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Every Child Deserves to Grow Up Healthy and Safe. Ohio’s Regressive Legislation Tries to Strip Queer Kids of Their Rights.

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AHA-Philadelphia Celebrate 5 Years of Investments to Community Improvement Programs Thanks to City Beverage Tax

During the last five years, the positive impacts of the Philadelphia beverage tax have been felt throughout neighborhoods in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Revenue from the tax supports critical community programs including early care and education, community schools and the Rebuild initiative, which is designed to improve local facilities like parks, recreation centers, libraries and pre-kindergarten programs where families can be active together.

$1M granted to community organizations to promote nutrition and economic security

Latest awards from Voices for Healthy Kids will increase access to healthy foods and drinks, early care and education.

Telling the Asian Truth: Busting the Model Minority Myth

“Where are you from?” “No, I mean, where are you REALLY from?” “You know, originally?” We have heard these questions most of our lives in a variety of settings, including job interviews. Before we get to these questions, however, let’s take a step back.

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BREAKING NEWS: Michigan Governor Whitmer Signs Historic School Funding Budget - Including $5 Million for School Meals

7.15.2021

Healthy, Equitable Schools Michigan

BREAKING NEWS: Colorado Law Provides Protections and Benefits to Undocumented Workers

7.14.2021

Early Childhood Colorado

A Lookback at Voices for Healthy Kids Spring Events

6.2.2021

Healthy, Accessible Food and Drinks

Books, Backpacks and Water Bottles: How One Tennessee School District Is Making It Easier for Students to Stay Hydrated

4.27.2021

Healthy, Equitable Schools Tennessee

Arkansas Oks Water Bottle Filling Stations in Schools

4.22.2021

Healthy, Equitable Schools Arkansas

$2.5 Million Granted to 16 Community Organizations Committed to Racial Health Equity

12.10.2020

In the Media

UPRISE RI 6.1.2021

Nourish RI wants to improve public health with small tax on sugar-sweetened beverage

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WTOP 5.25.2021

New law pushes Prince George’s Co. restaurants to give kids healthier options

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NBC Washington 5.25.2021

New Law Requires Prince George's Restaurants to Provide Healthier Kids Meals

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The Washington Times 5.25.2021

Prince George's County requiring healthy kids' meals in restaurants

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