Wilton Family YMCA Pioneering Healthy Living

The YMCA of the USA's Pioneering Healthier Communities initiative engages community leaders, convened by local YMCAs, in policy and environmental change efforts that support and promote healthy lifestyles. These initiatives empower local communities with proven strategies and models to create and sustain positive, lasting change for healthy living.
More than 100 YMCAs are involved in Activate America's Healthier Communities initiatives. Communities that are currently involved have been successful in influencing environmental and policy changes that affect community walkability and pedestrian safety; access to fresh fruits and vegetables; physical education requirements in schools; enhancements in opportunities for employees to havde access to healthy foods, among other things.
Pictured are: (L-R) Stephanie Barksdale, Executive Director of the Wilton Chamber of Commerce, and Karen Strickland, Development and Marketing Director of the Wilton Family YMCA.