Stay Strong Live Long Wilson County
Envelope Contact: Betti Jo Walters About the Coalition: Stay Strong – Live Long – Wilson County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for healthy lifestyle choices and policies across Wilson County, Kansas. We value collaboration and inclusivity and are dedicated to our employees’ growth and well-being. As a recipient of the Pathways to a Healthy Kansas grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS), we are committed to implementing community-focused initiatives that promote active living, healthy eating, behavioral health, and commercial tobacco prevention. Our mission is to make Wilson County a thriving, healthy place to live and raise a family. Wilson County represents the cities of Altoona, Fredonia and Neodesha Kansas Coalition Established Date: January 1, 2016 Past Grants: Previous CDRR grantee, current Pathways grantee, Drug Endangered Children grantee Focus Areas: Substance Use / Harm Reduction, Food Access, Housing, Tobacco Cessation and Prevention, Workforce Wellness, General Health and Wellness, Access to Care County: Wilson County Region: Southeast Region Estimated Membership size: 30 Partner Network: 30 Meeting Frequency & Format: Bi-monthly, hybrid Back to the Coalition Directory
LiveWell Douglas County
Envelope Link Facebook Instagram Contact: Ginny Barnard About the Coalition: LiveWell Douglas County is leading a movement to build communities that support the health and well-being of all through policy, system, and environmental changes. Coalition Established Date: October 1, 2008 Focus Areas: Access to Care, Community Health Worker Programs, Built Environment, Safe Routes to School, Substance Use Prevention/Harm Reduction, Suicide Prevention/Injury Reduction, Food Access, Tobacco Cessation and Prevention, Workforce Wellness, Violence Prevention, Local & State-Level Advocacy, Breastfeeding, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity County: Douglas County Region: Northeast Region Estimated Membership size: 30 Meeting Frequency & Format: Monthly, In-person or Virtual Back to the Coalition Directory
Live Healthy Franklin County
Envelope Facebook Contact: Sheila Robertson About the Coalition: Vision: To create healthy and active communities throughout Franklin County. Mission: To improve community health through policies and programs that support healthy eating and active living. Coalition Established Date: December 1, 2013 Past Grants: BCBSKS Pathways to a Healthy Kansas 2016-2026Sunflower Foundation Core Operating Support SDOH Grant 2019Kansas Health Foundation Assessment and Capacity Building Grant 2016 Focus Areas: Access to Care, Food Access, Mental Health, Physical Activity, Substance Use Prevention / Harm Reduction County: Franklin County Region: Northeast Region Estimated Membership size: 20 Meeting Frequency & Format: Quarterly (work groups may meet more often), Hybrid Format Back to the Coalition Directory
Reno County Community Wellness Coalition
Envelope Link Facebook Contact: Candace Davidson About the Coalition: We are dedicated to building a healthier future for all residents of Reno County. Our coalition is a diverse group of passionate individuals and organizations committed to promoting wellness and improving the overall health of our community. Past Grants: We have been a BCBS of KS Pathways recipient for all 3 phases Focus Areas: Mental Health, Access to Care, Built Environment, Substance Use Prevention/Harm Reduction, Food Access, Tobacco Cessation & Prevention, Local & State-Level Advocacy, General Health & Wellness, Physical Activity County: Reno County Region: South Central Region Estimated Membership size: 75 Partner Network: Text Meeting Frequency & Format: Monthly, In-Person Back to the Coalition Directory