During our first year, we will focus primarily on increasing physical activity with youth and seniors in our community.

We will address physical activity with youth by working with schools to implement Fuel Up To Play 60 (FUTP60).  FUTP60 is the nation’s largest in-school health and wellness program, created by the National Dairy Council and National Football League in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This free program offers funding opportunities for schools and an online Playbook full of school-tested action strategies to improve healthy eating and physical activity at schools and beyond. FUTP60 empowers students, with the support of adults, to take the lead in making healthy changes and to have a positive impact in their communities. Over 73,000 schools are involved, and 38 million students have been reached through the program nationwide. FUTP60 is currently active in some of Macomb County's schools, and through this partnership, we hope to engage more schools in Macomb County to make a measurable impact on physical activity levels of students. For more information on FUTP60, you can visit https://www.fueluptoplay60.com/

We will address physical activity with seniors by first identifying the needs of those who live, work and play in Macomb County.  Our first plan of action is to reach out to our senior community members and have conversations with them about their needs and wants.  Then we will work with our local senior centers, community centers, faith based organizations, and parks/recreation partners to identify the best ways to increase activity and engage our senior community.  

Lastly, be on the lookout for a centralized resource to share physical activity opportunities, physical activity resources, and local maps and events on ways to promote health and reduce chronic disease risk.  

Macomb County Health Department

Henry Ford Health System

Oakland County Health Department

Greater Detroit Area Health Council (GDAHC)

Macomb County Planning and Economic Development

Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD)

Ascension

Good Shepherd Coalition

Beaumont Health System