Improving Community Health
Coachella Valley Healthy Living (CVHL) is a direct service program of the RAP Foundation working to reduce health disparities and improve the wellness of children and families across the Coachella Valley. Through hands-on nutrition education, school and community garden installations, physical activity promotion, and youth leadership development, CVHL empowers residents to eat well, stay active, grow food, and advocate for healthier communities. Programming is delivered in partnership with local school districts, public health agencies, and community organizations throughout the Valley.
Driving Change in Community Health
We work with health organizations to change their policies, systems, and environments to promote healthier options for the individuals receiving services.
These include but are not limited to:
- Increasing access to nutritious foods
- Reducing access to and consumption of less healthy foods and beverage
- Employing behavioral economics to incentivize healthy behaviors
- Increasing physical activity
Though we have many programs at our disposal, we are always looking to develop new methods of improvement with our partners.
Additionally, CVHL collaborates with the Tobacco Control Program to integrate tobacco control efforts into its initiatives. We work to reduce tobacco use and exposure in the Coachella Valley by advocating for policies that limit tobacco access and implementing educational campaigns working with youth and the community as well as supporting cessation. Through these tobacco control initiatives, we aim to enhance overall community health and support individuals in making healthier, tobacco-free choices.
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