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-11167950 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping families in the Mission District of San Francisco feel healthier and stronger by working together with the local Latino community to create affordable housing, urban gardens, and support for Latino businesses, especially after the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $375,000 |
| NIH project number | 3OT2OD035895-01S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11167950 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include Latino individuals and families living in the Mission District who are affected by social and health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in the Mission District or are not part of the Latino community may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on revitalizing the Mission District in San Francisco by addressing social and policy determinants of health through community engagement. It combines initiatives like affordable housing, urban gardening, and Latino entrepreneurship to improve mental and physical health outcomes. The project involves collaboration with local Latino communities and professional health researchers to explore the impact of systemic inequities on health. By fostering cultural and economic development, the initiative aims to support families in recovering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the overall health and economic well-being of Latino communities in San Francisco.
How similar studies have gone: Similar community-based initiatives have shown success in improving health outcomes and economic conditions in underserved populations.
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.