Community Voice Program

Our Community Voice is an innovative, grassroots program that uses community volunteers in targeted zip codes to reduce black infant mortality rates through health education.

The program's goal is to educate community residents on behaviors that promote healthy births outcomes.

After being trained through a short series of classes taught by Community Voice Lay Health Educators, participants are asked to share this valuable information with family and friends, especially with those of child-bearing age. By doing so, many people in the community become more knowledgeable about healthy living and subsequently help reduce the number of black infant deaths. This also gives the graduates, known as Lay Health Advisors, the opportunity to refer or invite others to participate in the experience and make a difference.

The program, which is funded by the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, is usually conducted in a small group consisting of 7 -12 participants in locations such as churches, schools, community centers, and other community sites. The classes are completed in 4 to 5 sessions which total 10 hours, and a meal may be provided. The discussions focus on topics such health determinants, preconception health, prenatal care, nutrition, domestic violence, SIDS, breastfeeding, postpartum care and much more.

The interaction is life changing for some and educational for all.

If interested in learning more or becoming a Community Voice graduate, please contact us at (561) 840-4132.

Interested in our program?

  • Delphine McDonald
    Community Voice Program Director
    155 East Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
    Riviera Beach Office: (561) 840-4132
    Fax: (561) 444-0178
    Outreach:
    Boynton Beach and Delray Beach
    33435 and 33444

  • LaTrell Banks-Summersett
    Senior Lay Health Educator 
    155 East Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
    Belle Glade Office: (561) 983-8619
    Fax: (561) 444-0178
    Main Office: (561) 833-3113
    Outreach: Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay,
    33430, 33476 and 33493

  • Ulysses Hubbard
    Male Lay Health Educator
    155 East Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
    Riviera Beach Office: (561) 841-4132
    Cell Phone: (561) 201-2443
    Outreach: Lake Park, Riviera Beach, West Palm Beach, Belle Glade and Pahokee
    33401, 33403, 33404, 33407, 33430, 33476 and 33493

  • Toccoa Lenair
    Lay Health Educator/Community Relationship Specialist
    155 East Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
    Cell Phone: (561) 797-1459
    Outreach: Riviera Beach and Lake Park
    33404 and 33406

  • Michele Williams
    Female and Male Lay Health Educator
    155 East Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
    Cell Phone: (772) 203-9643
    Outreach: West Palm Beach
    33401 and 33407


  • Corey C. Butler, II
    Lay Health Educator
    155 East Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
    Cell Phone: (954) 330-4471
    Outreach: Boynton Beach and Delray Beach
    33426, 33435, 33436 and 33444