Launched in 2019, the program emphasizes health equity and works in partnership with schools and community partners to provide physical and mental well-being resources designed to help families across the country live healthier lives.
'Creating healthier communities and supporting family wellness are cornerstones of Kohl's philanthropic work, and we are proud to continue our work alongside Alliance for a Healthier Generation to make this a reality,' said
The partnership is centered around Kohl's Healthy at Home, which provides a collection of tools in English and Spanish tailored to families on topics such as eating healthy, staying active, mental well-being, social-emotional health, identifying stressful feelings, and more. New this year, Healthier Generation will launch the Healthy at Home Playbook for Schools, which provides schools with the necessary resources to be named one of America's Healthiest Schools. The designation is awarded to schools that prioritize improving the well-being of students and their communities across a variety of categories. Currently, nearly 3,000 schools have been honored with the America's Healthiest Schools recognition. Schools across the country can still apply for this year's America's Healthiest Schools awards. Applications are available at healthiergeneration.org until
'We are honored to continue our collaboration with Kohl's and further our mission of supporting families in staying active, healthy, and resilient in mind and body,' said
Since the partnership began, Kohl's has provided more than
Provide resources to help students improve their mental health by recognizing and managing stress, social pressures and emotions
Premiere the 'Healthy at Home' cooking series produced by Healthier Generation in partnership with
Create Kohl's Healthy at Home text message service to send free health tips and tools weekly to caregivers of school-age children
Engage over 30,000 schools, districts, and community organizations with health and wellness resources for educators and families through the Kohl's Healthy at Home initiative
Kohl's national nonprofit partners -
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Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) is a leading omnichannel retailer. With more than 1,100 stores in 49 states and the online convenience of Kohls.com and the Kohl's App, Kohl's offers amazing national and private brands at incredible savings for families nationwide. Kohl's is committed to progress in its diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, and the company's environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) stewardship.
About
Healthier Generation is a leading children's health organization that advances equitable whole child health. Driven by our passion to ensure that every mind, every body, and every young person is healthy and ready to succeed, our work has reached over 31 million young people and 54,000 schools across the country.
Contact:
Email: jacquelyn.judkins@kohls.com
Email: krista.washington@healthiergeneration.org
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