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
Purple Panda Wellness, LLC offers health coaching, wellness walks, public speaking and in-home plant-based cooking demonstrations. We are dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle and bettering yourself one-day at a time. Owner, Michon Jackson serves on the Blue Zones Project Collier Engagement Committee and has volunteered her time in helping to raise well-being in SWFL for more than eight months now.
Naples Historical Society became a Blue Zones Project recognized organization on June 19!The Naples Historical Society walking tour numbers began to increase with their first announcement of the Blue Zones Project partnership in that they added 21% more walking tour slots during season. They have updated their script to reference the Blue Zones Project collaboration, and are ready to welcome greater interest in our walking tours of the Naples Historic District.
Including All Children was first drawn to Blue Zones Project "because of the focus on positive relationships and promoting strong mental health," stated Leigh Ann Kramer, Ph.D. Education and Behavior Consultant of Including ALL Children. "A primary goal of “Including ALL Children” is to help ALL children and adults, regardless of physical or cognitive ability, create strong relationships and find meaningful purpose in their lives."
Schools
Pinecrest Elementary became the newest school in Collier County to earn Blue Zones Project approval! There are now a total of three schools in Immokalee that are helping to raise well-being for their students.
Worksite
Immokalee Foundation is now a Blue Zones Project Approved worksite! Another wonderful non-profit organization in Immokalee is helping to raise well-being in SWFL!
