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.

Kids fly kites at a sports gear giveaway at the Kinross Recreation Center.

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

The Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District and other partners are working to promote physical activity and other healthy choices in the community through the Kinross Building a Healthy Community Coalition.

Ring Lardner Middle School students participate in a March Madness tasting event.
Project LEAN encourages kids to eat healthy through hands-on fun

The Van Buren Intermediate School District's nutrition education programs use fun activities to encourage kids to eat healthy foods and be more physically active.

Kids participate in a Best Food Forward class at Pearl Lean Elementary in Warren.
Working together to improve food security in Warren

As a key part of Gleaners’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education work, funded with grants from Michigan Fitness Foundation, the food bank works to address the long-term systemic problem of hunger.

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