TRY created systems designed to stem the rates of infection, hospitalization, case mortality and economic impact. TRY provides training, direction and leadership to Community Health Workers (CHW) who in turn engage community members within the communities where they live, work and play, sharing facts on COVID19 and vaccines. CHWs help mitigate negative social determinants of health (food insecurity, lack of jobs, lack of healthcare, transportation and more) by linking those in need to serves. Working in 11 NC counties, TRY reached 12,000 persons with COVID19 related education, Vaccine - 2,015 doses, 32 vaccine events, 8 television interviews and 21 Town Halls.

These activities reached 78% people of color (59% Black and 19% Hispanic). TRY continues to generate authentic messaging reaching a 20,000 residents/month on social media and through CHWs. TRY’s work also includes addressing the social determinants of health, linking individuals to needed resources and bridging inequity gaps. TRY addresses peripheral challenges associated with racism and disparities within COVID19, behavioral health, mental health and healthcare.

Additionally, TRY provides training and technical assistance to 15 coalitions around the state, 20 in the US and 1 in Kenya. Through its founder, Dr. Boone served as Co-Chair the NC Institutes of Medicine Healthy 2030 Task Force Social and Economic/Healthy Behaviors Subcommittee and works collaboratively locally, around the State of NC and nationally to address health disparities, the outcomes of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) as they disproportionally impact vulnerable communities. and associated challenges and helps to ensure the engagement of culturally representative key stakeholders and staff within TRY and in the organizations where TRY has influence.