What is LIFT - Levántate
LIFT - Levántate was initially founded to address the most challenging health and wellness issues confronting families in lower socioeconomic communities in our country.
LIFT - Levántate Programs
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics the most effective programs for the prevention of obesity teach participants self-regulation and impulse control, decision-making skills, social competence and encourages the reduction of sedentary behaviors. Children enrolled in our programs will demonstrate positive changes in their food choices, patterns of television viewing and overall activity levels. Successful programs for the prevention of childhood obesity focus on individual-level behavior changes and the transition from external behavior motivators to internal ones.
Upcoming Events
FREE MARKET TOURS!!!! BI-LINGUAL GUIDED TOURS OF THE FARMER'S MARKET & MI PUEBLO FOOD CENTER
Sunday, May 20th 9am- 2pm
Round-trip guided educational tours of Mi Pueblo Food Center and the Farmer's Market.
Learn with an experienced guide how to buy the best produce at affordable prices, take advantage of special offers, free food & learn how to double your money with an EBT card. MORE INFO
THE MARIN HUMAN RACE
May 12th 2012
2012 marks the 30th anniversary of the Marin Human Race! The event promises to be the most exciting one Marin has seen!
CALL FOR NOMINEES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2012
LIFT/Levantate issues this Call for Nominees to further develop our Board of Directors and to fulfillour commitment to an inclusive and diverse community of leaders.
DOWNLOAD THE NOMINATION FORM HERE!
Get Involved
LIFT - Levántate welcomes assistance in a variety of ways. You can donate funds online or by sending a check. We have many volunteer and internship opportunities available.