PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS
Let's Celebrate!
Achieving Blue Zones Project Approved™ status is a wonderful accomplishment. Congratulations to the following organizations who are helping to make the healthy choice, the easier choice in SWFL.
Organizations
In order to achieve Blue Zones Project recognition, Naples Art Association promoted volunteer opportunities within their organization increase their employees sense of purpose, became a tobacco-free organization, and ensured bike racks are available on site to encourage alternative transportation methods.
Worksites
To become a Blue Zones Project approved worksite, David Lawrence Center implemented walking groups, called Moais® at each of their three locations, they purchased standing desks to encourage movement, hosted a plant-based cooking class for employees, and added healthy vending machines.
Community Health Partners hosted a plant-based cooking demo for theiremployees, attended a Purpose workshop, participated in Walking Moais (walking groups) to encourage natural movement, and began hosting standing meetings.
“Naples Zoo staff are always outdoors enjoying nature and itsendless healthbenefits, but we wanted to learn more about ways to make Naples Zoo a happier place to work and play, “ stated Jack Mulvena, president and CEO of Naples Zoo. “Our mission is to inspire people of all ages to respect, value and help conserve wildlife and our natural world. Conserving and respecting our natural world is an integral part of the Blue Zones Project and we are excited to be taking more actions to be a part of the initiative that’s transforming the well-being of our community.”
“The Guadalupe Center cares deeply for the health and well-being of our staff, our children and our community,” stated Montecalvo. “We chose to participate with Blue Zones Project to improve our policies and activities so that our families have healthy options. Our mission statement is ‘breaking the cycle of poverty through education’ and we’ve found that health issues are much more likely to develop for families living in poverty due to lack of access to healthy choices. Our children deserve the chance to live well.”
Schools
“A healthy lifestyle is a driver for a healthy mind,” stated Carissa Carroll, principal ofBonita Springs Charter School. “I knew by bringing the Blue Zones Project to our school, I would be helping our students and our team members have more opportunities to enjoy good health and therefore, maximize learning. Blue Zones Project aligns with our mission to inspire students to lead and succeed.”
Faith-Based Organizations
To promote better well-being, Naples United Church of Christ (NUCC) hosted a Purpose Workshop to help their fellowship connect with their unique gifts and talents, they added bike racks and offered yoga classes to encourage physical activity, planted a garden, became a tobacco-free site, and promoted community volunteer opportunities to their fellowship.
