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1. Work with agencies who serve older adults in SE Seattle-Determine physical activity, nutrition, transportation, housing, etc needs of the older generation and the needs of the Boomers so that we can plan for Healthy Aging in the Rainier Valley.
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2. Healthy Corner Stores - work with the Rainier Chamber of Commerce, local organizations, grantors and local corner store owners to have them provide and feature healthier options. This is happening in the Delridge neighborhood. For more information please visit: www.thefoodtrust.org/php/programs/corner.store.campaign.php
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3. Safe Routes to School - work with local schools and local organizations to see that it is as safe as possible for kids to walk and bike to school. For more information please visit: www.saferoutesinfo.org/
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4. Work with Rainier Vista Urban Farm and with Atlantic Street nursery potential farm to expand local food production, educate people about gardening and engage youth.
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5. Increase number of Community Kitchens in the Rainier Valley. For more information please visit: www.communitykitchensnw.org
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6. Continue work started in talking about health disparities with the showing of the "Unnatural Causes" video series.
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7. Work with Cascade Bicycle Club, Transportation Choices and other groups to promote use of active transportation in the Rainier Valley, (increase use of light rail, bussing, biking and walking.
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8. Work on zoning to limit the amount of fast food restaurants around local schools. For more information please visit: www.publichealthlaw.net/Projects/ZoningObesity.php
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9. Work with the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls club, Parks and Recreation and other organizations on youth violence prevention programs. For more information please visit: www.seattle.gov/mayor/issues/youthInitiative/
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10. Collaborate with Rainier Beach Community Center and with Rainier Health and Fitness on their valley wide fitness challenges.
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11. Explore working with refugee immigrant populations to get them access to raising goats and chickens.
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