Back in 2015, Yolanda Cruz and the rest of the San Miguel Team were focused on reducing recidivism among formerly incarcerated individuals to reduce poor health outcomes and socioeconomic disadvantages for the entire community. Since their time in the program, the team has been busy developing a community rehabilitation center to provide services for community members with substance use disorder and those in need of reintegration services.

Utilizing skills and support provided through NLAPH, Penrose Jackson and the Chittenden County Collective Impact Team, have expanded from addressing food insecurity in their community to championing health equity through a focus on the social determinants of health.