With genuine collaboration among the public, private, and nonprofit sectors plus a collaboration with communities, we know it is possible to improve the quality of life for Michiganders. Through our programming, we have evidence that supports direct and indirect health outcomes of individuals and communities. Since our inception, we have used evidence-based models aimed at systemic and sustainable behavior change. The numbers below reflect one year of work within our Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) programs, Safe Routes to School grants and the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance initiatives.
443,000
Event Participants
88
more cups of fruits and vegetables per adult will be consumed annually
430
Endorsed Events Statewide
1,500+
Schools, and The Families They Serve, Were Impacted
1,580
People Trained
643,000+
People Reached by SNAP-Ed
2,064
Trail Miles Promoted & Built
$63,000,000
Estimated increase spent on fruits & vegetables in Michigan over the last four years.
Michigan Fitness Foundation will be closed Monday, January 20 to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Celebrations to honor Dr. King’s extraordinary courage and commitment to civil rights are being held statewide. In Detroit, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History will honor his life and legacy with a day of educational programs and family friendly activities. To learn more, visit thewright.org/mlk-jr-day-wright.
