Healthy 2 Connections is a transformative initiative dedicated to engaging communities in neuroscience education while fostering economic development and local empowerment. Through strategic partnerships with Dr. Alvin C. Hathaway, President/CEO of Beloved Community Services, and Sidney Sogbor, President of Seadmok Water Construction Company LLC, we are committed to building brighter futures for our youth

Bridging the Gap, Beating the Odds
Healthy 2 Connections champions local hiring and training, creating new opportunities for economic growth while ensuring that underserved communities have access to sustainable careers. With one in five Michigan jobs directly or indirectly connected to water-related industries, our initiative emphasizes the importance of water resource management in Muskegon County, leveraging its abundant fresh water to drive economic prosperity.

Advancing Neuroscience Research
The program also plays a pivotal role in groundbreaking neuroscience research, supporting the African Ancestry Neuroscience Research Initiative (AANRI). This initiative, facilitated by the Baltimore Lieber Institute for Brain Development, focuses on identifying vital genes linked to brain function in African American males. The Gift of Life Foundation, through the generosity of Larry E. Agnew, enabled the donation of brain and eye tissue for this critical study, advancing personalized medicine and ancestry-aware therapeutics.

A Call to Action
Founder Priscilla Agnew-Hines urges community leaders, government officials, educators, and mentors to join the movement. Healthy 2 Connections is committed to addressing pressing issues such as substance abuse, depression, mental health, personalized trauma, and suicide prevention. By amplifying voices and fostering awareness, we aim to create lasting change.

Healthy 2 Connections is more than an initiative—it’s a movement for empowerment, education, and economic resilience. Together, we can shape a future where communities thrive, opportunities expand, and lives are transformed.