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Listen to Heather on WHAV Monday, Feb. 7

Tune into WHAV Monday, on the hour, every hour, starting at 7:00 AM to hear Heather talk about The Act FRESH (FResh Environments Support Health) Campaign Kick-off at the state house Monday, February 7 from 1:00 - 2:00. In addition, hear about GWL programs, the Spicket River Greenway, redevelopment in the Mill/Canal District and all the great projects coming online by 2012.

GWL Joins Civic & Government Leaders in Statewide Push for Healthier Neighborhoods

On Monday, February 7th, a diverse coalition of local and statewide organizations from every region of the state will kick off the “Act FRESH Campaign” to improve access to healthy affordable food and public space for physical activity. The group will release a report and public policy agenda entitled Priorities for Healthy Places, 2011-2012 aimed at reducing preventable diseases and containing healthcare costs.

The campaign kickoff, scheduled for 1:00pm in room 222 at the State House, Boston, represents a new chapter in the fight to build vibrant and healthy neighborhoods for all Massachusetts residents. By uniting across geography to focus on comprehensive public policy solutions, the groups seek to both harness and bolster the work being done in neighborhoods from Fall River and Lawrence to Worcester and Holyoke.

Read more about the event in the February 2, 2011 press release: GWL participates in state-wide Act FRESH Campaign Kick-off

Glow Tickets Now Available For Purchase!

Glow is November 18 at Chester's at Bell Tower Square. Join us in celebrating our successes in 2010 including securing funding to design and build the Spicket River Greenway, winning an Orchard, launching the Summer Stewards youth program and expanding the Farmers Market Network. Join us and help us raise funds to support our work in 2011. There are many ways to help!

  • Submit Eco-Art for the Silent Auction
  • Donate a product, gift certificate, or service for our raffle