December 17, 2024
United Way of Southwest Michigan
Be Healthy Berrien, a collective impact initiative anchored by United Way of Southwest Michigan, has received a $150,000 award from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund (MHEF) to continue its efforts to reduce obesity in Berrien County.
United Way of Southwest Michigan
November 18, 2024
United Way of Southwest Michigan
The American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation has awarded Be Healthy Berrien a $45,000 grant to enhance access to nutritious, locally sourced foods in Benton Harbor through the Healthy Corner Store Initiative and the Benton Harbor Farmers Market.
United Way of Southwest Michigan
August 29, 2024
Herald Palladium
Healthier food options possible through Benton Harbor Community Corp. grant
Be Healthy Berrien aims to link food system networks and resources to foster collaboration and enhance accessibility, ultimately strengthening the community’s food system.
Herald Palladium
July 25, 2024
Herald Palladium
Be Healthy Berrien gets $55,000 award from Corewell Health
Be Healthy Berrien is thrilled to receive a $55,000 award from Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals! This generous support helps us continue our mission to reduce obesity in Berrien County through policy, system, and environmental changes. Together, we are working to improve access to affordable, nutritious food and promote active living opportunities, creating healthier and more vibrant communities. Thank you, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals!
Herald Palladium
April 19, 2024
Herald Palladium
United Way gets $750,000 for trail expansion project
Kudos to the numerous stakeholders and the Be Healthy Berrien steering committee for their unwavering commitment to the Niles-Buchanan trail expansion project and advancing our objective to expand recreational opportunities in Berrien County.
Herald Palladium
September 15, 2023
Herald Palladium
Be Healthy Berrien wins big at ‘Pop Up’ fundraising event (PDF)
Healthy corner stores have the power to positively impact the health of community members by providing access to healthy foods, such as fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables, whole grain items, and low-fat dairy products.
Herald Palladium
June 10, 2023
Herald Palladium
Community collaborations Be Healthy Berrien boosts access to trails, locally grown food (PDF)
Community-level changes can make it easier for everyone to be healthier. Our goal is to create a healthy Berrien County where all individuals have plenty of opportunities to be physically active and have access to healthy, affordable foods where all communities can prosper.
Herald Palladium
May 8, 2019
Herald Palladium
Extending trail north to Berrien Springs gathers support
Plans to extend the Indiana-Michigan River Valley Trail from Niles to Berrien Springs were met with mostly positive remarks at a Tuesday afternoon open house. More than 30 people attended the event.
Herald Palladium
May 6, 2019
Niles Daily Star
Community invited to give input on a proposed trail between Niles, Berrien Springs
The proposed trail between Niles and Berrien Springs would be an extension of the existing Indiana-Michigan River Valley Trail that currently routes from Plym Park in the city of Niles to Mishawaka. The proposed 9-mile extension would bring the total trail mileage to just over 40 miles.
Niles Daily Star
May 1, 2019
South Bend Tribune
Wilderness medicine, ‘smart’ bike rides and your voice in trail to Berrien Springs
Bring your bike to each of South Bend’s First Fridays now through September for easy, family-friendly group rides of 5-6 miles that will tour the downtown along its Smart Streets paths and bike lanes. Each ride will have a guide. You can stop along the way to join other First Friday activities or come back to them later.
South Bend Tribune
April 20, 2019
The Herald-Palladium
It’s a place where people are used to stopping in to get chips, pop and other snacks that are tasty but not particularly healthy. But now, thanks to assistance from Be Healthy Berrien and other organizations, the Covert Citgo station on M-140 has become part of the Healthy Corner Stores project and a shop where customers can pick up fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables at an affordable price.
The Herald-Palladium
April 11, 2019
The Herald-Palladium
Trail between Niles, Berrien Springs taking shape
As currently envisioned, the trail will run north from Plym Park on the north side of Niles, to Berrien Springs along the old interurban right-of-way. Most of that right-of-way is now owned by American Electric Power and is parallel to and west of M-139, headed toward Berrien Springs.
The Herald-Palladium
March 18, 2019
Moody on the Market
PHASE 1 OF BENTON HARBOR FARMERS MARKET PAVILION GETS UNDERWAY AT CITY CENTER
Contractors have begun not only moving the earth but putting into place the infrastructure and foundation work for the first phase of the expandable new pavilion to provide cover to both vendors and shoppers alike visiting the weekly Farmers Market every Wednesday through the growing season.
Moody on the Market