For many busy nonprofits, getting involved in public policy through advocacy may seem overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. The 2011 Northern Virginia Hunger Summit is an opportunity for you to see how simple, yet powerful public policy can be. The one-day summit will be held Friday, September 30, 2011 at the First Baptist… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Councilmember Mary Cheh
D.C. Farm to School Week 2010
“It’s time for this movement to explode! I’m very excited about what’s happening here.”- Kathleen Merrigan, USDA, on the Washington, DC Farm to School Movement The week of October 12-15 2010 marked the second annual D.C. Farm to School Week – a celebration of farm-fresh fruits and veggies in D.C. schools! In total, 28 schools… Read more »
The Real Facts on the Soda Tax
Be Informed: Get the Facts on the Soda Tax What’s the Issue? 43% of students enrolled in city public schools are overweight or obese — one of the highest rates in the nation The District Government spends more than $400 million annually to treat obesity Childhood obesity causes diabetes, hypertension, liver disease, sleep apnea, heart disease… Read more »
Healthy Schools Act: Doing better for District students
As the Coordinator of the D.C. Farm to School Network, I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Councilmember Mary Cheh’s office on a landmark piece of legislation – the Healthy Schools Act. The Act passed through the final Council vote on Tuesday May 4th. It now goes on to the Mayor’s desk for his… Read more »