — community events, and a Green Book Resources directory connecting Black Iowans to local services and supports. BW4HL is a membership organization open to community members who want to support Black women's health and wellness in Iowa.