LIFT For Teens - Promoting Youth and Family Wellness in Low-Income Communities

Philosophy

LIFT was founded to specifically address the overweight and obesity issues confronting families in lower socioeconomic communities in our country, especially Latinos and African-Americans who suffer from the highest rates.

Our vision for America is that every overweight/unfit/obese child in our underserved communities will lead a life of health, wellness and vitality.

After evaluating what is currently available nationwide, the founders of LIFT discovered few, if any, existing comprehensive nutritional and fitness programs that focus on lifeskills training, include a viable family component, and utilize innovative technologies. It was also apparent no program exists of this scope that is bi-lingual and culturally sensitive, which motivated us to create "Levántate!" a component of LIFT tailored to Hispanic communities.
 

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LIFT is proud to announce we have been chosen as a recipient of Whole Foods Market Novato's "Nickels for Nonprofits" program. Please, bring your shopping bags and donate your "nickels" to LIFT/ Levantate! Now through September 26th, Whole Foods Market Novato 790 DeLong Avenue, Novato

August 9, 2010 Champions for Change Wellness Workshop, Marin Health & Wellness Campus - Connection Center, San Rafael  6:00pm-7:30pm

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Testimonials

"I am a single mother of an overweight teen. At 17 years of age, she weighs over 200 lbs. Frankly, my daughter's condition is alarming, her sense of denial is profound and I feel helpless in any of my efforts to facilitate change for her. I was excited to learn that there was such an organization as yours."
--Karen B., Petaluma, CA