​In order to truly make an impact on students of color and their families in low income, underserved areas of the community, AER has introduced its Wellness Program to bring awareness to the community regarding strengthening the "WHOLE" mind, body and soul. The program educates students and the communities serviced on proper nutrition, health, and fitness in an effort to decrease the number of minorities acquiring death causing diseases that are controllable and preventable, including diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, strokes, and heart attacks. As a way to reduce these health concerns, the Wellness Program provides no-cost physical fitness and education to the students and their families.