Abounding Prosperity, Inc. was founded in November 2005 with the express purpose of responding to social and health disparities that continue to have a devastating impact on African American men and their families in Dallas County. Our mission: to provide services that address health, social, and economic disparities among African American men and their families.
The programs and services offered by the organization include strategies for mobilizing and organizing public institutions to effectively work together, with members of the impacted community to increase knowledge through a comprehensive plan that includes health education and disease prevention. Our vision: to empower our clients to achieve self-sufficiency through skills development, increased knowledge, and access to community services.
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, in 2004, there were 468 new HIV infections among Black Men who have Sex with Men, and 5,083 Black Men who have Sex with Men were known to be living with HIV/AIDS. Accordingly, 25% of Black Men who have Sex with Men with HIV/AIDS live in four zip codes: 75216, 75231, 75243, and 75215 - all of which are areas targeted by AP Inc. for HIV outreach and education. Hence, the founding of AP Inc.
"As a community, it is critical that we begin to recognize that we must take responsibility for our behaviors, especially those high risk behaviors that impact our health. This organization was founded with the express purpose of addressing those social, economic, and health disparities that keep African American men from living healthy and prosperous lifestyles." - says Kirk Myers, CEO - AP Inc.
