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Funding awarded to 4 Farmers’ Markets to cover the cost of starting Link
Since the release of the Fit Kids 2020 Plan in January 2011, the focus of the Fit for Kids campaign is to work with community members, organizations and municipalities to implement the Fit Kids 2020...
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Improve accessibility to fresh fruits and vegetables
Raised bed gardens are installed in a vacant lot across from the Boys and Girls Club of Elgin. Volunteers from the Nielson Corporation assisted. Elgin is piloting using vacant lots for community...
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Additional implementation projects promote physical activity
Additional implementation projects promote physical activity. These included partnerships to add playground equipment to parks, schools and low income apartment complexes. Bardwell Elementary in East...
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Schools in Kane County receive funding.
Students choosing from the variety of fruits and vegetables offered. Schools in Kane County also received funding. CUSD 300 in Carpentersville purchased equipment to distribute fruit and vegetable...
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Workshop for businesses in the Aurora area on Worksite Wellness
Healthy Living Council of Greater Aurora Partners The Healthy Living Council of Greater Aurora held “Wellness Works”, a half day workshop for businesses in the Aurora area on Worksite Wellness. Cheryl...
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Refrigeration equipment installed for local food pantries
Feeding Greater Elgin Refrigeration equipment for 3 local food pantries, Feeding Greater Elgin, Two Rivers Head Start, Aurora, and Interfaith Food Pantry in Elgin and at Allen Elementary School in...
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3rd Annual International Walk to School Day, Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Making Kane County Fit for KidsPresents the 3rd Annual International Walk to School Day Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 What: All children are encouraged to walk and/or bike to school Where: All...
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53 Kane County Schools Participate in Walk to School Day
53 Kane County Schools participated in Walk to School Day. The Fit for Kids Funders’ Consortium made $300 mini-grants available to participating school PTOs. Each school planned their own event....
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Funding is being made available through the Fit for Kids Funders’ Consortium to implement interventions that will bring about a reversal in childhood obesity within Kane County. These interventions...
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2013 Fit for Kids Community Showcase
Thanks to our sponsors; Fox Valley Credit Union and Kane County Cougars for sponsoring the 2013 Fit for Kids Community Showcase, March 14, highlighting the accomplishments of the Fit for Kids campaign....
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One Hope United in Aurora gives kids healthy experiences!
At One Hope United Early Learning Center in Aurora, healthy eating and physical activity is integrated into the curriculum for all students. A moveable kitchen cart, purchased with funding from the...
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Sleepy Hollow Community Gardens
Sleepy Hollow has added community garden plots for community residents and expanded their giving garden. Produce from the giving garden is sent to a local food pantry.
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Elgin Harvest Market Offering Link Double Value
Starting on June 6, 2013, shoppers paying with Link/EBT cards are eligible for up to $20 in matching funds per week at the Downtown Elgin Harvest Market, thanks to a grant from BMO Harris.
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The community garden is a collaborative effort between the City of Aurora, Family Focus Aurora, McCarty Burlington Neighborhood and Brady and Rollins elementary schools. The City of Aurora received...
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Fit for Kids Funders’ Consortium is Sponsoring International Walk to School...
On October 9, 2013, the Fit for Kids Funders’ Consortium will be sponsoring our Fourth International Walk to School Day in Kane County! Join us in walking to school on October *9th, and your PTO will...
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61 Kane County Schools Participated in International Walk to School Day!
Walk to School Day was a huge success. Sixty-one Kane County Schools participated, each sponsoring their own event. In this picture Kane County Board Chairman, Chris Lauzen walks to school with...
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International Walk to School Day
On October 8, 2014, the Fit for Kids Funders’ Consortium will be sponsoring our Fifth International Walk to School Day in Kane County! Join us in walking to school on October 8th, and your PTO will be...
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Students bussed to school?
Try gathering at a park or public place close to the school and walking together as a group to school. Once students arrive, they can participate in an obstacle course or run laps or walk around the...
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Police and Fire Departments have also supported Walk to School Day
In Batavia, the Fire Department escorted students and parents to school from a near-by park.
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