North Bend first became involved with WeTHRIVE!℠ in 2013, when the initiative was funded by the Communities Putting Prevention to Work grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The village joined the expanded WeTHRIVE! movement when it relaunched in 2014.
WeTHRIVE! Focus Areas:
- Fall Prevention
- Healthy Eating
- Social and Community Context
Projects & Programs:
- Food Distribution Event in collaboration with Addyston and Miami Township
- Presidential Park improvements
- Stepping On fall prevention series with People Working Cooperatively
- Living resource guide for residents in need
- Safe Sleep Welcome Kits
- Tobacco-free ordinance (May 2018)
- Drug prevention education at Three Rivers back to school event
- Presidential Park adult fitness equipment and improvements
- Revised litter ordinance
- First aid course
WeTHRIVE! Representative:
Maddie Hart
Population Health Specialist
Data:
Keep Up With North Bend:
- Website: northbendohio.org