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Subject: Bx Health REACH Meetings, Bx Healthy Food Week, Nutrition Education Professional Dev Workshop and more!
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Bronx Health REACH Upcoming Meetings
Bronx Health REACH Health Disparities Workgroup Meeting – October 9th
Our next Health Disparities Workgroup meeting will be held this Friday, October 9th from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Cosmopolitan Church (39 E. 190th St, Bronx NY 10468). For
more information, please contact Immaculada Moronta at [log in to unmask]
or 212-633-0800 x 1232.
Bronx Health REACH Nutrition & Fitness Workgroup Meeting – October 15th
Please join us at our next Nutrition & Fitness Workgroup meeting where we discuss the new Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Grant work on Thursday, October 15th
from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Morrisania WIC D&TC (1225 Gerard Ave, Bronx NY 10452, Room 214). For more information, contact Kelly Moltzen at
[log in to unmask] or 212-633-0800 x 1328.
Bronx Health REACH Faith-Based Outreach Initiative Meeting – October 27th
Our next Faith-Based Outreach Initiative meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 27th from 4-6 p.m. at Walker Memorial Baptist Church (120 East 169th St,
Bronx, NY 10452). For more information, please contact Immaculada Moronta at
[log in to unmask] or 212-633-0800
x 1232.
Bronx Health REACH Job Opportunities
Nutrition & Physical Activity Coordinator
The Nutrition and Physical Activity Coordinator is responsible for activities related to increasing access to physical activity opportunities and environments with healthy food
and healthy beverage options in the Bronx. S/he will work closely with housing developers, parks and recreation agencies, transportation-focused organizations, schools and other partners. The Coordinator will also work closely with food retailers and their
trade associations, distributors, farmer’s market operators, schools, the local health department and other organizations in the Bronx to implement policy, systems and environmental changes. For more information click
here.
Evaluator & Policy Analyst
The Evaluator and Policy Analyst is responsible for coordinating all aspects of evaluation and policy development for Towards a Healthier Bronx (THB) initiative funded by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Evaluator and Policy Analyst will work with the NYU Evaluation team to design, develop, and implement all evaluation activities for THB. This position will also be responsible for analyzing the policies in support
of the THB program efforts. The Evaluator and Policy Analyst will report to the Project Director of Bronx Health REACH. For more information click
here.
Evaluation Intern
The Institute for Family Health’s Bronx Health REACH is seeking a bilingual Evaluation Intern who will assist with the implementation and evaluation of a project to increase
fruit and vegetable consumption in the Bronx. The position requires 15-20 hours a week and runs through August 2016. A transportation stipend will be provided. More information can be found
here.
Other Community Events
Harvest Home Soundview Farmers Market Every Saturday through November 21st
Located at Morrison Avenue and Harrod Place, the Harvest Home Soundview Farmers Market is open every Saturday through November 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. SNAP/EBT,
WIC Farmer's Market coupon, Senior Farmer Market coupons and Health Bucks are all accepted. The Harvest Home Soundview Farmers Market is easily accessible by taking the 6 train to the Morrison Ave-Soundview station and the Bx4, Bx4a, and Bx27 buses stop right
at the market.
School Wellness Council Grant Application – Deadline October 9th
The School Wellness Council (SWC) competitive grant program awards funds to schools that create and strengthen a wellness council. Along with start-up funding, SWC offers schools
structure, support, goals, and recognition as the organizational components required to develop or strengthen a School Wellness Council. New York City public schools are encouraged to apply. New schools may apply for the $2,500 SWC Implementation Grant, and
Continuation Grant schools may apply for $1,000 awards. Click here
to apply online for the SWC Implementation Grant. Hurry, deadline is October 9, 2015. For more information contact:
[log in to unmask], or call (718) 923-5167.
Catalyst Dialogue: Parks as Spaces for Community Change - October 14th
Are you passionate about creating change in your community and your park? Find out how community members have used the issues that they are most passionate about to transform
park spaces into outdoor classrooms, green gyms, active waterfronts, and community spaces. Join us Wednesday, October 14th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for the Catalyst Dialogues and learn how to get support for your parks efforts and create a community-driven action
plan for parks engagement. This free event will be held at the Arsenal Building, 830 Fifth Ave, NY 10065. Click
here for more information.
Finding and Applying for Federal Grants Workshop – October 14th
The Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Subcommittee of Regional II Fed Partners and the Stronger Families NY Coalition invite you to attend a free Grant Writing Workshop
for Non-profit organizations. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 26 Federal Plaza, 6th Fl Conference Center, New York, 10278. For more information contact: Nicole Meyers at (212) 264-2890 ext. 180 or email
[log in to unmask].
Every Body Walk! Collaborative Micro Grants - Deadline October 15th
America Walks and the Every Body Walk! Collaborative are pleased to announce a new micro grant program designed to assist local walking advocates build on the momentum of the
newly released Surgeon General’s Call to Action. This one time award funds 10-15 community groups up to $2500 for activities designed to increase local walking programming and stimulate community demand for infrastructure improvements that provide accessible,
safe walkable places for the entire community. Grant applications are due by October 15. For more information click
here.
Bronx Healthy Food Week October 19th – 24th
Join community partners in promoting greener and healthier foods in celebration of National Food Day by participating in Bronx Healthy Food Week, October 19th-24th.
For more information, or to host your own event, contact the Bronx District Public Health Office: (718)299-3429, (718)299-7355 or via email:
[log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask].
The calendar of events for Bronx Healthy Food Week can be found below or by clicking
here.
Bronx Healthy Food Week Schedule of Events
Monday, October 19th- Cooking Demonstrations
El Nuevo San Juan, 1065 Southern Blvd at 10 a.m.
Plaza del Castillo, 1515 Southern Blvd at 12 p.m.
Simpson Pavilion, 1054 Simpson St. at 1:30 p.m.
Peninsula Community Health Center, 1967 Turnbull Ave. 2nd floor, Unit 17 at 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 20th - 10:30 a.m.
Garden of Happiness & Farmers’ Market Tour, across from 2161 Prospect Ave
Wednesday, October 21st --
Cooking Demonstrations
El Nuevo San Juan, 1065 Southern Blvd at 10 a.m.
Bella Vista, 890 Hunts Point Ave at 2 p.m.
Adolescent Health & Wellness Center, 960 Southern Blvd at 2 p.m.
“Bronx Teen Master Chef Challenge”, The Point, 940 Garrison Ave at 4 p.m.
Thursday, October 22nd - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Faith In Action Food Summit at Bronx Museum of the Arts
(Details below)
Friday, October 23rd
- Garden Tours
Intervale Green Urban Rooftop Farm Tour, 1330 Intervale Avenue, at 10:30 a.m.
Tour of the Brook Park Garden, 141st St & Brook Ave, at 3 p.m.
Faith in Action Food Summit – October 22nd
Attention Bronx Houses of Worship: Join us on Thursday, October 22nd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bronx Museum of the Arts for the Bronx’s first ever Faith In Action
Food Summit. We invite faith leaders and health ministries to join us in addressing hunger and reshape the local food system to help make the healthy choice, the easy choice for the community. The Faith in Action Food Summit will be held at the Bronx Museum
of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse, Lower Gallery, Bronx, NY 10456. For more information, contact the Bronx District Public Health Office at 718-299-3429 or Fernando Tirado at
[log in to unmask]. Register by clicking
here.
Nutrition Education Professional Development Workshop - October 23rd & 24th
Learn about developing nutrition lessons that correspond to existing curriculum and state standards, developing classroom policies that support students’ healthy eating and active
living, and how to communicate about healthy eating with students, families, and colleagues. The workshop will be held on Friday October 23rd from 3 to 5 p.m. at South Bronx Prep, and Saturday October 24th from 9 a. m. to 5 p.m. at MS/HS 223. Location for
both days is 360 E 145th St, Bronx, NY 10454. Schools will be reimbursed the UFT per-session rate for teachers who attend the workshop. RSVP to Kelly Moltzen:
[log in to unmask] or (212) 633-0800 x1328.
WellCare Health Plans of New York Announces Micro-grant Program
Funding cuts to social programs continues to impact the social safety net leading to the need for creative, local solutions and non-traditional partnerships. WellCare partners
with local community organizations who are helping their communities arrive at better health outcomes. This year, WellCare will focus their micro-grants on organizations addressing Obesity, Homelessness, and Mental Health issues. Grants will be awarded in
amounts of $500, $1,000, and $1,500. Application deadline is November 2. An RFP portal is available to apply for grants by clicking
here. For more information contact
[log in to unmask] or (917) 623-6086.
Free Bike Safety Presentations for NYC Schools
Did you know that Bike New York offers free bike safety presentations to schools and organizations throughout the five boroughs? Bike New York will send a trained instructor
with a fun, engaging interactive presentation suitable for students Pre-K through 12th grade (ages 4-17). Content is designed to teach kids that cycling is a fun and healthy activity, but also has rules all children should know and follow. For more information
email [log in to unmask] or register online by clicking
here.
Free Tennis Lessons for Children
New York Junior Tennis League 2015 Youth Community Tennis Program in the Bronx offers free tennis lesson to youth between the ages of 5 and 18. Come and register at any time
during the season. Sessions held at St. Mary’s Park, St. James Park, and Crotona Park. Fall session runs through the end of October. More information can be found
here.
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