Community Outreach

Community Involvement, Programming & Impact Timeline (2023–Current)

David E. Cadet, RN

Founder & Lead Instructor, Kontinuity Healthiness & Wellness LLC Creator, #Pump4ABeat Health Initiative

2023 | Organizational Launch & Community Trust-Building

Founded Kontinuity Healthiness & Wellness LLC (KHW) as a New York State–registered, nurse-led organization focused on community-centered health education, emergency preparedness, and men’s wellness.
Launched the #Pump4ABeat Health Initiative delivering Hands-Only CPR, AED awareness, BLS fundamentals, and Narcan education through free and low-cost community demonstrations.
Initiated grassroots outreach across community centers, faith-based institutions, and family resource hubs.
Engaged men’s mental health and wellness spaces using movement-based grounding and stress-regulation strategies.
Established trust within Black-led and underserved community spaces through culturally responsive, accessible health education.

Impact: Built a sustainable foundation for recurring CPR education and community health programming while establishing KHW as a trusted local resource.

2024 | Program Expansion, Mental Health & Emergency Preparedness

Developed and implemented the Power Moves™ Program, a movement-based mental wellness intervention supporting stress regulation, grounding, and physical activation.
Delivered Power Moves™ during men’s mental health programming, including the Black Men’s Mental Health Summit (September 2024).
Hosted FREE AHA First Aid/CPR/AED and Stop the Bleed® training (April 21, 2024) in partnership with F.O.R.C.E., providing hands-on lifesaving skills at no cost.
Continued Hands-Only CPR demonstrations at community centers, including the Dunbar Community Center.
Expanded paid CPR/BLS certification classes for organizations, childcare providers, and community agencies while maintaining community access.
Participated in Black Maternal Health Week Wellness Expo and Black Breastfeeding Week – Sankofa Giveback.
Attended the Collaborative Strategies for Nonprofits Conference hosted by Syracuse University’s Lender Center for Social Justice.
Featured guest on “Inspiration for the Nation” with George Kilpatrick.

Impact: Expanded scope into mental health, maternal health, and systems-level engagement while strengthening academic and institutional credibility.

October 2024 | Academic Leadership

Served as Keynote Speaker for the White Coat Ceremony & Scholarship Awards at Upstate Medical University – College of Nursing.
Delivered an address emphasizing resilience, community-centered care, and service beyond the bedside.
Represented KHW and #Pump4ABeat as a model of nurse-led community impact.

2025 | Scale, Men’s Health Leadership & Documented Impact

Coordinated and led the 2025 Get On The Beat Community Health Awareness Fair & Summit (March 22, 2025) at Destiny USA, engaging 250+ community members and 20+ organizations.
Managed sponsorships, MOUs, vendor coordination, and multi-topic health programming.
Participated in Health & Wellness Fair hosted by PEACE Inc. – Viola G. Chisholm Eastside Family Resource Center.
Engaged in Spring Into Summer Health & Wellness Fair at The People’s Church.
Co-led “Pancakes & Prostate” Community Men’s Health Awareness Breakfast (August 2, 2025) at The People’s AME Zion Church.
Delivered CPR, First Aid, AED, and Narcan training at Winning With Wellness Health Fest (November 15, 2025).
Conducted contracted BLS CPR certification classes for Dunbar Community Center, PEACE Inc., and Mattydale Oral & Facial Surgery.
Served in active leadership roles within Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., integrating public health education with scholarship and maternal health initiatives.
Awarded Ronald R. Young Outstanding Alumni Brother of the Year (2025).
Impact: Demonstrated scalable leadership, sustained partnerships, and measurable community reach across health, faith, and civic sectors.

Organizational Financial Health & Sustainability (2024–2025)

Operated as an active, compliant small business with documented revenue reported on Schedule C.
Generated earned income through contracted CPR/BLS certification services for nonprofits and healthcare organizations.
Reinvested revenue into training supplies, certification materials, insurance, and community outreach.
Maintained a low-liability operating model with no long-term business debt.
Implemented a hybrid sustainability model blending earned revenue, sponsorships, and grant-supported community programming.

Impact: Demonstrates financial accountability, mission-aligned reinvestment, and a sustainable platform for continued community impact.