CONGRATULATIONS
to the 2008-2009 Mini Grant Recipients!
Bridgehaven - Fresh Start will increase monitoring and management of persons diagnosed with diabetes, encourage 30 minutes of participation in daily fitness programs, and provide opportunities to develop a sound understanding of nutrition and its impact on physical and emotional health.
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Center - CHRC provides moderate physical activity for children with disabilities at least once a week, as well as access to the therapeutic garden.
C.H.O.I.C.E., Inc. - CHOICE Into Action is an after-school program that provides structured exercise, and nutrition/health education to middle school students once a week for 28 weeks. There is also parental involvement in the program, and a graduation/special event at the end of the year for the students who complete the program.
Community Farm Alliance - California/Victory Park and Smoketown/Shelby Park Farmers’ Markets will offer fresh, local, wholesome food to some of the city’s poorest neighborhoods. Both markets will integrate physical and nutritional activities into market events.
Crescent Hill United Methodist Church – SOTERIA - It’s A Matter of Balance-Preventing Falls program will provide medical checks, medication review, physical activities, and nutrition information for people over 50 at six workshops throughout the year.
Dreams with Wings, Inc. - The DWW Health Program involves aerobic activity, strength training, and stretching exercises for people with mental retardation. Their goal is to offer walking and aerobic programs in individual neighborhoods and local parks. The program will be offered to 30-50 clients/families.
Family Life Center - The Health and Wellness Program will include monthly workshops, aerobics and dance classes, as well as cooking classes. The program is designed to promote physical activity and nutrition, create awareness and encourage prevention for adults ages 23-54 and seniors aged 55+, who live in Louisville’s Empowerment Zones.
FEAT of Louisville- Getting Our FEAT Wet is a learn to swim program for children with autism. The 30-minute, one-on-one sessions occur in a calm, stress-free, educational environment. Children learn water safety and appropriate behavior protocol for swimming in an inclusive setting.
First Gethsemane Center for Family Development, Inc. - Senior Health, Exercise and Recreational Program provides seniors (55+) with various exercise and nutrition programs at the Center for Family Development. The goals of the program are to increase physical activity, provide senior companionship, and provide important information on health and nutrition.
Food Studies Institute - Food Is Elementary is a unique program that incorporates creativity, multi-cultural activities, cooking, and field-tested curriculum into a very hands-on approach to nutrition education. The program seeks to improve children’s knowledge about food, nutrition, and health, essential nutrients, their food sources, and functions, and enable children to make healthier food choices at school.
Jewish Community Center - Wellness Challenge will incorporate group exercise classes, fitness/nutrition consultations and evaluations, body fat testing, and blood pressure screenings. The program will promote variety in fitness routines, alleviate exercise boredom, and establish healthy patterns of behavior toward life-long fitness.
KY Hemophilia Foundation, Inc. - Camp Discovery/Fun & Fitness Program improves the physical and emotional well being of children suffering from life-long, incurable bleeding disorders, and promotes their personal growth and development, self-esteem, and self-sufficiency. The camp is a residential summer camp for children with hemophilia that combines health education with adapted physical and recreational activities.
Louisville Metro Fencing Concord - Fencing Program aims to improve overall health and wellness of underprivileged, school-aged youth through the sport of fencing. The program will entail a minimum of 60 minutes of training per day, 2-5 days per week, and will provide instructions in fencing and techniques, along with aerobic workouts.
Maryhurst - Wellness Program provides instruction regarding exercise and nutrition along with supervised recreation and fitness activities. Trainers from the Heuser Clinic/Louisville Youth Training Center work with 4 groups of girls (50-60 total).
Montessori School of Louisville - Montessori Health and Fitness Program provides physical and nutrition education classes, parent education about proper nutrition, and a healthy snack for students ages 2 ½ through 14 years old. The health and fitness program involves both students and parents, and increases the number of times each week that the students engage in physical activity.
Neighborhood House - Get Fit Kids! will provide fitness opportunities, nutrition education, and provision of health information to children’s parents. Each child will participate in a comprehensive health and fitness curriculum.
Portland Promise Center - Boone Square Park Tee-Ball League: Kids learn the basics of baseball through tee-ball in a safe environment, and develop healthy social skills, leadership, and sportsmanship. Over 142 children, and numerous community volunteers and families participate each year. Players have fun, engage in physical activity, and develop better social skills through interaction with adults and peers.
St. Benedict Center for Early Childhood Development - Fit and Fitness Program is designed for children 5-12 years of age, and uses a holistic approach to fitness. The program includes exercise and physical activity, nutrition information, and encourages healthy habits.
The Food Literacy Project at Oxmoor Farm - FLP Scholarship Program will provide transportation to Oxmoor farm for underserved students, and a full-day of nutrition education on a working vegetable farm to complement practical living content in the classroom. The program includes a tasting tour of the farm, which incorporates over an hour of physical activity into the day.
Watterson American Housing Foundation, Inc. - American Village Senior Exercise Program is committed to providing seniors with the equipment, resources, and knowledge for healthy living. Trained professionals will lead the seniors in daily exercises and promotion of healthy eating.
Wesley House Community Services - The Wesley Health and Wellness Program includes exercise sessions once a week and monthly healthy lifestyle workshops for adults and children. The goal of the program is to encourage participants to increase their level of physical activity and adopt healthier eating habits.
YMCA – Berrytown Branch - Activate America and CATCH will provide program materials for participants, physical fitness/recreation components, monthly challenges, nutrition components, and building self-esteem.
Yoga East - Healthy Hometown Yoga aims to improve the physical and emotional health of class participants by decreasing stress levels with weekly yoga classes, provide required transportation, and include home based techniques so participants can practice at home. This project will create an opportunity for hundreds of West Louisville residents, who lack the physical access and financial means to enjoy the benefits of yoga.