HERC's Mission Statement
From the Director: Dr. Betty McGee
I want to extend my special appreciation to all those who have shared in our vision for the future, especially those who have contributed many volunteer hours and hard work.
HERC's Executive Committee has provided outstanding leadership, helping design and implement positive organizational change.
Our vision continues to emerge as we progress.
HERC is now networked and provides the availability of Internet services. You may request information, apply for internships, and more through this Web Site.
The Resource Center continues to serve the community and has issued field trip invitations to all the schools and childcare centers in Bayview Hunters Point.
I invite you to browse our web site and tell us what you think. We look forward to serving you and our community in the weeks and months to come!
The mission of the Bayview Hunters Point Health and Environmental Resource Center (HERC) is to promote the health and wellness of residents in low-income communities and to improve the environment where residents live and work.
HERC's Primary Goals :
To reduce the prevalence ...
of asthma and breast cancer, providing education, information, referral and training both for clients and volunteers.
To make available ...
to community residents state-of-the-art technology and relevant literature though use of our Resource Center at 828 Innes Ave, San Francisco.
The HERC Center is ...
designed to provide education and information to assist in improving the quality of life of those at risk for various cancers & asthma.
HERC also ...
analyzes and provides information on governmental policies influencing environmental issues that effect the health of Bayview Hunters Point residents.