History
Since 1997, Healthy Adventures Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation (formally established as a non-profit in 2007), has been working to promote the overall health and well-being of communities. Healthy Adventures Foundation was formerly a part of Wendy's Health & Fitness Services.
Community Associations and Partnerships
Healthy Adventures Foundation takes an integral and active role in many community based initiatives and collaboratives. Here are just a few of partners:
California Schools VEBA
Community Research Foundation
County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation
County of San Diego Health and Human Services - Aging and Independent Services
County of San Diego Health and Human Services - Polinsky Children's Center
County of San Diego Libraries
MiraCosta College
Promises 2 Kids
San Diego Public Library
Awards and Recognition
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American Cancer Society Board of Directors – East Region Volunteer of the year (1997)
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Most support to the M-SPAN project as a small business (1999)
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Coalition on Children and Weight – San Diego (2003)
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Community Team Member of Year by County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation (2004)
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“Great American Backyard Campout” Outstanding Community Service (2007/2008)
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Nominated for San Diego Magazine’s Woman of the Year and chosen as a finalist (2009)
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Health and Human Services - County of San Diego - East Region Public Health Champion for 2012
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Community Team Member of Year by County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation (2012)
Grant Funding
Healthy Adventures Foundation has managed almost $300,000 in small grant projects throughout the years with great success from organizations such as:
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California Adolescent Nutiriton and Fitness programs
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Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles
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United States Department of Agriculture - 4 Nutrition Network Mini-Grants
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San Diego Ag in the Classroom Gardening Grant
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Disney Minnie Grant
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Youth Service America/United Health Care
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Do Something
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Mt. Empire Collaborative Grant
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Grossmont Healthcare District through the City of La Mesa
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California Endowment
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County Employee's Charitable Organization
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Whole Foods Gardening Grant
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Fallbrook Healthcare District (2012-2016)
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National Park and Recreation Association (in partnership with County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation)
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Jump Start Grants for East Region and North Central - County of San Diego HHSA Aging and Independent Services
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High Mowing Seed Grant
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Seeds of Change Grant