GW Cancer Prevention and Wellness Center

Wellness Starts Here

The GW Cancer Prevention and Wellness Center, located on the historic St. Elizabeths campus in Southeast Washington, DC opened in July 2025 (Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Sept. 29th) was established as a welcoming space for proactive, community-centered health and wellness. Just steps from the Congress Heights Metro Station, the Wellness Center focuses on reducing cancer risk and improving overall well-being, especially for historically underserved residents of East of the River.

Help us raise $10,000 to power community programs at our new home for prevention, connection, and everyday health and wellness.

A Community Hub for Health and Hope

More than a building, the Wellness Center is a hub for empowerment and connection. Through expert-led classes, community events, and clinical research opportunities, it helps individuals take control of their health using the six pillars of lifestyle medicine. Your gift will support future programming to include:

• Fitness & Movement: beginner-friendly classes, walking groups, chair yoga, strength & balance
• Cancer Screenings: screening navigation, reminders, transportation support, follow-up help
• Food & Nutrition: cooking classes, pantry connections, budget-smart grocery tours
• Stress & Sleep: mindfulness, breathwork, sleep hygiene, coping skills for patients & caregivers
• Community Joy: family movie nights, health fairs, neighborhood events that bring us together

Your Gift at Work

The Wellness Center is where science, care, and community come together, but we need your support to grow its impact.

Here’s how your generosity can make a difference:

• $25 Spark a Healthier Future: Provide educational materials on cancer prevention and lifestyle medicine to local community members.
• $50 Nourish the Moment: Stock the Wellness Center with nourishment for community wellness events, ensuring participants stay energized and engaged while learning cancer prevention strategies.
• $75 Move Together, Thrive Together: Sponsor a certified instructor to lead a free community fitness class based on the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, building strength, joy, and connection.
• $100 Equip Wellness in Motion: Help purchase essential fitness materials like yoga mats, resistance bands, hand weights, and foam rollers for community classes at the GW Cancer Prevention and Wellness Center.
• $250 Bring Wellness Within Reach: Sponsor transportation for local seniors or school groups to attend wellness activities at the GW Cancer Prevention and Wellness Center.
• $500 Inspire Young Minds: Help fill our child-friendly space with engaging, hands-on learning materials that spark curiosity and promote healthy habits from an early age.
• $1,000 Boost Early Detection: Support free cancer screening events that empower residents with life-saving information and access.
• $5,000 Food for Today, Hope for Tomorrow: Help us purchase refrigeration to safely store fresh produce, proteins, and shelf-stable items for the GW OncoPantry, ensuring patients and families facing cancer have consistent access to nutritious food.
• $10,000 Empower the Next Generation of Cancer Researchers: Establish an internship program that provides sustained support for students and emerging professionals passionate about cancer prevention and community wellness.

Whether you give $10 or $1,000, you are helping deliver life-saving education, resources, and support to neighbors who need it most.

Be Our Partner in Prevention

Together, we can make the healthy choice the easy choice for our neighbors. With your help, we can reduce disparities, expand access, and build a healthier future for Southeast DC

Make your gift today to support the GW Cancer Prevention and Wellness Center and join a community-driven movement for change.

Thank you for standing with us and the communities we serve. Wellness Starts Here. Because of you.