WeViva
A Good Idea
Description
WeViva, a non-profit in Austin, Texas, provides free fitness and nutrition classes with a special focus on low-income minority adults who tend to have higher rates of obesity and diabetes. Classes are conducted by bilingual professional fitness instructors and nutritionists on-site in communities, so participants do not have to travel to attend them.
Goal / Mission
The mission is to provide affordable and accessible fitness and nutrition programs to people in low-income communities.
Results / Accomplishments
WeViva offers over 25 fitness classes and approximately 5 nutrition classes per week. The program runs at 18 different locations in the Austin area, and also provides child care services at some locations.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
WeViva
Primary Contact
Topics
Health / Wellness & Lifestyle
Health / Physical Activity
Health / Health Care Access & Quality
Health / Physical Activity
Health / Health Care Access & Quality
Organization(s)
WeViva
Date of implementation
2011
Location
Austin, TX
Target Audience
Adults, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Additional Audience
low-income
Submitted By
Carolyn Haney, WeViva