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S.W.O.T. ANALYSISS.W.O.T. ANALYSISS.W.O.T. ANALYSISS.W.O.T. ANALYSISSTRENGTHS:STRENGTHS:•Evolving, integrated curriculum that caters to multiple age groups and physical abilities•Curriculum designed by expert consultants •Dedicated, trained volunteers and management team•Free and accessible program to low income communities•Nonprofit tax exemption

WEAKNESSES:WEAKNESSES:•Dependent on grants, donations, sponsors, and fundraisers•Dependent on volunteerism for staffing•Difficult to gain initial participation by children and parents in the new school systems

OPPORTUNITIES:OPPORTUNITIES:•Grants available for health related programs•Schools that lack afterschool programs•Communities that desire healthy outcomes in youth•Communities that have limited access to recreational resources•Potential to establish a continuing educational rotation for healthcare professionals•Future collaboration with healthcare institutions and higher education centers

THREATS:THREATS:•Other afterschool programs•Possible change in legislature instilling mandatory school health programs•Cultural differences

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Educate America’s children to cultivate lifelong habits and strategies of health and wellness that will aid in the ongoing battle against obesity and related co-morbidities. Healthy Start, Healthy Finish (HSHF) is a nonprofit

organization that strives to engage our volunteers in a worthwhile afterschool program and optimize our sponsors’ contributions.

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TEAM MEMBERS:Paige Corliss Conrad Pszczola Catherine BehretChi Hee HamChristine MachtemesDat NguyenEkta PatelChi Lan Trinh

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HSHF strives to tackle America’s obesity crisis with an interactive educational program that is designed to improve

the lives and well-being of future generations.

Our program aims to:

Provide essential tools for children to develop by maintaining healthy lifestyles through nutrition and physical educationOffer a free service in a fun, safe, and interactive environmentEmpower participants to make healthy, positive choices

Service is provided for 2-hours after school for grades 4-6Monday – Friday throughout the calendar school year

Unique curriculum designed by nutritionists, exercise physiologists

Sample 4th Grade Schedule:

Obesity is a national epidemic that is linked to many serious chronic diseases and contributes to rising healthcare costs. HSHF believes that extending healthy resources and education can positively impact communities throughout the United States. The communities affected lack resources to facilities, healthy foods, proper education, and are financially burdened. For this reason, we are taking action to address the needs of underserved communities.

HSHF is currently providing services to elementary schools in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

Fayette County Facts: •Ranks the worst for having access to recreational facilities and to healthy foods•Ranked second worst in the state for healthy behaviors including diet, exercise, and obesity•24% of students in grades K-6th report much higher obesity rates than any other region•Second highest obesity rate for men in the state•Seventh highest obesity rate for women in the state

EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING THE CHILDREN OF TODAY TO BUILD A HEALTHIER TOMORROW

Our Grants and Fundraising Director secures funding throughout the year with grants, sponsors, and donations in order to make the HSHF

afterschool program available with no costs to our participants

Currently the Pennsylvania government is awarding $103 Billion dollars to nonprofit organizations and HSHF is aiming to obtain

funds in the following year