Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services
Mission: The Wellness Incentive to Health (WITH) Foundation, Inc. , is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization who's mission is to provide research based, education rehabilitation programs for youth, tactical force officers, and veterans struggling with their health and obesity in Northern Idaho. Met through the Youth and Veterans Programs, this mission guides WITH in teaching participants life skills to develop and sustain physically and emotionally healthy lifestyles.
Results: Recent accomplishments of the program include the amount of success that we are observing through the veterans who have been through our program. For example, in 2015 WITH Foundation launched a six-month pilot program which enrolled seven veterans. At the start of the program, four of the seven veterans were homeless and living on the streets, and all seven were unemployed. After six months in the program, all of the participants were in a stable living environment and reported more self-confidence as well as more physical and mental stability than they experienced prior to entering the program. Additionally, six of the seven veterans are now employed (the seventh one is retired and not looking for employment).
Target demographics: Veterans and Youth in Northern Idaho, and hopefully beyond!
Direct beneficiaries per year: 50 students and 65 veterans
Programs: Our three phase Veteran and Youth Health Programs which focus on the wellness of the whole individual and include:Phase I – Initial evaluation of beginning physical and nutritional status, development of workout plan, weekly assessments of progress, personalized training three days per week, meal replacement nutrition shakes after workouts, and healthy prepared meals to take home for five days/week. Phase II – As above, with the development of closer relationships with team members, personalized training three days per week, meal replacement nutrition shakes after workouts, nutrition lessons on grocery shopping and meal preparation, and healthy prepared meals to take home for five days/week. Phase III – This phase provides a program as above, plus more involved nutrition counseling and preparation for the end of the program, along with a final assessment and exit interview.
Mission: The Wellness Incentive to Health (WITH) Foundation, Inc. , is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization who's mission is to provide research based, education rehabilitation programs for youth, tactical force officers, and veterans struggling with their health and obesity in Northern Idaho. Met through the Youth and Veterans Programs, this mission guides WITH in teaching participants life skills to develop and sustain physically and emotionally healthy lifestyles.
Results: Recent accomplishments of the program include the amount of success that we are observing through the veterans who have been through our program. For example, in 2015 WITH Foundation launched a six-month pilot program which enrolled seven veterans. At the start of the program, four of the seven veterans were homeless and living on the streets, and all seven were unemployed. After six months in the program, all of the participants were in a stable living environment and reported more self-confidence as well as more physical and mental stability than they experienced prior to entering the program. Additionally, six of the seven veterans are now employed (the seventh one is retired and not looking for employment).
Target demographics: Veterans and Youth in Northern Idaho, and hopefully beyond!
Direct beneficiaries per year: 50 students and 65 veterans
Programs: Our three phase Veteran and Youth Health Programs which focus on the wellness of the whole individual and include:Phase I – Initial evaluation of beginning physical and nutritional status, development of workout plan, weekly assessments of progress, personalized training three days per week, meal replacement nutrition shakes after workouts, and healthy prepared meals to take home for five days/week. Phase II – As above, with the development of closer relationships with team members, personalized training three days per week, meal replacement nutrition shakes after workouts, nutrition lessons on grocery shopping and meal preparation, and healthy prepared meals to take home for five days/week. Phase III – This phase provides a program as above, plus more involved nutrition counseling and preparation for the end of the program, along with a final assessment and exit interview.
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