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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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Healthy City Fall River recognizes that individuals, groups or organization may wish to develop new activities that contribute to the Action Priority Areas. These projects may be part of an existing program or may be newly created to further the Healthy City agenda. If you think you have a new activity that can help to further one or more Action Priority Areas, see below: |
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| Steps to become an Action Plan Partner | If you or your organization are planning an activity that you think will further one of the Healthy City Action Plan Priorities, you are invited to become a Healthy City Action Plan Partner by following these steps in the process: |
| Identify the Action Priority Area |
Find one of the the following
Action Plan
Priorities that best fits your current activity:
1) Increased community policing and personal safety 2) A drug-free community, including enforcement of no-smoking regulations 3) Reduction of gangs 1) Cleaner streets and parks 2) Increased and improved recreational opportunities for youth and adults 3) Measures to ensure cleaner air and water 1) Nutrition and diabetes education 2) Tobacco education 3) Physical education Adult Education, Job Training & Employment 1) Adult and out-of-school youth education 2) Alternative programs including tutoring, drop-out prevention and after-school programs 3) Youth and senior employment and volunteerism 1) Affordable housing 2) Waterfront access 3) Improvements in recreation facilities for youth and adults If you are uncertain where your activity fits, contact the Healthy city Coordinator at drweed@cox.net for clarification. |
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Contact the Healthy City Coordinator |
Next, contact the Healthy city Coordinator at drweed@cox.net to request that your activity be added to the Action Plan. You will be sent instructions for how to complete a simple, one-page form. |
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Submit your project to the Design Team |
Your application will be reviewed at the next quarterly Design Team meeting. If your project meets the requirements for inclusion, a page will be added to the Healthy City web site listing of Action Plan Partners in the appropriate category. If your project does not appear to meet the requirements for inclusion, you will be contacted for further clarification. |
| Apply for a Micro-Grant | If your new project will require a small amount of funding to meet your goals, you may want to apply for a $500 Micro-grant. If your project will require a larger amount of funding, contact the Healthy city Coordinator at drweed@cox.net to discuss other funding possibilities. |