The goal of this project is to provide students with the necessary tools needed to make healthy decisions about how they fuel their bodies through exposure to new foods, the health benefits of those foods, and ways to prepare them in delicious meals. Specifically, a...
The goal of this pilot project is to positively influence the long-term health of children by promoting opportunities for physical activity and health-oriented education. The program will highlight: 1) incorporating curriculum and financial resources to reestablish an...
The FirstStep2Health program is a 14-week intergenerational program designed to educate young children on healthy foods and nutritious eating, and to engage and empower their parents to continue those behaviors in the home. The program will include two modules for...
This initiative will address childhood obesity by working with parents and caregivers to teach young children healthy habits. LAHC will partner with four Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in Wayne County to provide nutrition education for staff and implement...
The Prescription for a Healthy Pontiac program will facilitate and create a culture of healthy eating and physical activity within families with children and/or seniors, reduce loneliness and social isolation among seniors, and strengthen community relationships. This...
The Nutrition Buddies Pilot Program will pair medical residents and students in Ypsilanti to promote healthy eating behaviors and wellness. Medical residents will plan and lead weekly sessions, kitchen demonstrations, and wellness activities for students, adapting...
Grand Rapids HQ and 3:11 Youth Housing will expand their existing partnership to support the physical and mental health needs of young people who are experiencing homelessness. Grand Rapids HQ and 3:11 will partner with additional community partners to provide...
The primary goal of this project is to improve health and wellness outcomes for youth and families in Metro Detroit by increasing access to fresh produce in underserved communities and providing nutrition and cooking education to empower the target population to...
Best Food Forward is a planned 10-year initiative to bring the families of two Michigan school districts to full food security in order to improve measured outcomes in academic achievement, student behavior, mental and physical health, and economic stability. This...
