Colorado
There is no shortage of ways to experience outdoor adventure in Colorado. The western state is home to snow-capped mountains, rivers and canyons, which provide ample opportunity for residents and tourists to ski, hike and kayak. The state’s capital Denver is a sprawling metropolis with museums restaurants and industry headquarters.
Despite the myriad ways for Denver residents to maintain active habits, nearly a quarter of children in Colorado are overweight or obese, putting them at risk for serious health problems.
Thanks to support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Kaiser Permanente and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation is working with communities throughout the state to make it easier for kids to lead healthier lives.
Our Work in Colorado
In Colorado, we’re making it easier for kids to develop healthy habits.
Over 460 schools serving more than 232,000 students across the state have joined Healthier Generation’s Healthy Schools Program, creating healthier school environments for children to thrive. Since 2007, four Colorado schools have been recognized with a National Healthy Schools Award for their outstanding efforts.
We’ve also made it easier for more than 9,000 youth in 57 out-of-school time programs to eat right and move more.
Success Stories
Hear from a school champion from just one of the many schools and districts we work within Colorado: Adams 14 School District, enrolled in the Healthy Schools Program since 2015.
From Our Program Manager
Our Healthy Schools Program Manager lives and works in Colorado, supporting our work in schools. Hear from her about the impact we’re making in Colorado.
Watch the video to learn more about how the Healthy Schools Program is helping kids lead healthier lives
Contact us and make your contribution to children's health in Colorado.
Soudary Kittivong-Greenbaum
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