Health
Wellness Wednesday: Gold Medal Snacking
Everyone seems to be coming down with Olympic Fever. The 2012 Olympics in London have engrossed people around the world, and honestly, who can blame us? It’s a lot of fun cheering on our favorites and watching the amazing feats of athleticism. The irony of course, is that we are sitting mesmerized by our tvs…
Read MoreAll Eyes on Youth: Support YUW's Blood Drive
There are a lot of great parts of the United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region, however, I have to say one of my favorites is our Youth United Way organization. We have a collection of high school students from around the area who are working toward making their community a better place,…
Read MoreBeating the Summer Slide
Summer brings a lot of excitement when you’re a kid; sleeping in, plenty of outside play time, and no homework. The freedom kids celebrate, however, causes educators to worry about the “summer slide.” Summer slide refers to a learning loss some students experience when removed from the school system for months on end. At United…
Read MoreFrom the Campaign Trails: The 2012 Health Bus Tour
In between the fun of our two great Community Campaign Kickoff events, UWBCKR supporters in Kalamazoo had the opportunity to board a charter bus and get a glimpse into the impact they have on the community. Each year, the bus tour focuses on one of our pillars of Education, Income or Health, visiting three local…
Read MoreHealthy Behavior Challenge
One of our focus pillars at United Way is health, and we’re passionate about helping everyone in our community live well. We’re also passionate about the health of our staff, which is why our wellness program leaders decided to up the ante a little: with a healthy behavior challenge against Big Brothers Big Sisters staff!…
Read MoreOut of the Shadows: ASK and Children’s Mental Health Awareness
I had the good fortune to spend some time at Advocacy Services for Kids (ASK) this afternoon. ASK helps parents navigate the often challenging children’s mental health system and also teaches parents how to best support and advocate for their child in a variety of situations. We’re honored that ASK will be our May feature…
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