Know the Risk
Learn why prostate cancer screening conversations matter, especially for Black men and men with a family history.
A My City My Health initiative
The Checkpoint.
A community-powered platform helping Black men understand prostate cancer risk, take action, and make their health stories count.
Prostate cancer affects Black men at higher rates. But awareness alone is not enough. Save the Homies connects men to trusted information, free PSA kit access, local resources, and a community health survey that helps us understand what men need to move from awareness to action.
Built by Save the Homies, a My City My Health initiative, to connect community voice, cancer data, and real action.
Why this matters
This is about more than awareness.
Black men face a higher burden of prostate cancer, yet many men do not get the information, trust, access, or follow-up they need. Save the Homies exists to close that gap through storytelling, community education, and action.
Take Action
Eligible men can request a free PSA kit and start the conversation about their health from home.
Shape the Data
Your voice helps us understand barriers, trust, access, and what men need from health systems and community partners.
The Checkpoint
Prostate cancer data tells part of the story.
Official cancer data helps us understand long-term trends. But community insight helps us understand what men are experiencing right now. The Checkpoint brings both together.
Iowa Burden
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Prostate cancer cases & deaths per year in Iowa
Black Men's Risk
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Diagnosis and mortality rates for Black men nationally
Screening Awareness
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Share of men who've talked with a doctor about PSA
Community Trust
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Who men trust most for health information
Barriers to Care
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Top reported reasons men aren't getting checked
PSA Kit Requests
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Free kits ordered through Save the Homies
ZIP Codes Reached
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Iowa communities engaged through the platform
Stories Collected
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Survivor, family & community voices in the index
Data coming soon
Data coming soon from public cancer data sources and Save the Homies community responses.
This platform shares educational information and community insights. It does not provide medical advice. Men should talk with a healthcare provider about prostate cancer screening and follow-up.
Get Checked
Start with one step.
Getting checked does not have to start with a clinic visit. Eligible men can request a free PSA kit sent to their home.
Questions to ask your doctor
- Should I be screened for prostate cancer?
- Does my family history change when I should start?
- What does a PSA test measure?
- What happens if my PSA result is high?
- How often should I get checked?
Community Survey
Take The Checkpoint
This short survey helps Save the Homies understand what Black men know, need, and trust when it comes to prostate cancer and preventive health. Your answers help shape future outreach, resources, events, and community reports.
Share Your Story
Option 1 · Write
Option 2 · Record
Your story could help another man take action.
Some people want to write their story. Some people would rather say it out loud. The Checkpoint gives men, families, survivors, caregivers, and community partners more than one way to share what prostate cancer awareness, screening, diagnosis, treatment, or loss has meant in their lives.
Write Your Story
Type it out in your own words. Short or long — whatever feels right.
Submit Written Story →Record or Upload a Short Video
Prefer to share your story by video? Record a quick clip on your phone or upload one you already have.
Upload or Record a Video Story →
Local Resources
Clinic · Coming soon
Community Health · Coming soon
Barbershop Partner · Coming soon
Faith Partner · Coming soon
Education Event · Coming soon
Support · Coming soon
PSA Kit Info
Find trusted support near you.
Use this section to connect men and families to local clinics, community partners, events, and prostate cancer resources.
Partner Clinic Name
Local clinic offering primary care, PSA discussions, and screening referrals for men in central Iowa.
ContactCommunity Health Center
Sliding-scale primary care for uninsured and underinsured patients.
ContactBarbershop Name
Trusted barbershop partner hosting Save the Homies health conversations.
ContactChurch / Faith Community
Faith leaders supporting men's health Sundays, PSA awareness moments, and pastoral conversations.
ContactScreening Education Event
Community education event with Q&A, PSA kit sign-ups, and storytelling.
ContactSurvivor / Caregiver Support
Connection points for prostate cancer survivors, families, and caregivers.
ContactFree At-Home PSA Kit
Order a free at-home PSA kit through our trusted partner.
Get a Free PSA Kit
Partner
Partner with Save the Homies
Save the Homies works with funders, clinics, barbershops, churches, community organizations, and health partners to turn awareness into action. The Checkpoint gives partners a way to support outreach, collect community insight, and understand what men need.
Funders
Invest in community-led prostate cancer awareness, data, and storytelling for Black men in Iowa.
Clinics & Health Systems
Co-design screening pathways and connect men to PSA conversations and follow-up.
Barbershops
Host conversations, share kits, and reach men where they already trust.
Churches & Faith Communities
Host Men's Health Sundays, prayer + PSA moments, and family education.
Fraternities & Civic Groups
Mobilize members and chapters around screening education and kit distribution.
Community Organizations
Plug into events, distribute materials, and contribute to The Checkpoint.
Reports
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Community Insight Reports
Save the Homies will use anonymous survey data, story themes, PSA kit engagement, and outreach activity to publish simple community insight reports. These reports will help partners understand where awareness is growing, where barriers remain, and what action is needed next.
2026 Checkpoint Baseline Report
The first annual snapshot of community awareness, trust, barriers, and kit engagement.
Download (TBA)Prostate Cancer Awareness Snapshot
Plain-language summary of Iowa prostate cancer data with community context.
Download (TBA)Community Trust & Screening Barriers
What men told us about trust, access, and what's standing between them and screening.
Download (TBA)Save the Homies Outreach Impact
Where we've shown up, what we heard, and how the work is moving forward.
Download (TBA)
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What is The Checkpoint?
The Checkpoint is a Save the Homies platform that connects prostate cancer education, free PSA kit access, community surveys, local resources, and personal stories to support Black men's health in Iowa.
How can I get a free PSA kit?
Eligible men can request a free PSA kit using the Get a Free PSA Kit button on this site. The request link sends users to the official PSA kit order form.
Is this only for Black men?
Save the Homies centers Black men because prostate cancer has a higher impact in Black communities. The resources can help anyone who wants to learn, support, or take action.
What happens to survey responses?
Survey responses help Save the Homies understand awareness, barriers, trust, and resource needs. Public reports will use grouped data and will not share personal answers.
Is this medical advice?
No. This platform provides education and community resources. Men should talk with a healthcare provider about screening, PSA testing, and follow-up.
How can my organization partner?
Organizations can partner by hosting outreach, sharing the PSA kit link, sponsoring the project, supporting events, providing resources, or helping with community data and reporting. Start here.