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
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
Health & Wellness Coalition of Wichita
Envelope Link Facebook Contact: Shelley Rich About the Coalition: We promote physical activity and good nutrition for every generation living in the greater Wichita area. Coalition Established Date: January 31, 2004 Past Grants: Current CDRR and Pathways grantee, also Food Secure Community Initiative with KFAN. Focus Areas: Food Access, General Health & Wellness, Local & State-Level Advocacy, Workforce Wellness, Physical Activity, Community Health Worker Programs County: Sedgwick County Region: South Central Region Estimated Membership size: 60 Partner Network: 450 Meeting Frequency & Format: Monthly, In-person or Virtual Back to the Coalition Directory