Jake Williams, Gleaners program services manager, teaches a Best Food Forward class on whole grains at Pearl Lean Elementary in Warren.
Jake Williams, Gleaners program services manager, teaches a Best Food Forward class on whole grains at Pearl Lean Elementary in Warren. Nick Hagen
Fruit prepared for tasting at Ring Lardner Middle School's March Madness event.
Fruit prepared for tasting at Ring Lardner Middle School's March Madness event. Susan Andress

Stories of Change

A series of inspirational stories about the people, places and things that are helping people eat healthy and move more. It is made possible with funding from Michigan Fitness Foundation.

Partner Content Women at a WOW class offered by LAHC. Second Wave - Michigan

Nonprofit LAHC breaks barriers to physical activity for Dearborn residents

Santiago OchoaThursday, October 15, 2020
Partner Content Bronson Wellness Center Health Educator Isabel Hinton shares healthy eating tips in a video from Online Learning in a SNAP. Second Wave - Michigan

Michigan SNAP-Ed YouTube channel delivers Online Learning in a SNAP

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 08, 2020
Partner Content A family on bikes Second Wave - Michigan

It takes a village to improve the health and wellbeing of families in Northwestern Michigan

Greg TaskerThursday, September 24, 2020
Partner Content SR2H member Lisa Lewis is based out of Wyoming, Michigan, with United Church Outreach Ministry (UCOM), where she's been leading virtual Health Through Literacy programming and assists with distributing fresh produce in the community. Second Wave - Michigan

Nutrition education partnerships benefit Muskegon-area residents

Emily BendaTuesday, September 15, 2020
Partner Content Shanna Moore leads CrimFit programming. Second Wave - Michigan

CrimFit Nutrition Program brings exercise and nutrition education to thousands of Flint kids at home

Santiago OchoaMonday, August 24, 2020
Partner Content Kids running Second Wave - Michigan

Physical literacy is a movement that's catching fire

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderThursday, August 20, 2020
Partner Content Fannie Johnson. Second Wave - Michigan

Fresh Conversations program helps Detroit seniors change dietary and fitness habits for the better

Greg TaskerWednesday, August 12, 2020
Partner Content Farmers Market Food Navigator Josh Miller talks to a young visitor. Second Wave - Michigan

Saginaw Farmers Market Food Navigator leads families to healthier lifestyles

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, July 23, 2020
Partner Content Students listen to a lesson about MyPlate. Second Wave - Michigan

National Kidney Foundation of Michigan introduces nutrition and fitness to classrooms

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderThursday, July 02, 2020
Partner Content Riddle Elementary students at their school garden. Second Wave - Michigan

How edible schoolyards in Lansing help feed the community

Claire CharltonThursday, June 04, 2020
Partner Content The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids' Nutrition in Action program. Second Wave - Michigan

Nutrition in Action serves kids and adults an extra helping of health

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, May 22, 2020
Partner Content Buckley students enjoy their school's community garden. Second Wave - Michigan

How policy, systems, and environmental change can create healthier Michigan communities

Claire CharltonThursday, May 14, 2020
Partner Content The Eat Well in a SNAP website. Second Wave - Michigan

Easy-to-access website helps Michigan families Eat Well in a SNAP

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, May 08, 2020
Partner Content Kids prepare food at The Learning Kitchen. Second Wave - Michigan

Kitchen classroom empowers young chefs to pursue healthful choices

Claire CharltonFriday, May 01, 2020
Partner Content An educator leads a Linking Lessons session. Second Wave - Michigan

Linking Lessons brings healthy lifestyle basics to Metro Detroit teens

Claire Charlton and Louis RicardFriday, April 17, 2020
Partner Content Students prepare for a food tasting. Second Wave - Michigan

MARESA promotes healthy eating and fitness in the rural Upper Peninsula

Greg TaskerFriday, April 10, 2020
Partner Content Students taste strawberry and spinach salad in a SPLASH/Nutrition program at Hughes Elementary in Marshall. Second Wave - Michigan

For Calhoun ISD, community change starts with healthy classroom food tastings

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, April 03, 2020
Partner Content Kids fly kites at a sports gear giveaway at the Kinross Recreation Center. Second Wave - Michigan

Coalition aims to build a healthier community in UP's Kinross Township

Greg TaskerFriday, March 27, 2020
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