Penn State PRO Wellness is a non-profit organization that is committed to educating and inspiring youth and their families to eat well, engage in regular physical activity, and become champions for bringing healthy choices to life.
Our approach of Prevention, Research and Outreach provides schools, communities and like-minded organizations with program development and implementation, assessment and evaluation, capacity building, technical assistance, collaborative partnerships and access to proven wellness interventions.
Since 2003, the Center has led statewide efforts to promote healthy eating and active living for youth and families. The Center’s work has contributed to significant institutional changes statewide and has focused on several key areas:
- Providing informative and educational programs and materials to schools, youth and their families
- Collaborating with schools, communities, and like-minded organizations on projects related to promoting nutrition and physical activity behaviors
- Implementing research-based interventions in the school and community settings and disseminating innovative solutions and methods
- Obtaining funding and in-kind support for its work from foundations, industry and state/federal government sources
- Growing Healthy Champions throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Of course, we cannot do this important work alone. Please do not hesitate to ask how you can participate in the Center’s efforts, either with your time, talents or philanthropy. Together, we can make a difference in helping improve the lives of those around us – one child, one family and one community at a time. Thank you for supporting our efforts!
