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Youth Advisory Board Sets Direction for Youth Engagement
By: HealthMPowers
(NORCROSS, GA)— HealthMPowers announced today members of the first class of the HealthMPowers Youth Advisory Board (YAB). Rohan Rajpurohit (18), Ayshiah Frazier (15), Chace Cleveland (18), Mary Rozier (17), Paige Parkerson (15), and Pratima Yellayi (15), will lend their expertise to program implementation and improvements, and inform operations to enhance…
Youth Advisory Board Sets Direction for Youth Engagement
By: HealthMPowers
(NORCROSS, GA)— HealthMPowers announced today members of the first class of the HealthMPowers Youth Advisory Board (YAB). Rohan Rajpurohit (18), Ayshiah Frazier (15), Chace Cleveland…
The Importance of Nutrition Security
By: Jennifer L. Owens
For decades, the issue of food security has driven policy debates, charitable giving, community development and strategies to improve population health. Access to food…A Call for a Mindful Movement
By: Jennifer L. Owens
Movement and play are so important for our kids. In fact, physical activity is among the most important preventative mental health strategies that we have. So whether you are a parent or a caregiver of any kind, the summer is around the corner and our kids need to keep moving.
Leading by Example: A GEM Leader Shines
By: Delilah Landrum
When Timmea Jordan, 14, applied to be part of a new "Middle School Girl Leadership Council" in early 2020, she was intrigued by the prospect of becoming a mentor to other girls.My Path To Success
By: Adolfo Ruiz
Recently, I partnered with HealthMPowers to work on a research paper on the power of peer influence. I was brought on as an intern to help with a literature review, and to contribute my insight and experiences as a peer leader of this generation.
Youth Empowerment, Farm to School Provide Foundation for Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Healthy Transformation
By: Myeisha Coggins
While the formal multi-year partnership between the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta and HealthMPowers ends this year, the relationship and drive to sustain and build upon the vibrant and thriving culture of wellness continues.
Power Up For 30: Why You Should Join the Movement to Get Kids Moving
By: Sequoya Howard
"Power Up For 30 opened my eyes to a world of endless possibilities and opportunities where the concept of physical activity didn’t just conjure up images of sports or working out in a gym, but something that is universal to everyone in every phase of life."
More Than A Dream
By: Kristy Bond
We couldn’t think of a more appropriate way to honor Dr. King than by giving an update on our continued diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work. The HealthMPowers team is actively working to lift up and build upon his legacy.Focusing on what works: SNAP-Ed Shows Positive Impact among Georgia’s Low-Income Families
By: Jennifer L. Owens
One of the core program initiatives at HealthMPowers, SNAP-Ed, was recently highlighted in a new study published in the Journal of Nutritional Science, pointing to the program’s effectiveness.Recipe: Apple Raisin Grahams
By: HealthMPowers
Dustin shows us how to make Apple Raisin Grahams! This is great as a snack, part of a meal or dessert.We Commit...continued
By: Kristy Bond
We are fully committed to making meaningful, impactful change—and we understand that it begins with us.Meet Forrest Ann!
By: Kristy Bond
Say HELLO! to Forrest Ann Anderson, a self-proclaimed “health nerd,” from Georgia who’s been with HealthMPowers for two months as an Elementary Health Educator.News Sign Up!
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