Safe Routes to Health

Safe Routes to Health Safe Routes to Health is an AmeriCorps program created by Michigan Fitness Foundation

Safe Routes to Health at Michigan Fitness Foundation (SR2H) focuses on addressing unmet health needs in underserved, low-income communities. It was developed by assessing both barriers to healthy living and opportunities to overcome those barriers. Using a multigenerational approach to reach across an entire community, SR2H engages AmeriCorps Members to connect citizens to health, wellness, and ph

ysical activity programs by implementing program components and recruiting local community volunteers to create sustainable change.

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1213 Center Street
Lansing, MI
48096

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Safe Routes to Health AmeriCorps Program at the Michigan Fitness Foundation focuses on building healthier communities and improving conditions where people live, learn, work, and play by helping residents gain access to supportive environments for healthy eating and physical activity. It was developed by assessing both barriers to healthy living and opportunities to overcome those barriers. Using a multigenerational approach to reach across an entire community, SR2H engages AmeriCorps members to connect local citizens to health, wellness, and physical activity programs by implementing program components and recruiting local community volunteers to create sustainable change. We cover nutrition education, food shopping skills, and physical activity tastings.

Through Safe Routes to Health, residents learn how to make their health and fitness a priority, so they can lead a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life.