Revitalizing communities through Latino arts and entrepreneurship
Official title: Somos Esenciales: Community Revitalization and Health through Latino Arts and Entrepreneurship
Funded at Cultura Y Arte Nativa de Las Americas · NIH-10781761 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making health better for people in San Francisco's Mission District by working on things like affordable housing, community gardens, and supporting Latino businesses, while also offering mental health care that fits their culture, and it’s designed for local Latino residents who want to help improve their community's well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cultura Y Arte Nativa de Las Americas NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | September 19, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $1,125,000 |
| NIH project number | 1OT2OD035895-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10781761 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit are Latino individuals and families living in the Mission District of San Francisco, particularly those facing health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of the Latino community or those not residing in the Mission District may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
What this research studies
This initiative focuses on improving community health and well-being in San Francisco's Mission District by addressing social and policy factors that affect health. It combines affordable housing, urban gardening, and economic development through Latino entrepreneurship, while also providing culturally responsive wellness and mental healthcare. The project involves collaboration with local Latino workers and health researchers to explore how systemic inequities impact health outcomes. By engaging the community in participatory action research, the project aims to create sustainable improvements in mental and physical health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to enhanced mental and physical health outcomes for Latino communities through improved access to resources and support.
How similar studies have gone: Similar community-based approaches have shown success in improving health outcomes in underserved populations, indicating potential for positive impact in this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Cultura Y Arte Nativa de Las Americas
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hernandez, Roberto Y — Cultura Y Arte Nativa de Las Americas
- Study coordinator: Hernandez, Roberto Y
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.