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Healthy City 2004-2005
Action Priority Index
Use this alphabetical listing to find one of the 50 Healthy City Action Priority projects that are part of the 2004-2005 Action Plan.
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PRIORITY ONE: Safety and Substance Abuse A) increased community policing and personal safety; B) a drug-free community, including enforcement of tobacco laws; and C) reduction of gangs
 

  PROJECT ORGANIZATION   PROJECT ORGANIZATION

Community Policing Unit

Fall River Police Department

Gang Activity Investigation Unit

Fall River Police Department

“Hello Neighbor” Project

Maplewood Neighborhood Association

Katie Brown Foundation

Katie Brown Foundation

Southcoast Drug Task Force Office of Mayor Edward M. Lambert, Jr

Project Alert - SSTAR 

Stanley Street Treatment and Resources, Inc.

Steps to Respect Bullying Prevention Program Fall River Public School System Summer Youth Outreach Program

St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Neighborhood Association Crime Watch City of Fall River, Health & Human Services Department Partners Healthy Youth Work Group

Partners for a Healthier Community, Inc.



PRIORITY TWO: Environment and Recreation A) cleaner streets and parks; B) increased and improved recreational opportunities for youth and adults; and C) measures to ensure cleaner air and water

  PROJECT ORGANIZATION   PROJECT ORGANIZATION

"Clean and Green" and "Clean and Lien" City of Fall River

Clean City Committee City of Fall River

FR Water Watch, Bristol Community College 

Massachusetts Community Water Watch, MassPIRG

Copicut Woods Bioreserve

Trustees of Reservations

Open Space
Plan

City of Fall River

Combined Sewer Overflow

City of Fall River

Street Tree Planting Program

Street Tree Planting Program, Inc.

Boys and Girls Club Activities T.C. Memorial Boys & Girls Club of Fall River, Inc.
Citywide Sports and Recreation Programs City of Fall River Board of Park Commissioners CD-Rec Recreation Program

Community Development Recreation

Dancing to a Healthier Community

Youth Hip-Hop Dance

Community Outreach Program

Corky Row Neighborhood Association

YMCA Health and Fitness Programs

YMCA of Greater Fall River

     


PRIORITY THREE: Health Education A) nutrition and diabetes education; B) tobacco education and C) physical fitness education

  PROJECT ORGANIZATION   PROJECT ORGANIZATION
Families Preventing Diabetes

Diabetes Association, Inc.

CV Risk Assessment, Durfee High School Southcoast Hospitals Group and Fall River Public Schools

Food, Fun and Fitness Program Health First Family Care Center

Pick a Better Snack Program Massachusetts Extension Service and Fall River Schools

Mayor's Child Nutrition Partnership 

Mayor's Child Nutrition Partnership 

Quaker Fabric Corporation Quaker Fabric Corporation.
Neighborhood Summer Festivals City of Fall River, Health & Human Services Department Wellness Center, Durfee High School 

Fall River Public Schools

Partners Healthy Lifestyles Work Group

Partners for a Healthier Community, Inc.

St. Anne's Hospital Community Benefits

St. Anne's Hospital

Tar Wars, Southcoast Hospitals Group Southcoast Hospitals Group

Quitworks, Soutcoast
Hospitals Group

Southcoast Hospitals Group

Girl Scout Troops

Girl Scout Council of Southeastern Massachusetts

     


PRIORITY FOUR: Adult Basic Education, Job Training & Employment A) adult and out-of-school youth education; B) alternative programs including tutoring, drop-out prevention and after-school programs; and C) youth and senior employment and volunteerism
 

  PROJECT ORGANIZATION   PROJECT ORGANIZATION

Adult Literacy Resources Fall River
Adult Literacy Partnership

After School Programs City of
Fall River

After School Day Care Program Family Service Association Mayor's Youth Council Office of Mayor Edward M. Lambert, Jr.

School-to-Career Partnership Greater Fall River
Chamber of Commerce
Workforce Development Initiatives Bristol Workforce Investment Board
Transportation Project The Shepherd's Center and Khmer Family Resource Center      


PRIORITY FIVE:
Community Planning and Housing A) affordable housing; B) waterfront access; and C) improvements in recreation facilities for youth and adults
 

  PROJECT ORGANIZATION   PROJECT ORGANIZATION
Waterfront Access Plan Fall River Office of Economic Development Bicycle Trail and Greenspace Development Green Futures & Urban Ecology Institute

Community Action for Better Housing Catholic Social Services Affordable Housing Programs Community Development Agency

Mayor's Housing Improvement Plan Office of Mayor Edward M. Lambert, Jr.      

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