The Massachusetts
Mass in Motion Program invited participants in the four communities
participating in the 1422 grant (DP14-1422PHF14)
to address diabetes and hypertension to a forum at the Pioneer
Valley Planning Commission office
in Springfield, MA on November 6, 2015. The session featured Gil
Penalosa, the Founder and Chair of the Board of the successful
Canadian non-profit organization, 8-80
Cities. His organization was created based on a simple philosophy that
if you create a great city for an 8 year old and an 80 year old, you will
create a successful city for all people. Participants from Fall River, the
City of Springfield, and both Franklin and Hampshire Counties met together
for four hours to develop a vision and strategic goals to increase walking
in their respective communities as part of the 1422 grant.
Fall River was one of four Mass in Motion Communities to
receive a $440,000 grant each year for four years. Stanley
Street Treatment and Resources (SSTAR) is overseeing this grant in
collaboration with the HealthFirst
Family Care Center and the City's Mass
in Motion Project. Click here
for a 27-minute 
video of Mr.
Penalosa's presentation. For more information, contact Project Director Paula
Beaulieu at 508-235-7066 or Mass in Motion Fall River Coordinator
Julie Kelly at 508-324-2405. |
