Child care providers have a unique opportunity to positively shape the lives of the children and families they serve. Read more
That’s the mission of Hamilton County Public Health’s WeTHRIVE! initiative.
What started with 50 people in three priority communities in 2009 has expanded to impact more than 270,000 people throughout 24 communities. This still-growing movement, which provides a framework to communities for healthy living, is a result of sustainable thinking from the start.
The St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Food Pantry at St. Martin of Tours Church is stocked with the non-perishable items you’d expect…boxes of cereal, cans of soup, and jars of peanut butter. But this time of year, clients (referred to as “neighbors”) often get a surprise in their food bags — fresh fruits and vegetables, just picked from the St. Martin garden. Read more
The Cincinnati/Hamilton County Ohio Equity Institute (OEI) team is partnering with the Forest Park Women’s Center to provide education aimed at improving infant mortality rates in the 45240 zip code. Read more
When child care providers join the WeTHRIVE! Child Care Initiative, they commit to providing a healthy environment for the children they serve. Providing “family style” meals is one way they set young children up for a lifetime of healthy eating habits. Read more
