Community Health Impact & Program Outcomes
Transparency and accountability are foundational to our mission. We rigorously evaluate every program using validated public health metrics, pre/post biometric assessments, and longitudinal follow-up studies aligned with Healthy People 2030 objectives and the Minnesota Department of Health Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) framework.
2024 Annual Impact Summary
Data reported for fiscal year January 1 through December 31, 2024. All program outcomes are verified through independent evaluation by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health Division of Epidemiology and Community Health.
Program-Specific Outcomes
Healthy Foundations (Chronic Disease Prevention)
Among the 419 participants who completed the full 12-week curriculum, the average systolic blood pressure decreased by 8.4 mmHg (from 138.2 to 129.8), fasting blood glucose decreased by an average of 11.3 mg/dL, and BMI decreased by an average of 1.2 points. At 6-month follow-up, 71% of participants maintained or continued improvements in at least three of four tracked biometric indicators. The program was delivered at 12 community sites with materials in six languages. Participant demographics reflected the diversity of Hennepin County: 34% Somali, 22% White, 18% African American, 12% Hmong, 8% Latino, and 6% other or multiracial backgrounds. Childcare utilization was 41% across all sessions, indicating the critical importance of this support service for program accessibility.
Freedom from Tobacco (Cessation)
The Freedom from Tobacco program enrolled 196 individuals in 2024 across four cohorts. The 34% sustained quit rate at 6-month follow-up (validated by expired-air carbon monoxide testing) represents a nearly five-fold improvement over the 7% national average for unassisted quit attempts. Among participants who did not achieve complete abstinence, 78% reported reducing daily cigarette consumption by 50% or more. Nicotine replacement therapy was utilized by 82% of participants, with patches being the most commonly selected method (61%), followed by gum (28%) and lozenges (11%). The program was delivered in English, Spanish, Somali, and Hmong, with a new Karen-language cohort launched in Q4 2024.
Diabetes Prevention Program (CDC-Recognized DPP)
In 2024, 134 participants were actively enrolled across three DPP cohorts. Among those who completed the 16-session core phase, the average body weight loss was 5.8% of starting weight, exceeding the CDC benchmark of 5%. The average weekly physical activity increased from 47 minutes at baseline to 162 minutes at program completion. A1C levels among participants with baseline values of 5.7–6.4% decreased by an average of 0.3 percentage points. Medicare Part B covered enrollment costs for 38% of participants aged 65 and older, while 47% qualified for full sliding-scale subsidies through our grant-funded financial assistance program.
Community Health Screenings
Health Promotion Project conducted 6,340 individual health screenings across 36 community events in 2024. Events were held at community centers, faith-based organizations, public housing facilities, schools, farmers markets, and employer worksites. Of the 6,340 screenings, 312 (4.9%) identified abnormal results requiring clinical follow-up. The most common findings were stage 1 hypertension (blood pressure 130/80 or higher, 142 cases), elevated random blood glucose (over 200 mg/dL, 53 cases), elevated total cholesterol (over 240 mg/dL, 68 cases), and positive PHQ-9 depression screening (score of 10 or higher, 49 cases). Our patient navigation team achieved a 94% referral follow-through rate, meaning 293 of 312 individuals with abnormal results were successfully connected with a clinical provider within 30 days.
Financial Transparency
As a 501(c)(3) public charity, Health Promotion Project is committed to full financial transparency. Our Form 990 is publicly available through GuideStar/Candid.
Federal grants (HRSA, CDC): 42% • State of Minnesota (SHIP, Title V): 28% • Private foundations: 18% • Individual donors: 8% • Program fees: 4%
84 cents of every dollar directly funds community health programs. Administrative costs: 10% • Fundraising: 6%
Through efficient programming and community partnerships, our average per-participant cost remains among the lowest in the region for comparable interventions.
Community & Institutional Partners
Our impact is amplified through deep partnerships with healthcare systems, academic institutions, government agencies, and community-based organizations across the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Hennepin Healthcare
Clinical Referral Partner
University of Minnesota SPH
Evaluation & Research
NorthPoint Health
Federally Qualified Health Center
MN Dept of Health
SHIP Grant Funder
CUHCC
Community Health Center
Minneapolis Public Schools
School-Based Screening Sites
Pillsbury United Communities
Neighborhood Program Sites
Blue Cross MN Foundation
Private Foundation Partner