Vision

Our vision is a healthy Cedar Valley for all to live, grow, and thrive.

Mission

Our mission is to form partnerships that build community coalitions and capacity that will enhance the health of the Cedar Valley through education, outreach, and advocacy.

Healthy Cedar Valley Coalition Values



We will encourage individuals and groups to see the abundance of resources already available and help them identify ways to build upon those capacities.

Our History

In January 2010, a dozen or so people, many of whom were strangers to each other, gathered together to explore how the Cedar Valley could become a healthy place that served all populations. It was a time for daydreaming-or, more accurately, someday-dreaming. The group noted many positive steps already happening in the Cedar Valley but wanted to know, 'What would the Cedar Valley look like in 25-30 years if we work toward our vision of creating a healthy Cedar Valley for all to live, grow, and thrive?' Three themes emerged from the brainstorming session:

  1. Maximize Fresh Produce Availability by: Expanding urban agriculture; educating in schools on gardening and food preservation; and promoting health, economic, and social benefits of home, community, and neighborhood gardens.
  2. Maximize Health and Well Being by: Affecting change in health and wellness lifestyle practices throughout various parts of the community through education and engagement, especially with children as advocates to the family.
  3. Enhance and Sustain Human Health by: Protecting Iowa's air, water, and land.

The group became Healthy Cedar Valley Coalition, with the vision of a healthy Cedar Valley for all to live, grow, and thrive. Our action-oriented mission is to form partnerships that build community coalitions and capacity that will enhance the health of the Cedar Valley through education, outreach, and advocacy.
 
Healthy Cedar Valley Coalition Board