About Us

AWPLI is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing public health and well-being in underserved communities through comprehensive education, outreach, and empowerment programs.  We provide a variety of wraparound and direct services including but not limited to tobacco control, life and social skills and healthy living training, assessments / surveillance, health screenings, non-conventional to include hypnosis, acupuncture, progressive relaxation, care coordination, coaching and group discussions.

AWPLI at a glance

2009

Founded

400+

CHW Graduates

47

Awards Received

7

Active Programs

20,000+

Lives Touched

Mission

To provide high quality education, linkage to care, and social services for all communities to build better futures. We empower all communities to thrive in an ever-changing world; through the development of self-advocating skills and the resources that ensure sustainability and improve health outcomes for all people.

AWPLI’s staff and Board of Directors are committed to improving access to affordable, quality health and social services through prevention, education, and community-based support.  AWPLI strategically identifies and utilizes a socio­-ecological and collective impact approach to its high ­quality, culturally competent, and linguistically appropriate services. As demonstrated in the graph to the right by activity, AWPLI’s operations are dynamic and multifaceted. Our staff is trained for the best results for outcomes including organizations such as CADCA National Coalition Academy, Healthy Families America, Rutgers-Tobacco Dependence Program’s CTTS Training, and the CDC’s REACH program.

Value Statement

AWPLI is rooted in the belief that every life and the experiences those lives bring are not only valuable but valued. We are dedicated to consistently respecting others while recognizing the importance of individual, cultural and spiritual nuances.

Vision

Access with Action

Wholistic Approach to nontraditional Structural Interventions

Proactively Advocating for Fairness and Collaborative Engagement

Learning from Life Experiences

Improving Health Outcomes

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