June 2016 - In This Issue:
WORKING TOGETHER FOR HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES
Since its creation in 1994, The Rapides Foundation has sought to improve the health status of Central Louisiana by developing initiatives and strategies intended to impact our community for decades to come.  We invite you to learn more about our work by visiting our website.

The Rapides Foundation focuses its work in three strategic areas:

Healthy People, to improve access to healthcare and promote healthy behaviors.

Education, to increase the level of educational attainment and achievement as the primary path to improved economic, social and health status.

Healthy Communities, to improve economic opportunity and family income, and enhance civic and community opportunities for more effective leaders and organizations.

Contact Us

The Rapides Foundation
1101 Fourth Street, Suite 300
Alexandria, Louisiana 71301
318-443-3394 or 800-994-3394

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WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH?
Follow the map
Are you looking for opportunities to improve your health? The Rapides Foundation's Interactive Map of Healthy Activities can point you in the right direction. 

The map is making it easier for Central Louisiana residents to get healthy. It lists free fitness and nutrition community assets such as walking trails, playgrounds, fitness stations, community gardens, farmers markets and Fresh Central producers located in the Foundation's nine-parish service area.  


INTERACTIVE MAP UPDATES WELCOME
Send us your entries for inclusion on our interactive map of healthy activities
Is your healthy community asset on the Interactive Map of Healthy Activities? The Rapides Foundation wants to know.  

The map lists free fitness and nutrition community assets such as walking trails, playgrounds, fitness stations, community gardens, farmers markets and Fresh Central local producers located in the parishes served by The Rapides Foundation.

The map is intended to make it easier for Central Louisiana residents to get healthy. If your community asset is not listed, or if some of the information needs to be updated, please contact us! 
JUNE CHALLENGE CALENDAR IS HERE
Ready to take the #VegTogether and Core Challenges?
Join The Rapides Foundation Get Healthy Cenla Challenge, a daily challenge designed to encourage people to improve their nutrition and physical activity. 
 
The June Challenge Calendar continues its nutrition focus to increase vegetable consumption by trying a new veggie or preparing your favorite in a healthier way. The fitness focus is designed to strengthen your core muscles. Maintaining strong core muscles is important for efficient movement, posture, spine and joint stability, breathing and continence.

Joe Rosier

Mission
The mission of The Rapides Foundation is to improve the health status of Central Louisiana. 

Vision
Our vision is to positively impact Central Louisiana by deploying resources to improve key factors of health status.