HARD's Health Equity Initiative provides accessible health and wellness opportunities to all areas of the District, advancing our Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion efforts. From our Rec Rx program, prescribing free recreation "prescriptions" to at-risk community members through our partnership with Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center to the Sweat HARD and Play HARD series which offers free fitness and sports programs in underserved areas, there are many ways to stay active year-round. HARD's Water Safety Initiative addresses water safety, a basic life skill, that disproportionately affects low-income families and communities of color. Through this highly popular program the District has provided over 2,000 free swim lessons to youth and adults, many who are first time participants in HARD programming.