EDUCATION
The PAAC provides three 21st Century Community Learning Centers in Kanawha County. These out of school time programs appropriately named “Communities Closing the Gap” create a safe and loving environment while reinforcing positive youth development and academic excellence aligned with the school day.
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER
The Partnership of African American Churches (PAAC) is a licensed Mental Health and Substance Misuse Disorder Provider. PAAC provides services through its Infinite Pathways Prevention, Treatment Supports, Recovery, and Wellness Centers.
COVID-19 SURGE TESTING
COVID-19 cases and deaths will disproportionately impact people of color in West Virginia unless rapid surge testing and contact tracing (as-needed) are done in a way that reaches a high percentage of this at-risk population. African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, and people of color account for 8.72 percent of the state population, but already account for 23.3 percent of confirmed cases.
