The organization I intern for is called FitPHX. FitPHX is part of the Parks and Recreation Department for Phoenix and is led by Jon Brodsky. It is a city wide health initiative with the goal to "create programs and utilize existing
resources to improve health and wellness in the region and make the
Phoenix area one of the healthiest in the nation. The program encourages residents to lead
healthier lifestyles, focusing on childhood and adult obesity,
nutrition education, walking, bicycling, the use of public
transportation and healthy worksites." www.phoenix.gov/parks/fitphx
FitPHX does many things such as organize the Meet Me Downtown walk that takes place every Monday night. They also have walking paths set up around various parks throughout the city that encourage walkers to track the distances they have walked. FitPHX also works with children at various parks with activities called Energy Zones. For FitPHX I will be helping set up and run the Meet Me Downtown walks as well as coming into the office or go out to parks and assist with various projects.
With such an agency I would imagine you are very passionate about fitness as well as helping the community become healthier. I look forward to hearing about your interactions with the community and the difference you are going to make!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is very cool. I am seeing more clearly that a lot of public issues are addressed at the state and local level of government. It's good to see that an issue such as fitness is not seen as trivial in the eyes of government. Excellent man, it makes me want to learn more about the different departments in place to address so many public issues.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so exciting to intern at. You not only are helping people stay healthy and fit but you are changing their lives and expanding it. I am so glad to be reading about organizations that help make a difference for people especially the youth. Now a days children have such a bad diet and its causes risks at such a young age. I am glad you are an inspiration and helping people improve their lives! good job!
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