* FFORC IN THE NEWS *
Our team issued three press releases to raise awareness about the harmful impacts of the proposed (and now passed) federal bill.
You can read these three articles on our website: www.foodfitnessopportunity.org/post/communi...
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Fairview Youth In Action (FYIA) 2025 Internship Is In Full Swing!
These first 3 weeks with eight (8) new interns have been full of learning, listening, and exploring!
Read more on our website here: www.foodfitnessopportunity.org/post/fairvie...
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SNAP-Ed Impacts: New Resources Available!
We've added a new "SNAP-Ed Impacts" section to our FFORC website under "Our Story," including:
✅ "What is SNAP-Ed and Why is it Vital to Our State"
✅ Infographics on SNAP-Ed’s impact in NC Congressional Districts
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FFORC in the News!
@orangehabitat.bsky.social highlighted our collaborative work around making streets safer and the recent installation of two safety measures in Fairview, NC.
Read the full article here!
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Fairview Park Advocacy! Communities on the Move presented to local policymakers, giving actionable steps to make Fairview Park a more inclusive, accessible, and engaging space for all residents. @chtransit.bsky.social
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New Bus Shelter at Dorothy N. Johnson Community Center!
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Nuevo refugio de autobús en el Centro Comunitario Dorothy N. Johnson!
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Happy Valentine's Day!
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Event Recap: Public Transit Initiative!
Participants learned about Travel Training, including:
- How to get on and off the bus
- Using apps to map their routes
- Information about Chapel Hill Transit
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Yesterday, February 4th, 2025, was Transit Equity Day!
Held on Rosa Parks’ birthday, this holiday honors her courageous efforts in advocating for accessible, affordable, and sustainable public transportation for all!
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UPCOMING EVENT!
To celebrate Transit Equity Day on Feb. 4th, 2025, FFORC & partners will host a bus tour of historic Civil Rights landmarks in Chapel Hill & Carrboro. Everyone is invited to this FREE event; no registration is required!
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Over the weekend, the Carrboro Film Festival presented the festival's Closing Film "OUR MOVEMENT STARTS HERE," including a Q&A with the director, John Rash, and our team member, Reverend William Kearney.
Upcoming screenings can be found here: southdocs.org/project/move...
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Promoting active modes of transportation! 🚴 🚲 🚴
In partnership with Habitat for Humanity, our FFORC research team hosted a Transit Equity meeting last Thursday where community partners and local youth leaders learned essential bike skills!
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In the News!
"Hillsborough Town Board Unanimously Supports Fairview Traffic-Calming Proposal"
Read or listen to the interview here: chapelboro.com/news/local-g...
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#Walkability #SafeStreets
#Accessibility #Connected #MobilityJustice
“Grassroots Youth Group Takes On Walkability”
~November 22, 2024
Read the blog post here: americawalks.org/grassroots-y...
Learn more about @americawalks on their website: americawalks.org/about-us/
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¡Hola! ¡Mucho gusto!
Si aún no nos hemos conocido, somos #FFORC ~ ¡la Colaborativa de Investigación en Alimentos, Fitness y Oportunidades!
👆 ¡Mira el enlace en la biografía para saber más!
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Hello! Nice to meet you!
If we haven’t met yet, we’re #FFORC ~ the Food, Fitness, Opportunity Research Collaborative!
👆See link in bio to learn more!
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