Thank you to all who helped us meet our 2026 Soul Stroll fundraising goal.

We raised over $200K during Soul Stroll 2026! Our funder matched our
challenge amount and committed an additional $130K for FY 2027-2028.
Thank you to all of you for your continued support of our work!

Save the Dates & Join Us at These Events!

The 25th Anniversary of Soul Stroll is Friday, May 14-15 2027. Mark your calendars now!

30th Annual Men’s and Women’s Health Fair: Saturday, September 19, 2026
BACHAC's End of Year & Holiday Celebration: Monday, December 14, 2026
Off To A Good Start: Saturday, February 6, 2027
2nd Annual Black Student Leadership Conference: Saturday, March 6, 2027
25th Anniversary Soul Stroll: Friday, May 14 & Saturday, May 15, 2027
Black Family Hangout: Sunday, June 6, 2027

Join the Black Youth Advisory Board

The BlackYAB is a group of youth committed to promoting Black culture, designing fun and engaging programs, and sharing their voices in San Mateo County! In partnership with the Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council (BACHAC), gain leadership skills and plan activities and programs for youth by youth. Join the Black Youth Advisory Board (BlackYAB)!

We are looking for BlackYAB Members in the 9th-12th Grade. *MUST live/attend school in San Mateo County & identify as Black.*

Application deadline: September 11, 2026

Learn more & Apply

2026 Soul Stroll Highlights

MEET OUR 2026 SOUL STROLL AMBASSADOR

Cherie “Chillin' da Conscious Poet” Kabba

Cherie "Chillin' da Conscious Poet" Kabba is a creative strategist, cultural preservationist, and the founder and CEO of The Soultown Magazine — a platform she has built into a 20-state, 52-city distribution network over the past decade, designing all 115 issues herself.

Learn more about Cherie

see 2026 soul stroll sponsors

Soul Stroll could not happen without the support of our sponsors. These much needed funds help BACHAC provide free programming throughout the year.

Learn more about sponsors

Resilience & Mental Wellness Initiative

Visit our Faces of Resilience project, Better by the Day videos, and other resources about mental wellness & healing.

Ways to Give

BACHAC counts on the support of individuals, corporations, mid- and small sized companies, community-based organizations, nonprofit health organizations, governmental agencies, health educators, institutions of higher learning, and the faith community to expand our work. With your help, we’ll continue to make a difference and plant seeds for a healthier world! Learn how you can become a part of our mission to share knowledge for life.

Volunteer opportunities

The generous contributions of time and energy by BACHAC volunteers makes all the difference. If you are energized to help people achieve healthier lifestyles and make meaningful behavioral changes, come and join us at BACHAC!

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Make a Donation

What we do would not be possible without the generous support of individuals and companies. If you would like to become a sponsor of BACHAC or support one of our programs, we welcome the chance to talk with you!

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Your generosity helps BACHAC to:

Organize Community Health Villages to share important health information and offer free screenings to our communities
Design free programming for the community, including at Off to A Good Start, Soul Stroll, Men & Women Health Fairs, Black Family Hangout
Develop Gatherings and Conferences (Black Educators, Black Student Leadership Conference)
Present the Annual Soul Stroll for Health, about to celebrate its 25th year!
Participate in other community events to share knowledge about health issues and disparities
Support outreach efforts for the Community Mammogram Program
Cover administrative costs such as purchasing supplies, and printing promotional items and educational materials
Pay honorariums to speakers and stipends to youth workers
Support staff and contractors