ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - Activate Allen County is once again offering grant dollars to get people moving.
Applications for the 4th annual "Activated Faith Community Challenge" are being accepted. Churches and any faith-based organizations are encouraged to apply with a project that will better the health of their members. Ten groups can get up to $1,000 to help put their idea into motion.
"We've seen a lot of great changes happen in terms of meditation gardens, walking clubs, healthy meals, nutrition-related activities, so there's a lot of great things churches can do to impact those they serve. Nutritionally, physical activity-wise, mental behavioral health, spiritual health, so we are really thankful to our partners Mercy Health and also the Mental Health Board for allowing us to continue this great activity," said Kayla Monfort, Activate Allen County.
If you are interested, you can go to activateallencounty.com and look for the Activated Faith Community Challenge. Applications will be taken through Saturday October 15, 2022.
