Our Mission


Our mission is to foster healthy lifestyles in all populations through training and programming specific to the needs and settings of individuals and communities.
“Give people fish and they eat today, teach them to fish and they eat forever.” Each IHD program reflects this simple philosophy. By building the capacity of individuals, communities, organizations and businesses to do what they can do best, IHD delivers results.

People first. IHD believes that people are a community’s greatest resource. Whether working with a small community organization or a large corporation, IHD begins with people, cultivating relationships and resources to help individuals become more skilled and groups become more efficient.

Expect innovation. IHD programs are creative, challenging and always “hands on.” With over thirty years of experience working with all ages and cultures, IHD staff collaborates with clients from the beginning to customize its services so that they are not only relevant and helpful but also enjoyable and stimulating. The result: healthier people, healthier communities and healthier organizations.

  • Customizing trainings based on agency needs and assets
  • Building skills in program design, organization, negotiation and collaboration
  • Identifying and developing resources both within and outside organizations
  • Facilitating partnerships, networks and collaborations
  • Planning strategically
  • Managing projects
  • Developing community plans
  • Writing grants
  • Coordinating events
  • Troubleshooting
  • Team building
  • Assessing needs and defining a course of action
  • Identifying “best practices” for greatest efficiency and effectiveness

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