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Highlights from the 2018 HEAL Summit
2018 HEAL Summit Highlights The 2018 HEAL Summit was a great success. With over 170 participants, this was the largest Summit yet. Both days started with impactful messages from our keynote speakers: Qiana Mickie, Executive Director of Just Food... Read More
FULL REPORT – DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS 2017 EVALUATION
We’re pleased to announce the release of the full report of our Double Up Food Bucks 2017 Evaluation. Funded by a USDA Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) grant and with the help of partners statewide, LiveWell launched the Double Up... Read More
Farm to ECE: A Movement That’s Getting Kids Eating (and Preparing) Healthy Food
In partnership with Michigan State University Center for Regional Food Systems, the National Farm to School Network conducted a survey of early care and education (ECE) providers across the United States to gain insight into their interest in and current... Read More
Preguntas frecuentes – Fondo de financiación del transporte
¿Cómo financiamos la infraestructura de transporte de Colorado actualmente? El Departamento de Transporte de Colorado (CDOT) se financia principalmente a través del impuesto a la gasolina. El impuesto estatal a la gasolina es de 22 centavos por galón, una cantidad... Read More
Announcing LiveWell Colorado’s Heal Library!
LiveWell is excited to announce the launch of the LiveWell Colorado HEAL Library! This recently updated resource is a searchable library with policies for use by community leaders, advocates, municipal and county staff, and elected officials. The library contains policy... Read More
Transportation Dollars Matter
In last month’s e-letter, we covered the details of the Let’s Co, Colorado campaign (Proposition 110) and now want to discuss why LiveWell is supporting this proposition. As the campaign gains momentum and goes full steam ahead toward Election Day,... Read More
Congratulations to the 2018 Mini-grant Awardees
Congratulations to the 2018 Mini-grant Awardees In August, a call for mini-grant proposals was issued to all HEAL cities and towns. Congratulations to the following municipalities that received 2018 HEAL Cities & Towns mini-grants. Funding received will be used to:... Read More
LiveWell Supports Lighting the LAMP! in the 2018 Farm Bill
The Senate version of the Farm Bill “Lights the LAMP” by consolidating the Farmers Market Promotion Program, the Local Food Promotion Program, and the Value-Added Producer Grant program into the Local Agriculture Market Program, or LAMP. The program creates a one-stop-shop... Read More
LiveWell Supporting Let’s Go, Colorado Campaign
LiveWell is supporting the campaign to pass Proposition 110, “Let’s Go, Colorado.” The proposal will provide a stable, on-going revenue source for transportation needs throughout the state. LiveWell supports the initiative due to the inclusion of dedicated multimodal (walk, bike,... Read More
Expansion of Double Up Food Bucks Colorado Supported by USDA Funding
Colorado’s Double Up Food Bucks program (Double Up) works! By providing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants incentives at farmers markets and retailers in urban, suburban, and rural communities throughout Colorado, it has supported thousands of low-income families in accessing... Read More