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Our Story

The vision for the organization began in 2012 when Rabbi Bennett, in his Yom Kippur service, encouraged his temple members to volunteer in Detroit. His message resonated with Diane ל״ז and Dr. Melvyn Rubenfire, who believe that Detroiters need greater access to healthy food. 

Dr. Rubenfire who is the Director of Preventive Cardiology and Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan believes that education is essential to sustaining health and wellness.  He was inspired to translate his nationally recognized preventive cardiology approach into a community-based wellness model for Detroiters, forming the basis for PHC’s nutrition education programs. Working in partnership with Hartford Memorial Baptist Church and the leadership of the Northwest Activities Center, PHC was founded.

PHC VALUES

…an evolving vision with endless opportunities
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EVIDENCE MATTERS
​We challenge our assumptions through continuous evaluation so that we are able to refine as we innovate!
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FEEDBACK MATTERS
We take care to listen to our community, families, teachers, donors and volunteers
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FUN MATTERS
​We play because creativity and imagination spark students’ engagement and problem solving skills.

​Mission:
 Project Healthy Community is a health and wellness nonprofit that provides school and community-based nutrition, fitness, and mental health education and services for Detroit kindergarteners through seniors.

THE TEAM

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Emily Athey 

Senior Nutrition Educator
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Dayana Bynum

​Nutrition Educator
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LaGail Hudson
 
​Assistant Food Program Coordinator
​Shelby Banks

Registered Dietitian
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Bernadette Doré, JD, M.Ed 

​Executive Director 
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Stacie Hurst-Boyd,
​Exercise Kinesiologist


Senior Nutrition and Fitness Educator
[email protected]
Jacob Benda-Torok 

Community Health Educator
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Ersie Gentzis, M.A.
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Doctoral Candidate, School Psychology
Rubenfire Family Wellness Program Lecturer
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Sasha Kersey, MPH
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Senior Nutrition Educator
[email protected]
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​Katie Riddle

Director of Development
[email protected]
​313-702-0229
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Karen Rubenfire*, LMSW

Chief Operating Officer
[email protected]
248-892-4585


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Marcellus Wheeler

Community Garden Manager
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Ernie Yoder, MD, PhD

Rubenfire Family Wellness Program
Director
*Founding Members
SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS

​Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology
Bates Academy
Cooke STEM Academy
Emerson Elementary-Middle School
Henderson Academy
Hutchinson/Howe
Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary-Middle School

​MacDowell Preparatory Academy
Palmer Park Academy
Pasteur Elementary School
Renaissance High School
Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts

Vernor Elementary School

​BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Current and former members of Project Healthy Community's board at Project Healthy Community's 10th Anniversary celebration in 2023.
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Stanley Finsilver*
President
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Larry Mathews
Treasurer
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Mark Rubenfire
Vice President
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Melvyn Rubenfire*, MD
President Emeritus
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Shirley Myrick
Secretary

at-large members

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​Rev. Charles C. Adams
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Rabbi Josh Bennett*
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Jo Elyn Nyman​
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Jeff Eisenshtadt
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Matt Lester
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Mindi Fynke

President Emeritus

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Melvyn Rubenfire*, MD
*Founding members
Lisa Corey
Diane Rubenfire
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Careers

No current job openings.
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​Project Healthy Community (PHC) is a health and wellness nonprofit that provides school and community-based nutrition, fitness, and mental health education and services for Detroit kindergarteners through seniors.
P.O. Box 252433
West Bloomfield, MI 48325​​
ABOUT US
​Learn more about Project Healthy Community's story, values, and team.

PROGRAMS
​Project Healthy Community offers Community, Education, and Family Wellness programming.
​VOLUNTEER
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Our work is possible thanks to you!

CONTACT US
Get in touch with our team.

​DONATE
We are grateful for your support. ​

question or comment?

Contact Karen Rubenfire
[email protected]
248-892-4585

PHC's Privacy Policy
PHC was formed as a 501(c)(3) (EIN: 46-2392799) in early 2013 as a multi-cultural, interfaith, inter-community partnership whose focus is Southeast Michigan. Project Healthy Community is an equal opportunity provider.
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