Mission

Empower people to transform their communities in Monterey County and beyond.

The Big Idea

One of the best ways to help communities thrive is to empower residents with the knowledge and skills to make positive change. Building Healthy Communities (BHC) organizes programs to bring solidarity to the Black and Brown communities of Monterey County. In the last 10 years, BHC has worked with schools, residents and community groups to identify and solve problems. Their community organizing action teams are already established in Seaside, Salinas and they are looking to expand to Marina, Soledad, Greenfield and more, giving more people the training and tools to create a healthy, thriving community and address systemic social inequities. BHC operates under the umbrella of the Action Council.

"I was in high school when I first got involved with BHC. There was a brawl at our school in Seaside and BHC was there to create a Black and Brown Unity Summit. Even though COVID did not allow the summit to happen I learned so much from being involved with Rosalyn and the other BHC organizers. I believe that a true Black and Brown unity can happen in Monterey County if we work for it."

- Skyler Chubbs