Making Moves
A Community Engaged Physical Activity Promotion Program
Making Moves is a program that promotes both physical activity and community ties through social engagement projects. Partnering with community organizations, we have increased physical activity in the disinvested neighborhoods of Kansas City through community gardening, neighborhood clean-ups, walking groups, and more. As such, we have empowered these communities with opportunities for exercise using minimal resources.
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Educate the community on the benefits of exercise
Establish and promote social engagement projects as opportunities for physical activity
Promote physical, mental, and social health
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At eight neighborhood associations and churches we have accomplished the following:
Established walking groups
Created and/or connected members with community gardens
Connected community leaders with our Making Moves exercise promotion toolkit
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This program would not be possible without our community partners:
My Region Wins
Oracle Center for Social and Cultural Activity KC
KC Community Gardens
Climate Council KC
Thelma's Kitchen
Global One Urban Farming
MARC
BikeWalkKC
MO Hives
EverFit
Cultivate KC
Young Family Farm
