Healthy Weight Initiative
Together, We're Creating Healthier Environments
The John Rex Endowment set a new priority in 2006 to determine the best way to use its resources to promote healthy weight in Wake County's children.
In the initial phase of a long-term commitment to a Healthy Weight Initiative, the John Rex Endowment has designated $2.5 million for innovative projects and community-wide solutions to combat childhood obesity.
News
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02/21/2010
Zebulon Elementary GT Magnet School kicked off the year on the right foot with a fun, interactive evening of apple-crunching, jump roping, wall climbing and plenty of opportunities to get moving at the school’s first-ever health fair. The action-packed event was planned as part of the school’s CAPOW (Cougars Are Pursuing Overall Wellness) program, which is funded by a three-year Wake to Wellness grant through the John Rex Endowment’s Healthy Weight Initiative.
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01/25/2010
A recent article, “New Growth for Inter-Faith Food Shuttle,” in Midtown Magazine highlights progress made by bringing together anti-hunger initiatives with local food movements through Hands on Health, a three-year grant project funded through the John Rex Endowment’s Healthy Weight Initiative.
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08/31/2009
Putting Wake to Wellness grant funds to good use, Farmington Woods Elementary rounded out their gym's design with the addition of new rowing machines which are used by all students.
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06/30/2009
Washington GT Magnet Elementary was awarded the A+ Fit School Designation by the NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund. Only seven schools received this designation which requires demonstrating that they are working to make significant contributions to the health and well-being of their students and staff. Washington Elementary is one of 15 elementary schools which received a three-year grant from the John Rex Endowment through the Healthy Weight Initiative.
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06/30/2009
Fourth graders at Vance Elementary School got an extra dose of veggies and a whole lot more with Veggie U lessons which aim to combat childhood obesity through a cooperative curriculum that involves some of the area’s best educators, chefs, dietitians and physicians.
In The News
Power2Play
Kids pedal, skate, leap and play hard while learning about healthy food choices at this latest exhibit at Marbles Kids Museum. The exhibit is part of a Healthy Active Families initiative.
Kids Learn Manners, Moves at Ballroom Dance Club
Fifth graders show off their new moves while participating at Washington Elementary Ballroom Dance Club which is one of many activities offered through a Wake to Wellness school grant.
Baucom Buddies Go the Distance
Nearly 350 students, in kindergarten through fifth grade, completed the final 1.2 miles of a "marathon" together in March. Baucom Elementary is one of 15 elementary schools receiving support through a Wake to Wellness grant.
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Taking Action
The John Rex Endowment provides support for Advocates for Health in Action, a group of diverse organizations and community members who are shaping the environment throughout Wake County so healthful eating and physical activity are the way of life. For information, call Laura Aiken at (919) 350-8366.
Making Changes
As our community works together, new environments and resources are rapidly evolving. Learn more about the steps grant recipients and community groups are taking toward healthy weight for children.