Our Work

Wellness Corner | Creating welcoming spaces that promote dignity, hygiene, comfort, and human connection through simple acts of care.

Community Outreach | Building relationships with individuals and communities by meeting people where they are, listening, connecting them with resources, and fostering trust.

Cooling Station | Providing relief during periods of extreme heat through hydration, cooling supplies, shade, education, and wellness support.

Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools for improving health and resilience. WAVE develops practical, evidence-informed educational resources that help individuals, families, and communities make informed decisions.

Heat and Health

Older Adult Wellness

Youth Health Education

Extreme Weather Preparedness

Community Resilience

Workshops

Educational Materials

We believe meaningful research begins with listening to communities. WAVE supports community-informed research that helps identify needs, evaluate solutions, and strengthen public health practice.

Research interests include:

Homelessness

Heat and Health

Community resilience

Disaster preparedness

Community-Based Research

No organization creates lasting change alone. WAVE partners with nonprofit organizations, schools, healthcare organizations, community groups, local governments, and researchers to expand impact and strengthen communities.

Faith-based organizations

Healthcare partners

Universities

Local businesses

Government agencies

WAVE values community voices by listening, learning, and creating opportunities for people to help shape education, research, and future initiatives.

Lived experiences

Community conversations

Storytelling

Shared learning