Healthy Lifestyles & Quality of Life

In a healthy community, everyone is empowered to be fit and functional, eat wholesome food, and manage their money to provide security and stability for their families.

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What We Do​

The Community Wellness Initiative is a non-profit organization that offers programs and classes designed to help you maintain three important parts of a healthy lifestyle called the GYMS of life. Get Your Movement Straight, Get Your Meals Straight, and Get Your Money Straight. 

Improve Your Fitness & Function

Activity GYMS - Get your movement straight with weekend workout classes for all ages.

Programs

Make Good Food Choices

Food GYMS - Get your meals straight with healthy eating tips and workshops.

Classes

Take Control of Your Finances

Money GYMS - Get your money straight with sessions exploring finance best practices.

Resources

Featured Event

Managing Diabetes Workshop

Saturday, May 17, 2025, Noon -2:30pm

The Kingsley Association 6435 Frankstown Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15206

Join us for an interactive Diabetes Management Workshop, designed to empower individuals with practical tools for better health. This workshop will cover essential topics such as nutrition, exercise, blood sugar monitoring, and lifestyle strategies  to help manage diabetes effectively.

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Featured Event

Organic Gardening Basics Workshop

Monday, May 19, 2025, 5:30pm - 7pm

The Kingsley Association 6435 Frankstown Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15206

Are you ready to start gardening? Join us for this workshop to learn more about garden planning, pest management, and practical tips for a successful growing season! The workshop is free but donations are greatly
appreciated.

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Programs & Classes

Programs take place at The Kingsley Association, 6435 Frankstown Avenue. Kingsley is on several bus lines and there is parking in front of and behind the building and on the street nearby. You do not need to be a Kingsley member to participate. We also partner with other local community organizations in delivering our program offerings.

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"Attending the diabetes management class through The Community Wellness Initiative was a game changer for me. I learned practical strategies for managing my blood sugar, making healthier food choices, and staying active. The support and knowledge shared by the instructors made a real difference in my confidence and daily habits. I feel more in control of my health than ever before!"

~ Laura G

"I was so excited when Chris, who is also my Personal Trainer, decided to start CWI. I attended his classes that focused on Nutrition and Fitness. The Nutrition classes were informative and eye opening and tools that I use daily. I found the fitness classes to be challenging, fun and beneficial in promoting a healthy, lifelong lifestyle.  These are classes that every person in the community should check out."

~ Alva B

Our Story

CWI promotes healthy lifestyles and quality of life in underserved communities by decreasing socioeconomic barriers to wellness through education, support, and resources for personal growth and well-being. We provide hands-on experience opportunities for minorities and others seeking to pursue fitness careers.

Your CWI gets its iconography and is rooted in the storied history of the Baobab tree. Also known as the “tree of life,” the Baobab tree supplies food, water, and shelter for the ecosystems in which they are planted, enabling the surrounding inhabitants the ability to thrive. The Community Wellness Initiative of Pittsburgh envisions being a central community resource. We believe that sharing our lived experiences, knowledge, and resources will catapult and transform individuals and families into “Thriving Communities.”

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