![]() ![]() Thanks to efforts like these, today, we are finally starting to see some results. So again, I just want to take a moment today to say how grateful I am for Reebok’s longstanding commitment to this issue, and for their groundbreaking investment to take that work to the next level. (Applause.) This investment - oh - as you’ve seen, it comes after years of leadership through their BOKS Kids program which supports innovative programs to get kids active in our schools. (Applause.)Īnd today, we are beyond thrilled to announce that Reebok is joining this effort with an additional investment of $30 million over the next three years. Democrats and Republicans right here in Washington - (laughter) - came together to pass groundbreaking legislation that is transforming our school lunch program.Īnd just last week, we had the sheer delight to launch Let’s Move Active Schools, an unprecedented effort to invest more than $70 million to promote physical activity and bring physical education back to our schools. Nearly two and a half million kids have enrolled in recreational sports classes. Faith leaders are educating their congregations about eating healthy. Military leaders are serving healthier food on their bases. Because of you, major American businesses like Disney and Walmart and Darden Restaurants are now offering healthier menus and products. Because of your tremendous efforts, more than half a million people in underserved communities now have access to fresh, healthy food. ![]() And it’s just a thrill to be working with both of these wonderful organizations and companies that are doing all of these terrific things.īut most of all, I want to thank all of you - the advocates, experts, and executives who have been leading the way to give all of our children a healthy start to their lives. We are so grateful that they are our partners and our neighbors as well.Īnd I also want to recognize Larry Soler - Larry for - and everybody else at the partnership for all of their wonderful work, as well as Kathleen Tullie and the team at Reebok for all of their leadership. Steven Knapp, not just for hosting us here at GW, but for all the wonderful work this university is doing to forward the agenda of nutrition and fitness. (Laughter.) But I’m thrilled that he could join us today, and I’m just grateful for all of his work and leadership. I’m probably as excited to see him as I am to see all of you. It is truly a pleasure to be with all of you today.Īnd of course, I want to start by thanking Eli Manning - (applause) - oh, my gosh! - for that very kind introduction. OBAMA: (Applause.) Thank you all so much. Over the years, Partnership for a Healthier America has initiated programs such as Play Streets, partnering with Nike and Reebok to give kids safe places to play the Songs for a Healthier America album, a project with Hip Hop Public Health to get children excited about healthy eating and living and a collaboration with Michelle Obama to encourage people to drink more water.MRS. The scope of the organization’s work is vast and is targeted at increasing both the accessibility and affordability for parents nationwide to make healthier choices for their children. PHA’s key supporters include numerous health professionals, advocates, and business leaders. Partnership for a Healthier America partners with nonprofit organizations and public and private leaders and is directed by some of the nation’s most promising subject experts to develop strategies and programs that will effectively tackle childhood obesity. In the past, most flexible openings have consisted of full-time employment in career areas like consulting, communications, nonprofit & philanthropy, nutrition, government & politics, and more. As an employer, the organization has been known to support flexible work arrangements for its staffers, including part-time schedules and optional to 100% remote jobs. Researched & Written by Alexis Reale on the FlexJobs Teamįounded in partnership with Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Initiative in 2010, Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) is an award-winning nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting childhood obesity in America by “transforming the food landscape in pursuit of health equity.” PHA strives to provide a culture based on accountability and transparency with the public and partners, as well as its own team members. About Partnership for a Healthier America ![]()
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