Defining Attributes of Pioneering Healthier Communities

What are the defining attributes of Pioneering Healthier Communities?

- Leadership model
- Utilize multiple sectors and diverse organizations to maximize experience, resources, assets and skills
- YMCA serves as a convener in the community and co-leads with partners
- Influence policy and environmental change
- Local initiatives are organically grown with strategies specific to the needs of each community

Pictured are: (L-R) Kathleen McNamara, Partner Coach, Greater Waterbury YMCA; Jim O'Rourke, Interim Executive Director of the Greater Waterbury YMCA