Chelsea Friends and Family Wellness Coalition (CFFWC) is requesting proposals that enhance the health and wellness of Chelsea area residents. For the 2018-2019 cycle, the Coalition seeks to fund projects and programs that will help address the 

issues of Chelsea school students' opportunities to walk and 

bike to school as well as ways to encourage families to eat 

"5-A-Day," the recommended number of servings of fruits and vegetables.

'We are hoping to see some creative proposals to help address these issues,' says Coalition Chair Gary Maynard, a retired 

physician who understands the value of leading an active and healthy lifestyle.'

CFFWC members hope that inspired community members or organizations will develop some equally creative projects that will help students "Move More" and all Chelsea residents "Eat Better," two of the four pillars of wellness that the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation has developed to help people live healthier lives.

While the Coalition will give preference to initiatives that focus on increasing the number of students walking or biking to school and number of families that are eating at least five servings of fruits or vegetables a day, other creative ideas will be considered. Proposal information can be found at  5healthytowns.org. 

The deadline for proposals is December 1, 2017.

'We've completed so many great programs and made measurable improvements in Chelsea's health data. We look forward to seeing what ideas community members come up with," said Maynard. 

"Being healthy is fun!'"