Connect2Health
Providing hope and care for unhoused, uninsured and diverse communities
Connect2Health is committed to creating equal healthcare opportunities for unhoused, underserved and diverse communities beginning in Maricopa County. By implementing creative initiatives and fostering strong community partnerships, we aim to dismantle barriers to wellness. Our vision extends beyond our local roots aspiring to expand our impact across Arizona and ultimately beyond, envisioning a future where everyone can thrive and flourish.
Our Mission
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Strive to eliminate health disparities and remove barriers to healthcare for homeless, uninsured, low-income, and diverse communities, starting in Maricopa County and gradually expanding across Arizona.
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Provide basic necessities of life such as food, clothing, clean water, masks, hygiene products, and safety kits through vital community partnerships.
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Facilitate access to essential and critical health services, including vaccinations, nutrition and obesity management, diabetes care, child health, mental health support, addiction treatment, and resources for domestic violence by focusing on resource navigation, and helping guide people to the services they need.
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Connect individuals in need of specialized medical care to local clinics and health institutions that provide free advanced healthcare.
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Advocate for healthy lifestyle choices and mental well-being by distributing culturally sensitive materials, organizing group workshops and fostering community partnerships to broaden our impact.
Hi, I’m Aditya Tyagi( I go by Adi), and I’m the founder of Connect2Health. I started this organization in June of 2022 because I felt compelled to address the health inequalities I witnessed around me. Growing up, I saw firsthand how crucial good healthcare is. My dad has psoriatic arthritis, and my younger brother has autism. Thanks to accessible healthcare, they are receiving the care they need and are able to manage their conditions to lead a quality life. But, I recognized that not everyone in our community is that fortunate.I saw firsthand how many people, especially those who are unhoused or from underserved backgrounds, don’t have access to the same quality of care most of us have, which we often take for granted.
On a rainy day in 2022, a moment forever changed my life. In a Walmart parking lot, I saw a Hispanic woman clutching an infant with two young children by her side, desperately asking for money to get medical care for her baby’s heart condition. My heart ached as I handed her a few dollars, knowing it wasn't enough. Later that year, while driving home from a doctor’s appointment, I encountered a homeless man in his 40s with a severely infected open wound on his leg, begging for money for food. The sight haunted me for days. Not so long after, on another scorching day, I saw two elderly people sleeping under a bridge, their pets by their side, their skin burned from the extreme heat, looking extremely dehydrated and helpless. In each encounter, I did what little I could—offering a cold bottle of water, and a few dollars. Their fleeting smiles were heartwarming, but it was painfully clear that these small acts of kindness were not enough. I am a strong believer in action over inaction.
This disparity felt profoundly unjust, compelling me to start Connect2Health—to help bridge this gap and ensure everyone has a fair chance at good health. Our mission is to connect the individuals of under-resourced communities with community health centers, free clinics, and NGOs, to volunteer our time and resources, increasing outreach and providing the underserved communitites with essential clinical care and health education, ensuring everyone receives the vital care they deserve. Our efforts are primarily aimed at supporting medically uninsured, underinsured, people with low socioeconomic status, homeless, and underserved populations, including non-native English speakers, people with low literacy levels, cultural, ethnic, religious minorities, and the LGBTQ+ community.
By collaborating with dedicated healthcare professionals, volunteers, and community leaders, we strive to build a supportive network. Through Connect2Health, we hope to make a real difference and work towards a future where everyone has access to the healthcare they need.
Together, we can bridge the gap and ensure that quality healthcare is not just a privilege for some, but a right for all.
- Aditya Tyagi (Founder of Connect2Health)