Welcome to The Pearl Health Foundation
Advancing Health Equity and Autism Acceptance
Local Roots. Global Impact.
Pearl Health Foundation connects health education, advocacy, and community partnerships to support underserved individuals and families. Our priorities include neurodivergent people, caregivers, veterans, and military families.
Founded by Natasha Weems, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, the Foundation connects clinical knowledge with lived experience and a commitment to community service.
Our work spans Southern California, Michigan, and international collaboration. Explore each project to learn where activities took place and how partners contributed.
Join us as we expand our reach and deepen our impact.
Our Services
Community Health Initiatives
The Pearl Health Foundation is dedicated to improving community health through targeted initiatives that address the root causes of health disparities. Our programs focus on providing underserved populations with essential health resources and support, fostering a culture of health and wellness. By partnering with local organizations, we ensure that our efforts are sustainable and impactful, leading to meaningful change and improved health outcomes.
Equal Healthcare Access
Ensuring equal access to healthcare is at the core of our mission. We offer a range of services that cater to the diverse needs of our communities, breaking down barriers to quality care. Through education, prevention, and personalized treatment plans, we empower individuals to take charge of their health. Our approach is creating inclusive events and, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to lead a healthy life, regardless of their economic status.
Currently in production
Unseen spectrum: stories of autism in color
Stories That Connect Communities
Unseen Spectrum explores autism, health equity, and caregiver experiences across communities and cultures. We seek funding for documentary completion and related educational engagement.
Official preview
Watch trailer now
Catch an exclusive preview of our upcoming documentary exploring autism acceptance, caregiver resilience, and health equity across communities.
Feature documentary
Unseen spectrum movie preview
Explore the official visual feature for Unseen spectrum: stories of autism in color, illuminating global journeys of healthcare equity, family advocacy, and resilient caregiving.
Unseen Spectrum: Stories That Inspire Change
Filmed in South Africa and the United States, Unseen Spectrum: Global Stories of Autism in Color explores autism acceptance, health equity, and the mental health challenges caregivers face.
The documentary features clinical experts from the Kaufman Children’s Center in West Bloomfield, Michigan, alongside health professionals and caregivers sharing their expertise and lived experiences.
From Johannesburg and Cape Town to Michigan and California, these stories examine barriers to care, challenge stigma, and highlight the need for accessible resources and stronger caregiver support.
Pearl Health Foundation seeks sponsors, grant funding, and community partners to help complete the documentary and support educational screenings, community conversations, and caregiver resources.
Your support can help bring these stories to underserved communities, including veterans and military families navigating autism and access to care. Sponsorship opportunities may include film recognition, event visibility, and participation in educational outreach, tailored to the partnership.
Help us turn powerful stories into opportunities for education, connection, and action.
Partner With Us to Expand the Impact
A global conversation on autism, health equity & the caregiver experience
Our documentary journey began in South Africa, with filming in Johannesburg and Cape Town, before continuing in the United States. Through personal stories, caregiver experiences, and conversations surrounding healthcare access, this documentary explores autism acceptance, mental health, cultural stigma, and the challenges families face navigating systems of care. The film seeks to amplify underrepresented voices, raise awareness of healthcare disparities, and encourage meaningful conversations about inclusion, education, and caregiver support across communities and cultures.
In the Media
Watch Our Documentary News Interview
Watch the recent televised feature, “Unseen Spectrum: Stories of Autism in Color,” which highlights our mission to address healthcare disparities and elevate the voices of caregivers.
Frequently asked questions
The Pearl Health Foundation is a driving force for positive change, providing essential health resources and unwavering support to our community.
Contact us
Location
41593 Winchester Rd., Suite 200, Temecula, CA, US 92590
Join Us in Making a Difference
Become a part of our mission to transform healthcare and improve community well-being. Your support helps us provide equitable health resources and innovative solutions.