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July 15, 2012
United Way of Camden County today was recognized as a finalist for the United Way Common Good Awards at the United Way Community Leaders Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on May 3, 2012. The inaugural Common Good Awards, created for the 125th Anniversary of United Way, highlight coalitions that are creating community-wide change in education, income and health. SHARE:
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July 15, 2012
This year Camden residents can enjoy locally grown, affordable produce from May to October thanks to the Greensgrow Farm Neighborhood Markets. Markets will operate one day each week in nine locations. Produce can be purchased with EBT/ Food Stamp benefits, and the Market offers a Double Value Coupon program to increase the amount of fresh local food families and individuals can buy by matching all purchases made with EBT cards dollar for dollar. Jersey Fresh produce is a “win win” for all: Camden neighbors will benefit from increased healthy food choices and family farmers from rural New Jersey will benefit from more outlets and sales of their products. Greensgrow Farm Neighborhood Markets is a partner in the Campbells Soup Company Camden Childhood Hunger and Obesity Initiative. As a partner with the initiative, Greensgrow actively participates as a team member with the New Jersey Partnership for Healthy Kids and other Program […]
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July 15, 2012
NJPHK-Camden reports strong momentum in the efforts of its community partners to bring more opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity to Camden residents. As a result of the NJPHK-Camden efforts, three community partners will be adopting wellness policies in the coming months. Slated for the Camden Public Schools, Respond Inc. and the Parkside Methodist Church the policies will benefit children and their families throughout Camden. Camden Public Schools: The NJPHK-Camden subcommittee has been working diligently on a new and enhanced wellness policy for the Camden Board of Education to adopt by this upcoming school year. The new policy includes high standards for nutrition and physical activity to be implemented for all Camden Public Schools. The Board expects to consider the policy at the July-August board meetings. The Superintendent’s office has reviewed the policy and understands that students’ health and wellness are critical for successful academic achievement. Therefore, they are […]
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July 1, 2012
“Weight of the Nation” is a four-part documentary series depicting the current obesity crisis across the U.S. and what we can do better for ourselves and our kids. The HBO series was created by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in association with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and in partnership with the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and Kaiser Permanente. Learn more SHARE:
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April 27, 2012
Darrin Anderson, NJPHK’s Deputy Director, spoke on community engagement and advocacy at the first ShapingNJ faith-based conference, “Healthy Living for All: Bringing Healthy Eating and Active Living to Your Faith-Based Community.” The conference was held at the Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health and Wellness in Mercerville. Hosted by ShapingNJ and the New Jersey Office of Minority and Multicultural Health, the conference brought together over 100 representatives from nearly 50 New Jersey congregations to learn about existing programs and activities that promote healthy eating and active living in NJ congregations. Anderson participated in the “Lend Your Voice” panel, explaining how changing policies and environmental factors impact those that live, play and work in a community and why it’s important for faith-based organizations to advocate for policy and environmental change. “When people have access to local playgrounds, pools and trails, they are more likely to choose physical activity and less […]
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