Back @ Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion

We are so excited about our kick off of the summer wellness season on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion located at 1900 Anacostia Drive, SE (northend), Washington, DC 20020.  There are many exciting things happening at the park and we want you to be there every Saturday.  


We are looking for more community partners. Call us to share your services and resources with the community. Contact: intern.abaninstitute@gmail.com or,
 call: 202-688-1894.

Meet our New Staff

We are very happy to welcome the new staff to Aban.  

Meet our new Administrator, Jemma Harris.  


With over 10 years of experience in financial services, Jemma is an industry expert in credit and cash flow management. She is the founder of J H & Associates LLC., a credit and cash flow management consulting agency. In addition, Jemma has served as a Credit Manager for a major wholesale company where she managed over $3.5 million in corporate accounts.  Jemma is an expert in credit rules & regulations which has allowed her to empower her clients to make sound credit decisions while increasing their cash flow.  Jemma has given her time and talents to teach people about financial literacy through workshops at community events and women’s transition institutions. Her years of experience managing million dollar clients is an asset to Aban and we look forward to having her help build sustainable initiatives that will grow and strengthen the organization.  




Meet our new Community Engagement Coordinator, Belinda Pauls Anderson.  

Belinda has over three decades in healthcare field including pediatrics, hospice care and HIV/AIDS. In 2008, Belinda refocused her energy on disease treatment to health advocacy. Based on her own personal journal to wellness, she has assisted many individuals transform their lives through an integrated approach that includes traditional and complementary alternative practices including (yoga, aromatherapy, and meditation) which are all very beneficial to one’s health.  Belinda  has her own health blog called, “Bees Wellness Lounge”, where she provides "one of the best weapons available to fight the war against dis-eases & dis-orders- INFORMATION."  Belinda hosts a  monthly teleconference series called “Let’s Talk Health-Attitude, Purpose, & Passion” to provide a platform for information and support for participants to share successes, failures, tips and tools as they walk along their path to a healthier lifestyle. Belinda recently graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelors in Psychology. We are very grateful to have her on board as we expand our wellness activities to more year-round programs.

HAPPY to be Back

Healthy Activities Promotion Project for You (HAPPY) is Aban's signature wellness program.  We are springing into another awesome summer of living well for 2012. Join Aban this summer at the Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion on Saturdays starting June 23, 2012 as we roll out more activities to keep you and your family healthy, excited about learning, and having fun.  Stay informed, get connected, meet new friends and, take the time learn the benefits of living well.  Living well is more than a lifestyle it is a lifetime.  FREE skate rentals for everyone.

Aban is seeking partners to promote wellness or community based resources to residents. Partnership is FREE. Call 202-688-1894.  The Anacostia Park Roller Pavilion (National Park Service treasure) is located at 1900 Anacostia Drive, SE, Washington, DC 20020. It is owned and operated by the National Park Service.  So walk, run, bike,  play or, chill with us under the grand pavilion and enjoy the cool breeze of the Anacostia river this summer.