The Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness, a Mount Saint Mary College initiative, recently hosted its Winter Wellness Day for the Newburgh community and beyond.
Taking place in the college’s Aquinas Hall atrium, the event is one of the biggest of the year for the Desmond Center.
Like previous events, Winter Wellness Day included interactive activities and giveaways, movement classes, workshops, children's crafts, and a warm meal. New to this year's Winter Wellness Day, made possible by the support of Affinity-Molina Healthcare, were a photo opportunity with Santa Claus, festive and funky tunes by a live DJ, and a dental health station.
In addition, the Mount’s Residence Life team prepared and distributed winter wellness kits, which included scarves, gloves, and blankets.
The Desmond Center provides wellness and educational services for underserved individuals and families. The center offers accessible and equitable educational, health, and wellness services for community members and families in the local area. All services are free of cost and open to the community.
The Mount recently received a grant for $325,000 from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, to be used for the growth of the Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness. This is the fourth grant that the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation has provided for the Desmond Center.