2024 at a Glance

How do you measure community wellness?

At 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, our impact is measured in many ways:

• Sustaining our local farmers markets to make fresh produce more available;

• Supporting our local senior centers to reduce social isolation;

• Investing in infrastructure to create opportunities for physical activity;

• Helping employers consider strategies for workplace well-being;

• Making resources available for individuals with disabilities, including adaptive movement, adaptive biking, and support for St. Louis Center and Encore Theatre’s special events;

• Working collaboratively with partners to improve mental health and well-being.

Our 5 wellness coalitions met regularly in 2024 and awarded $135,000 to local non-profits for wellness initiatives. The funds supported program development, operating expenses, and marketing.

$135,000 GRANTS AWARDED

5HF is energized by over 100 volunteers who donate over 750 hours monthly to assess community wellness needs and consider solutions. Each wellness coalition meets bi-monthly and partners with community non-profit organizations to offer wellness programs and services to every resident, regardless of their life circumstances.

118+ RESOURCES POSTED AND 550+ UNIQUE USERS

In 2024, OneBigConnection.org continued to expand in content and user traffic.

5924 WELLNESS CENTER MEMBERS = 378,145 VISITS

The 5HF Wellness Centers in Chelsea, Dexter and Stockbridge continue to offer many community activities for members young and old.

45 PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED

Our One Big Thing partners co-hosted 3 community leadership meetings, and over 45 individuals from 20+ organizations gathered to share resources and ideas to improve the behavioral health ecosystem in our region. Special thank you to Chelsea Hospital, Michigan Medicine/ Family Medicine, Washtenaw County Community Mental Health, and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System for their continued support.

24 WORKING WELL PARTNERS

Working Well, an employer collaborative to support a culture of wellness at the workplace, recruited 24 companies and nine ambassadors to guide our efforts. Each company has unique wellness needs and interests. Learn more about free resources, videos, and more.

If you would like a copy of the 2024 5HF Year-End Wellness Coalition Report, contact Lori@5healthytowns.org.