Celebrating over 37 years of service, The Balm In Gilead, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-governmental organization, develops educational and training programs specifically designed to establish sustainable, integrated systems of public health and faith principles, which helps to improve health outcomes of individuals living in urban, rural, and remote communities throughout the United States.
Founded by Dr. Pernessa C. Seele, The Balm In Gilead, Inc. was created to uplift and empower faith communities to become a beacon of light as health advocates in communities they serve. Under the leadership and direction of Dr. Seele, The Balm In Gilead has been recognized globally for its successful work with diverse faith institutions in implementing transformative health programming across six African Countries, the Caribbean and the United States.
The Balm In Gilead is leading future generations into healthier life choices and aiding them with the tools for a bountiful life. With a focus on intergenerational health-related programs, the organization offers three unique programs to encourage the advancement of the health, these programs are The Healthy Churches 2030 National Campaign, The Southeast Diabetes Faith Initiative, and The Brain Health Center for African Americans.
The Healthy Churches 2030 National Campaign is keenly focused on providing training tools and approaches to public health issues that support integrating cultural and science-based strategies within faith institutions, communities and families. This campaign includes the Healthy Churches 2030 Conference and the Healthy Churches 2030 Initiative: Roadmap 2030 Forwarding Our Health Agenda.
