The quote of the month, “Talking about mental health does not make you less of a man. It makes you more human.”
Highlights from May:
Last month, we had the opportunity to connect with our community through a variety of programs and events focused on promoting healthy living and supporting individuals with chronic diseases. We're grateful for your continued engagement and look forward to sharing what’s next!
Recently this past month we had the honor of hosting a Community Health Event at the Alabama Senior Wellness Center on May 13th, 2025. Our team had the pleasure of meeting with our senior community members, providing them with valuable health education and resources aimed at promoting wellness and preventive care. The event reinforced our commitment to improving health outcomes through community-based initiatives. We are proud of the work we are doing and look forward to seeing you at our next event!
Sign up for the Produce Plus Program:
Sorogi is excited to be working with DC Health to improve participation in the Produce Plus Program. The Produce Plus Program aims to improve access to fresh produce. Participants get $40/month to spend on local fruits and vegetables of their choosing at select farmers markets and farm stands throughout Washington, DC. Registration is free. Click on FRESHFARM: Produce Plus Enrollment Form 2025 to apply. When prompted, use organization code Rx25.
Questions? Please email produceplus@freshfarm.org or call (202) 888-4834 Monday – Friday, 9am – 3pm to speak to a representative, or press 0 to leave a voicemail.
SNAP-Education x DC Health Partnership
- Through our partnership with DC Health, Sorogi can provide approved nutrition and fitness education for SNAP-eligible individuals in the DC area and beyond!
- Content is shared regularly across all our social media. Follow us @SorogiHealth to stay informed and inspired by tips, resources, and upcoming activities.
- We are also preparing to move our cooking demonstrations and fitness classes to be in-person over the summer! Please follow us on our platforms for more information on these events!
- Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, X/Twitter and Facebook!
- Enrollment for our July SNAP-ED direct education cohort will be available soon!
Healthy Cooking Demonstrations
- We hosted two virtual cooking demonstrations on May 6th and May 20th at 6:00 pm. Registered Dietitian Wintana Kiros outdid herself last month. The black bean brownies were delicious.
Check out the recipe in detail with the nutrition highlights below!
Recipe: Fudgy Black Bean Brownies
Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ cup oats
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1/3 cup + 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Blend all ingredients (except chocolate chips) until smooth
- Stir in chocolate chips
- Spread into greased 8x8 pan or mini muffin tin
- Bake for 20 mins (or 8 mins for mini muffins)
- Cool for 15 mins before serving
Tip: Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top before baking for a fudgier finish! Check out the recipe in detail with the nutrition highlights below!
- We’re now averaging 26 participants per session—thank you for your enthusiasm and support!
- Our next virtual cooking demonstration is scheduled for June 3rd, 2025, at 6:00 PM EST
- Be sure to follow us @SorogiHealth on Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, and LinkedIn to stay informed about upcoming events!
Look Out for our June Blog Posts!
- Blogs are posted on the 1st and 3rd weeks of each month!
- June is Men’s Health Month. We encourage you to:
- Take a few minutes to read our article.
- Consider ways to encourage the men in our community to get their annual wellness check-ups.
Several Programs
We offer a variety of programs designed to help individuals manage or prevent chronic health conditions:
Diabetes Prevention Program
- Every Monday at 5pm EST
Diabetes Self-Management Program
- Every Tuesday-Thursday at 6pm EST
Hypertension Management Program
- Every other Monday at 6pm EST
Weight Loss Program
- Every Saturday at 10:30AM-11:30AM EST
Exciting NEWS!!
- We are so happy to share that our program has been officially welcomed into the Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program (DPRP)! That means our team is doing a great job helping people stay healthy and prevent diabetes. We have received Preliminary Recognition from the CDC, which is a big step and shows we are on the right track!
Learn more and sign up here: https://programs.sorogi.com/
Summer Approaching
- We’re gearing up for a busy summer of community events and vending opportunities!
- Follow us @SorogiHealth to see where we’ll be.
- Stop by our booth, meet our team, and learn more about how we’re supporting community health.
Thank you for being a part of the Sorogi Health community. We’re excited for what is ahead! Please feel free to give us a call at (202) 594-9994, visit our website www.sorogi.com, or stop by our office 4514 Benning Rd. SE Washington DC 20019. See you soon!
