Who We Are

NEW Annual Report Final Draft
NEW Financial Report (Federal Form 990 FY 2012)

Mission

To improve health and well-being in the Appalachian region through education, outreach, and advocacy emphasizing nutrition and other lifestyle choices.

Vision

Community partnerships enhancing the lives of Appalachians.

Values

Personal empowerment through education and inspiration can bring about a powerful, positive change in the health and well-being of both individuals and organizations in our community.

Lifestyle changes can:

  • Prevent chronic disease
  • Reverse chronic disease

Important changes to make:

  • Healthy eating – a whole foods diet rich in fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains
  • Exercise – be active every day

Working together:

  • Will help us change our community’s health culture
  • Will be a model for others to follow

To make lasting change:

  • Create policy and environmental changes
  • Support changes where we live, learn and work

We can begin to achieve the dream of a healthier community by offering these evidence-based cornerstone programs and grassroots, community-based programs.