Healthy Harvey Coalition
Envelope Link Facebook Contact: Layla Nightingale About the Coalition: Vision: A Healthier Harvey CountyMission: Working together to improve the health, safety, and success of all people in Harvey County Coalition Established Date: January 1, 2013 Past Grants: Blue Cross Blue Shield Pathways to a Healthy Community – 3 funding cycles. Established a fitness trail, extension of walking/biking trails, installed bike repair stations throughout county, engaged in Food As Medicine with FQHC, created storytelling videos, established community garden, collaborated on four cities’ bike/pedestrian plans, coordinated and supported implementation of WorkWell Kansas employee wellness programs, initiated many policies focused on food and/or physical activity, assisted many food providers with equipment, assisted to implement preschool backpack food program, implemented with a food pantry a Healthier Eating Research policy, and conducted a Food Access Assessment. KDHE Chronic Disease Risk Reduction work – Established tobacco-free parks in two cities, tobacco-free large-scale community events, and tobacco-free daycare policies. Networked KS grants – Countywide book club “13 Ways to Kill a Community” and town hall, from town hall discussion a neighborhood bonding with front door painting events was implemented. Conducted a free Bike Valet annually at large community events. Transportation Alternatives Program SRTS Funding – Halstead Safe Routes to School Plan Established the Harvey County Food & Farm Council in 2015. Kansas Health Foundation Food Secure Communities funding – Council received support from Kansas Food Action Network (KFAN). Focus Areas: Mental Health, Access to Care, Built Environment, Safe Routes to School, Substance Use Prevention / Harm Reduction, Food Access, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention, Childcare Access, Breastfeeding, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity County: Harvey County Region: South Central Region Partner Network: 150 Meeting Frequency & Format: Bi-monthly, Hybrid Back to the Coalition Directory
Barber County United, Inc.
Envelope Link Facebook Instagram Contact: Debra G Kolb About the Coalition: Barber County United (BCU) is a rural quality of life coalition focused on supporting the wellbeing of Barber County residents and neighboring counties. Aimed at increasing opportunities for healthier choices and fostering an environment of awareness and support. Past Grants: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas: Pathways to a Healthy KansasKansas Children’s Cabinet & Trust Fund: Childcare Accelerator Grant – Tri-County Childcare Coalition, Barber, Harper, and Kiowa Counties.Thrive Allen County: Navigator ServicesKDADS: Mobilizer Substance Use Prevention ServicesFHWA: KDOT: Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway Memorial Peace Park Rest Area & Unique Greenspace.South Central Community Foundation: Leadership BCU Focus Areas: Mental Health, Built Environment, Substance Use Prevention / Harm Reduction, Suicide Prevention / Injury Reduction, Food Access, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention, Workforce Wellness, Childcare Access, Local & State-Level Advocacy, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity, Breastfeeding County: Barber County Region: South Central Region Estimated Membership size: 12 Partner Network: 20 Meeting Frequency & Format: Monthly, In-person & Hybrid Back to the Coalition Directory