Pathway to Healthy Living
MAKING HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES enhances the physical, psychological, and emotional well-being of all individuals. These health and wellness programs take a holistic approach in promoting those choices. • The Operation Pathways Summer Camp had a real treat for this year’s campers from the Highlands and the Grove at Trinity Mills in Dallas, Texas. Chef Robinson came to cook five healthy dishes with them, stressing the importance of good nutrition and exercise. These new student chefs each received their own Culinary Arts and Nutrition Program Certificate and were encouraged to implement what they learned into their own homes and lives. • The success of the annual health fair at Atlantic City Townhouse caused them to outgrow the space needed to house the 35 vendors and over 200 residents and community members who attended! Attendees received free screenings for a variety of health indicators, plus were treated to massages and yoga lessons. • Our afterschool and summer program participants have been building healthy habits and increasing their fitness levels through the President’s Challenge. Through integration of the President’s Challenge program’s fitness activities at least three days a week, the number of our participants at or above the 50th percentile according to the program’s nationally normed standards doubled over from the beginning to the end of the program year.
“I have learned so much from the nutrition and wellness workshops at
Forest Park. The cooking classes really made me think about making good choices for the
meals I share with my son Malik. My last
physical proved it is working. My blood pressure has lowered and my cholesterol is down!” CHARLES, NEW ORLEANS, LA
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OPERAT I ON PATHWAYS F I SCAL YEAR 20 1 4 ANNUAL REPORT
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