MOCHA Health Fair conducted at the Spfld YMCA When Darryl Gibbs of Springfield decided to go to the Health Fair at the Springfield YMCA Saturday, he had a pretty good idea he’d learn a few things to make him feel better. Health Fair conducted at the Spfld YMCA: wwlp.com

“The first quarter of the MOCHA roll out focused on putting a first cohort of men through a pilot health class, which consisted of a 10 week curriculum that covered one health-related topic every week, including fitness, food reproductive, financial, mental and emotional health. Men who completed this course showed improvements in their physical conditioning, [...]

The Springfield Institute published its first evaluation of the MOCHA Curriculum this past week – take a look! Springfield Institute And don’t forget that the next round of the MOCHA curriculum is getting ready to begin! See the upcoming events schedule for more information.

One of the primary ways that MOCHA is helping men on the ground take control of their health and create community is through the 10 week MOCHA health curriculum. Attached is the flyer for the upcoming class series. Download the poster by using right click and save as. MOCHA_HealthClass Flyer

MOCHA Pilot Graduation Celebration In 2009 several Springfield community organizations began meeting to plan a new health initiative for men of color. A funding proposal was then submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. In the Spring of 2010, with DPH funding, the MOCHA initiative was launched with the YMCA of Greater Springfield as [...]

There are many ways to support having better health and a better life as a man of color – here are ten tips to get you started. If you live in Springfield, MA or the surrounding areas you could also become a MOCHA MAN. Participate in our 10 week curriculum and see vast improvements in [...]

MOCHA (Men of Color Health Awareness) Springfield, MA – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has awarded community collaboration with a grant of $250,000 to reduce the health disparities among men of color in the City of Springfield. Based upon a 2007 report by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Blacks and Latinos, men and [...]

On the steps of Springfield city hall – a group of over 100 MOCHA men gathered for the kick-off press conference to launch the two year MOCHA project. In attendance were some very well loved and respected figures of Springfield.

MOCHA men were in force on Thursday, June 24th for the first annual STCC over 40 Basketball tournament. During a halftime break, the men of mocha performed an original skit by James highlighting the seriousness of the issues that face men of color today.