Additional investments include the expansion of Spanish-language materials, custom digital tools, and building culturally responsive partnerships.Īccording to a 2020 survey conducted by Healthier Generation, 78% of parents exposed to Kohl’s Healthy at Home resources feel more equipped to practice healthy habits at home, while 83% of educators surveyed feel more equipped to support families in practicing healthy habits. With Kohl’s $5 million gift, Kohl’s Healthy at Home will continue inspiring families to prioritize healthy living, with greater support of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) populations and under-resourced communities. Of the schools impacted, 71% are Title I, which are schools with large concentrations of low-income students that receive federal funding to assist in meeting educational goals. Since the launch of Kohl’s Healthy at Home, Healthier Generation and Kohl’s have impacted 3.8 million families, 7.6 million students, and over 12,000 schools. Consisting of a multimedia hub of proven tips, activities, and resources designed for parents and caregivers, Kohl’s Healthy at Home helps to make healthy choices easier for families. The initiative, which launched in 2019, is rooted in health equity and works closely with schools and community partners to inspire families to prioritize a healthy lifestyle. In addition, the organization provides healthier “out-of-school time” programs for 2.5 million adolescents and teenagers and has significantly reduced the number of calories shipped to students in schools through an agreement with the American Beverage Association.MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.-( BUSINESS WIRE)- Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced today a donation of $5 million, over three years, in support of the company’s national nonprofit partner, Alliance for a Healthier Generation, to expand and scale its innovative family health and wellness initiative, Kohl’s Healthy at Home. Today, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation operates Healthy Schools Programs in over 31,000 schools across the United States, impacting over 19 million students. As an employer, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation has hired for flexible jobs in the form of part-time, flexible schedule, and remote jobs in a range of fields, including full-time opportunities and up to 100% remote jobs that can be performed from any U.S. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation has additional offices in New York, New York, and offers internship and professional work opportunities for qualified candidates who share its dedication to ending childhood obesity. The Alliance for a Healthier Generation is a nonprofit organization that is committed to reducing childhood obesity throughout the United States and giving all children and teens “a chance to live healthier lives.” Launched in 2005 by the Clinton Foundation and the American Heart Association, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation collaborates with schools, corporations, athletic organizations, food and beverage companies, and healthcare organizations to offer programs for children that encourage healthy nutrition and physical activity. Researched & Written by Jodi Sapita on the FlexJobs Team About Alliance for a Healthier Generation
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