Franklin Community Health lands $2M grant
An affiliate of the Franklin Community Health Network announced Wednesday that it will receive a $2 million grant over three years from the U.S. Department of Education to expand and develop physical education and nutrition education programs in collaboration with the Mt. Blue Regional School District, MSAD 58 and the Stratton School.
The grant to the Healthy Community Coalition is one of 67, totaling $33 million, that have been awarded nationwide to schools and community organizations that are planning to implement comprehensive physical education and nutrition programs for students.
In a press release announcing the award, Healthy Community Coalition’s Executive Director Jennifer McCormack said the funding would be used at nine area elementary schools, one middle school and two high schools.
“This grant will demonstrate the ability of HCC and schools taking action together to teach approximately 3,000 students the importance of developing healthy lifestyles, which are also key components toward improving student engagement and achievement,” Franklin Community Health Network President/CEO Rebecca Arsenault said in the release.
Healthy Community Coalition, founded in 1989, is one of the oldest health coalitions in the country. Its mission is to measurably improve the well-being of residents in Greater Franklin County and neighboring towns using a coordinated public health approach of education, promotion and outreach. It offers health screenings, health information, programs and events to support healthy lifestyles that prevent disease and improve quality of life.
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