Ina Wellness Collective Guam

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Wellness Wednesday with Todu Guam Foundation

Q. What is your mission?

A. Todu Guam Foundation is a locally and nationally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to provide access to healthcare, education, and support to the island’s underserved communities with no restrictions. Since 2016, TGF has worked to fill the gaps in services and address health equity and health disparities challenges.

Q. What services/programs does tgf provide the community?

A. The Todu Guam Foundation currently has five programs: Mobile Care Clinic, Community Approach to Resilience and Education for Students (CARES), Patient Navigation & Financial Assistance, Health Education & Outreach, and MindCare.

TGF delivers services in the hard to reach areas through the Mobile Care Clinic and breaks down the barrier of access by “Bringing Care To You”

Q: What are some ways that the community can support TGF?

A: TGF continues to accept donations of food, water, clothing, and hygienic products that we deliver to those greatly impacted by Typhoon Mawar. In addition, TGF continues to open our doors to volunteer medical professionals and volunteer community advocates to assist with our operations. In addition, TGF continues to accept donations that go towards the delivery of our mission.

Q. What does wellness mean to you?

A. Wellness is having balance in your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual lives. I find wellness in being able to use my artistic gifts to support my family and our community.