Foundation for a Healthier West Orange

What a powerful day at the 2024 Child Health Equity Symposium, presented by the #GinsburgInstitute at Nemours. It was inspiring to join partners across Central Florida to collaborate on actionable ideas for healthier and more equitable communities for youth.

***Update: Due to recent weather reports forecasting significant weather impacts in our area, this ceremony has been rescheduled and will now occur on October 24th at 9 a.m. *** We are looking forward to the groundbreaking of the June Family Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida in Winter Garden! The event takes place this Thursday, Sept. 26, at 9 a.m. and is open to the public.

** Now Hiring ** Creative Aging, LLC (a subsidiary of the Foundation for a Healthier West Orange) is hiring for two full-time positions: - Member & Program Coordinator - Volunteer Coordinator Both roles will be critical in advancing the organization's mission to connect maturing adults with social, arts, educational, transportation, well-being, and wellness programs to help them thrive at home and stay engaged in the West Orange community. As a Member & Program Coordinator, you'll collaborate with community partners, develop innovative programming, and oversee membership engagement to help members thrive at home and stay active in the West Orange community. As a Volunteer Coordinator, you'll recruit, train, and support volunteers, ensuring they have a meaningful and rewarding experience while enhancing the lives of those they serve. Apply today and help maturing adults thrive in their communities! 

The Phase 2 expansion of Tucker Ranch Park and Nature Preserve is officially underway! We were thrilled to participate in last week's groundbreaking ceremony along with so many key partners, including the City of Winter Garden, AdventHealth, and Orlando Health. Once complete, the 5,000-square-foot retreat center will feature programming and classes, edible and teaching gardens, an outdoor teaching kitchen, a trail system with exercise nodes, and a greenhouse. Healthy West Orange will play a key role in providing education, community programming, and engagement. We’re excited to be a partner on this journey and look forward to seeing this phase come together!

The Central Florida Collaborative has launched the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment. We invite you to participate by helping to identify our community’s strengths, resources, needs, and gaps. The survey is available in five languages and closes on Sept. 15! Take survey: https://bit.ly/cfc24

In our latest blog, board member Norma Sutton shares her long-held passion for advocating for community health. We are grateful to have a team of experts and compassionate leaders who support the foundation's mission. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gx4fwWXY

In the latest "Letter from a Chamber Leader" from The West Orange Chamber of Commerce, our CEO, Tracy Swanson, highlights the remarkable milestones we've achieved during our transformative first five years. From fueling a movement to increasing quality access to care, discover how we've helped shape the health and well-being of our community and the exciting future that lies ahead. https://lnkd.in/ekmZGEgD

We are thrilled to welcome Krista Carter to the Foundation for a Healthier West Orange! As a fierce advocate for our community, we know Krista will continue to elevate the impact of the Healthy West Orange movement. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFwrf-wn

We are excited to see these much-needed services coming to the West Orange community!

Spring is in full bloom, and with it brings a sense of renewal, an opportunity to embrace wellness in all its dimensions, and to celebrate the remarkable stories that shape our journey together. If you missed our latest newsletter, read and subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gaGjUeZc