In last month’s e-letter, we covered the details of the Let’s Co, Colorado campaign (Proposition 110) and now want to discuss why LiveWell is supporting this proposition. As the campaign gains momentum and goes full steam ahead toward Election Day, November 6, 2018, LiveWell continues to work alongside the campaign to educate and work towards […]
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Congratulations to the 2018 Mini-grant Awardees In August, a call for mini-grant proposals was issued to all HEAL cities and towns. Congratulations to the following municipalities that received 2018 HEAL Cities & Towns mini-grants. Funding received will be used to: Bennett – improve the Highway 79 and Bennett Ave. crosswalk to safely connect residents to
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The Senate version of the Farm Bill “Lights the LAMP” by consolidating the Farmers Market Promotion Program, the Local Food Promotion Program, and the Value-Added Producer Grant program into the Local Agriculture Market Program, or LAMP. The program creates a one-stop-shop for farmers, agricultural organizations, and other stakeholders that are seeking support for local food projects.
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LiveWell is supporting the campaign to pass Proposition 110, “Let’s Go, Colorado.” The proposal will provide a stable, on-going revenue source for transportation needs throughout the state. LiveWell supports the initiative due to the inclusion of dedicated multimodal (walk, bike, public transit) dollars (the Multimodal Transportation Options Fund) and the flexibility given to local governments
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LiveWell’s 10th anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on our past, look forward to our future and share our gratitude for the wide variety of individuals and organizations that have made LiveWell’s work possible over the past decade. As our work has evolved, so have our supporters and partners. There are a variety of motivating
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Opinion – by Laura Molina I am a single mother of three kids – 8, 10, and 12 years old – and have lived in Denver for 21 years. Up until five years ago, I struggled to find affordable ways to feed my children the healthy food I know they need. I didn’t want to
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By Rainey Wikstrom Food & Nutrition Service Departments across the nation are faced with increasing competition for student dollars. Some heavy contenders? Off campus eateries & convenience stores and unhealthy snacks brought from home. In addition to the often complex task of serving hundreds – if not thousands – of school meals a day, department
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LiveWell Colorado Launches Internship Program Prioritizing First-Generation Students Overview of the Internship Program We will achieve our goals by providing interns an opportunity to build their skills and competencies and through an initiative, program, and/or project. This year we will be looking for interns interested in policy, food systems, communications, and/or active living. Ideally and
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Technical Assistance Application Guidelines June 2018 Due Date: Tuesday, July 3, 5:00 p.m. Timeline (some dates subject to change): RFP Awarded: Friday, July 13, 2018 Technical Assistance Initiated: July 2018 Technical Assistance Completed: No later than October 31, 2018 Submission Instructions: Email all required documents to Julie George, HEAL Cities & Towns Director, at
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New Castle – Building a Culture of Wellness Healthy workplace policies and strategies are an essential tool to building interest in healthy living. New Castle is one municipality striving to build a culture of wellness across the town, beginning with healthy workplace initiatives. While healthy workplace policies don’t have the immediate effect of passing municipal
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