The NYC Food and Fitness Partnership's mission is to engage communities in making the healthy choice the easy choice by creating equitable access to healthy, quality, affordable foods and opportunities for active living, starting in the neighborhoods of highest need.

As we mentioned in our April 2010 newsletter, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygience (DOHMH) was awarded $31.1 million as part of the Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) initiative, funded by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. Like the NYC Food & Fitness Partnership, the CPPW initiative will implement policy, systems, and environmental changes to reduce risk factors and prevent/delay chronic disease and promote wellness in both children and adults. The NYC Food & Fitness Partnership has been asked to sit on CPPW - Obesity's Leadership Team! Read more about the CPPW Initiative in New York City, its goals and proposed activities.

Learn about the Highway to Health Festival and Youth Forum on June 12

Now Hiring: Community Development Manager. Seeking motivated and organized leader, versed in community-based organizing and activism. Interested? Check out our job description.

NEW! Check out the NYC Food and Fitness Community Action Plan!

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YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE!
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