Be Wild. Be Wonderful. Be Healthy. is a project promoting increased access to physical activity and improved access to healthy foods in Braxton, Clay, Calhoun, Monroe, Summers, Boone, Lincoln, and Logan counties. This project prioritizes local solutions to health-related challenges in WV communities.
Be Healthy is a partnership between WVU Extension Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The project aims to build connections through identifying local resources, building connections, and learning about the viewpoint and suggested solutions of community members.
Opportunities to share community knowledge and information.
Mapping of physical activity and healthy food assets serving local communities.
Connecting people to resources via changes in policy, systems, and environment.
Approved program partners are eligible for funding and technical support.
Increasing access to physical activity and reducing food insecurity is one of the #BeHealthyWV project’s main goals. Take a look at our Summers County meetup to learn more about how we are working to improve the health of our residents!
By building partnerships with community leaders, the team worked to improve access to healthy food and created more opportunities for residents to be more physically active. The Be Healthy project team was pleased to collaborate with several community organizations and partners who made a positive impact on the lives of several West Virginia residents and families.
Thank you to all of our year one project partners working on improving access to healthy foods: McDowell County Commission on Aging, Inc. West Virginia Food & Farm Coalition, MountainHeart Community Services, Inc., McDowell County FACES, Reconnecting McDowell, Five Loaves & Two Fishes Food Bank, Inc., Council Of The Southern Mountains, Risen Lord Catholic Church, Big Creek People In Action.INC., Clay-Braxton Parents As Teachers, and @Clay WV Housing Authority.
We also want to celebrate all of our community partners’ hard work in the first year of our collaboration: Big Creek People In Action.INC., The Coalfield Community Action Group, Council Of The Southern Mountains, @Grayhound Youth Sports, Reconnecting McDowell, Five Loaves & Two Fishes Food Bank, Inc., Clay, WV FRN, Lizemore Elementary School, H.E. White Elementary School, Clay County Business Development Authority – BDA, Clay County Health Department, WV.
Check out some of the latest developments, stories, and more from Be Wild. Be Wonderful. Be Healthy.
Their purpose is to bring a safe and maintained space for people to walk, bike, run, and even cross country ski. They have reached over 5000 community members each year and continue to do so.
Kanawha Valley Trail alliance’s main
goal is to improve the health and well
being of the Kanawha area. They
have impacted over 255,000
community members in four different parks.
The Botanical Garden in Morgantown is a place for people to learn, explore, and
enjoy the beautiful environment we live in. Many people come to visit and putting
the crosswalk in added an extra safety precaution needed for everyone to
continue enjoying the beauty the gardens have to offer.
With this project Marshall County was able to create partnerships and lasting collaborations for future enhancements and additions to the park. The hydration station is successfully running and has recieved amazing feedback.
Nearby communities and visitors now have a signed and welcoming place to access a beautiful section of the river or rail-trail, for biking, walking, running, fishing, and paddling.
The installation of a disc golf course in the town of Wardensville successfully provided a new opportunity for recreation and fostered community connection, supporting overall well-being.
We truly appreciate the support of our community partners and valued contributors. The Be Healthy project was made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please visit the following links to learn more about the CDC, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, and more:
Active People, Healthy Nation is a national initiative led by CDC to help 27 million Americans become more physically active by 2027. Increased physical activity can improve health, quality of life, and reduce healthcare costs. Here are a few useful Active People, Healthy Nation resources for reference:
News articles and related stories:
Improving the culture of physical activity in our state by providing awareness, education, guidance, and opportunities.
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