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Selfcare Healthcare

Wellness for all

Kansas City, MO   |  selfcarehealthcarekc.org

Mission

To provide free or discounted Heath and wellness services to low income communities

Ruling year info

2022

Principal Officer

Shereese Hameed-Muhammad

Main address

3216 Lockridge ave

Kansas City, MO 64128 USA

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EIN

84-2022172

NTEE code info

Health Support Services (E60)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

In today's world, access to healthcare remains a significant challenge for millions of individuals, particularly those living in low-income communities. Financial constraints often serve as a barrier, preventing people from seeking essential medical services and wellness programs. In response to this pressing issue, Selfcare Healthcare was established with the mission to bridge this gap and empower individuals to prioritize their health without worrying about financial burdens. Health Disparities: Low-income communities face disproportionate health disparities compared to their affluent counterparts. Lack of access to quality healthcare services exacerbates existing health issues and contributes to the cycle of poverty and ill health. For many individuals and families living paycheck to paycheck, the cost of healthcare services, even for preventive measures, can be prohibitive. They struggle between the impossible choice of seeking medical attention and meeting basic needs like food.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Youth Writers Healing Circe

In a group setting participants co write for a 6 week term while working with a Life coach to support mental health. At the end of the 4 terms a collection of work will be published. All participants will be co authors and receive proceeds from the book sales for trade school or college scholarships.

Population(s) Served

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of participants with improved knowledge about smoking and how to reduce it

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Youth Writers Healing Circe

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Number of participants reporting risky sexual behaviors

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Youth Writers Healing Circe

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Decreasing

Number of students receiving information on HIV/AIDS and STDs

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Preventive Care: Preventive care is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being, yet it is often overlooked due to financial constraints. By offering free or discounted services, Selfcare Healthcare aims to encourage proactive health management, preventing the escalation of health problems and reducing the burden on emergency services.

Empowerment Through Education: Selfcare Healthcare not only provides essential healthcare services but also emphasizes health education and wellness programs. By empowering individuals with knowledge about healthy lifestyle choices, disease prevention, and self-care practices, we aim to foster long-term well-being within the communities we serve.

Community Impact: The impact of improved health and wellness extends beyond individuals to entire communities. Healthy individuals are more productive, engaged members of society, contributing to economic growth and social cohesion. By investing in the health of low-income communities, Selfcare Healthcare is laying the foundation for a healthier, more vibrant future for all.

At Selfcare Healthcare, we envision a world where access to quality healthcare and wellness services is a fundamental right, not a privilege. Through our commitment to serving low-income communities and promoting health equity, we are working towards realizing this vision one individual, one family, and one community at a time.

Collaboration: Selfcare Healthcare partners with local healthcare providers, community organizations, and volunteers to maximize our impact and reach. By leveraging existing resources and expertise, we create a network of support dedicated to serving those in need.

Holistic Care: We believe in a holistic approach to health and wellness that addresses the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional well-being of individuals. Our services encompass a wide range of healthcare modalities, from medical screenings and treatments to mental health counseling and wellness workshops.

Accessibility: Accessibility is at the core of our mission. We strive to remove barriers to healthcare by offering services in convenient locations within the communities we serve, including mobile clinics and telehealth options.

Advocacy: In addition to direct service provision, Selfcare Healthcare advocates for policies and initiatives that promote health equity and address the root causes of health disparities. We believe that systemic change is essential for creating lasting improvements in community health.


Needs Assessment: Conduct thorough research to understand the specific health disparities prevalent in the community you aim to serve.
Tailored Interventions: Develop targeted wellness programs that address these disparities, such as access to affordable healthcare services, nutrition education, mental health support, etc.
Partnerships: Collaborate with local healthcare providers, community organizations, and government agencies to leverage resources and expertise.
Promotion of Preventive Care:

Education Campaigns: Launch educational campaigns to raise awareness about the importance of preventive care, regular screenings, vaccinations, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Incentives for Prevention: Offer incentives or discounts for preventive health services to encourage community members to prioritize their health.
Empowerment Through Education:

Workshops and Seminars: Organize regular workshops and seminars on topics such as nutrition, fitness, mental health management, chronic disease prevention, etc.

Online Resources: Develop and distribute accessible online resources like articles, videos, and webinars to empower individuals with knowledge about wellness and self-care.
Skill-building Programs: Offer training programs or certifications in wellness coaching or health education to community members interested in becoming advocates for health.
Community Impact Initiatives:

Volunteer Programs: Establish volunteer opportunities for employees and community members to participate in health fairs, fitness events, or community clean-ups that promote wellness.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Implement CSR initiatives that support local health-related causes or organizations, demonstrating a commitment to community well-being.
Advocacy and Policy Support: Advocate for policies that promote health equity and support initiatives aimed at reducing health disparities at local and regional levels.

Technology and Innovation:Telehealth Services: Implement telehealth options to improve access to healthcare services, especially in underserved areas.
Digital Platforms: Develop a user-friendly digital platform or app that provides personalized health recommendations, tracks progress, and connects users with resources and support networks.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Data-driven Approach: Collect and analyze data to measure the impact of your programs on reducing health disparities, increasing preventive care utilization, and empowering community members through education.

Feedback Mechanisms: Implement feedback mechanisms to continuously improve programs based on community needs and preferences.

By focusing on these strategic initiatives, a wellness company can effectively address health disparities, increasing preventive care utilization, and empowering community members through education.
Feedback Mechanisms: Implement feedback mechanisms to continuously improve programs based on community needs and preferences.

Selfcare Healthcare is in the early stages of launching these transformative health and wellness initiatives that will significantly benefit the local community. With that said, through early campaigns we've supported the sustainability and growth of many small businesses wellness programs:

Utopia Point LLC
Peace For Your Pieces LLC
Margaret's Place LLC
Soulchild Awakenings
Kansas City Urban Farm Co Op

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.
  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals, We don't actively use collected feedback

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, It is hard to come up with good questions to ask people

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Selfcare Healthcare

Board of directors
as of 06/28/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Shereese Hameed-Muhammad

Peace For Your Pieces LLC

Term: 2026 - 2024

Nicolette Paige-Davis

Soulchild Awakenings

Shanita Parker

Your Web Connect

Darrian Davis

Kansas City Urban Farm Co Op

Patricia McCreary

Margaret's Place

DeJauna Brown

Margaret's Place

Margaret Young

Utopia Point

Mary Hofmeister

De'Anthony Hameed-Muhammad

Community Onsite Monitoring and Mentoring Securities

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

GuideStar worked with BoardSource, the national leader in nonprofit board leadership and governance, to create this section.

  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 6/26/2024

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Black/African American
Gender identity
Female
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 06/26/2024

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
  • We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
  • We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
  • We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.