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Grant Provides $30,000 for Triple Play Healthy Lifestyles Program in Connecticut

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Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) announced six new grants to local clubs in Connecticut to improve the health and wellbeing of kids in the state, thanks to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation's $30,000 funding. The grants will support Triple Play programming, focusing on healthy eating habits, physical activity, and social relationships. Each of the six clubs will receive a $5,000 Focus Grant to provide programming focused on teaching the importance of healthy eating habits and being physically active.

Key Takeaways:

  • BGCA received $30,000 in funding from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation for the Triple Play program in Connecticut.
  • Six local Boys & Girls Clubs in Connecticut will receive a $5,000 Focus Grant each to support Triple Play programming.
  • The grants will focus on teaching healthy eating habits, physical activity, and social relationships to kids in the state.
  • The Triple Play program has made over 10 million connections with kids and teens since its inception in 2005.
  • BGCA has partnered with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation for the fifth consecutive year to promote healthy lifestyles in Connecticut.
  • The Triple Play program includes five components, each serving between 20,000 and 500,000 youth annually.
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation is committed to improving health and strengthening Connecticut communities through its Healthy Generations grant program.

Statistics:

  • Since 2005, Triple Play has made over 10 million connections with kids and teens.
  • The program has shown a significant increase in daily exercise among participating kids, from 78% to 90% of the federally recommended amount.
  • The program includes five components, each serving between 20,000 and 500,000 youth annually.
  • BGCA serves nearly 4 million young people annually through Club membership and community outreach.
  • Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. provides a 50% match of associates' campaign pledges through its Associate Giving program.

Sources:

  • Boys & Girls Clubs of America
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation
  • PR Newswire
  • Harris Survey
  • BGCA (GreatFutures.org)
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation (no date mentioned)

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