The mission of Get Healthy San Mateo County (GHSMC) is to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to develop strategies that will reduce and prevent obesity and other health risks of unhealthy eating and lack of physical activity among all children in San Mateo County.
Accomplishments
Watch a video of GHSMC Accomplishments from 2005-2010 and check out an evaluation of the first 5 years!
Safe Routes to Schools
Congratulations to the Cities of East Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Carlos and South San Francisco for being selected to receive funding from Caltrans for Safe Routes to School projects! These cities will be increasing the number of children who walk or bicycle to school by improving unsafe streets and promoting walking and bicycling to children, parents and the community. View the full list of Caltrans Approved Projects.
Healthy Neighborhood Stores
Watch this great VIDEO featuring youth and staff of the Youth Leadership Institute and YO! Mateo and their recent healthy makeover of a neighborhood store La Guadalupana Carniceria, 55 Fifth St. in Redwood City!
Funding Opportunities
2012 Community Benefit Grant Program
The Kaiser Permanente's 2012 Community Benefit Grant Program provides financial support to local nonprofit health and human service organizations with an emphasis on underserved populations. Every three years, Kaiser Permanente San Mateo Area participates in an extensive needs assessment in the San Mateo County to identify the health and social needs of our community. This comprehensive assessment is used as a guide for strategic planning to support community programs and collaborative efforts in our communities. For 2012, Kaiser Permanente has identified the following critical needs in the San Mateo Area’s culturally diverse communities. South San Francisco and Redwood City (including surrounding communities): Obesity Rates by: 1) increasing physical activity in institutional settings and 2) increasing consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables; Improve Access to Health Insurance Coverage and Health Care Services by 1) Increasing the number of low income people enrolled in or maintaining health insurance coverage. 2) Increasing access health care services for low income and uninsured individuals at risk for chronic conditions. 3) Increase access by providing transportation for high need seniors to their medical appointments; At Risk Youth Behavior by 1) decreasing rates of teen alcohol and substance abuse 2) reducing depression among teens 3) reducing pregnancy rates (in Redwood City area only); Poor Health in Aging Population by 1) Increasing access to social services for seniors 2) help seniors remain physically and mentally active and eat nutritious food; Violence by 1) protecting victims and their families from domestic violence. Depending on the scope of your project, usually grant requests are in the range of $5,000 to $35,000. However, other dollar amounts will be considered, not to exceed $75,000. You are encouraged to request and submit applications as early as possible. Deadline: March 15, 2012
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Upcoming Events
A Walk the Talk Forum - Menlo Park and El Camino Real: Past, Present, and Future
Thurs., Jan. 26, 6:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
Menlo Park Presbyterian Church Social Hall, 700B Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park
El Camino Real is the backbone of the Peninsula. It connects historic downtowns and is rich in amenities such as large central parks, diverse shopping opportunities and Caltrain, BART, and bus service. Yet El Camino Real has the potential to be so much more for those who live, work, and commute along it. By rethinking where homes and jobs are located, we can improve community health, support local businesses, and provide more options for getting around. El Camino has changed a lot since it was first paved in 1912; where might it take us in the future?
There is an effort afoot to improve the performance, safety, and aesthetics of this vital corridor, to transform El Camino into a “grand boulevard of meaningful destinations.” Join the conversation! See flyer for RSVP and additional information.
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Job Opportunities
Part-time Community Outreach Liaison, The HEAL Project
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Request for Proposal for Website Development, Get Healthy San Mateo County
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Service Member, Food Corps
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Project Coordinator, Ag Innovations