The Balm In Gilead, Inc.
Wellness and Fitness ServicesVirginia, United States11-50 Employees
The Balm In Gilead, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing health disparities among people of the Black Diaspora by strengthening faith communities in the United States and East Africa. It designs educational and training programs that integrate public health with faith principles to improve health outcomes across urban, rural, and remote settings. Founded by Dr. Pernessa C. Seele and based in Richmond, Virginia, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and pursues collaborations to uplift African American and African communities through capacity-building and program development. The Balm In Gilead engages in partnerships and events, such as the Healthy Churches 2030 Virtual Conference, to equip faith communities and families with tools to address health burdens, including conditions like diabetes and artery disease. The organization serves a network of faith-based groups and communities, positioning itself within the wellness and fitness services arena as a facilitator of sustainable health-oriented approaches rooted in faith-based settings.