BE HEALTHY BERRIEN
Working to build healthier places to live, work, learn, and play in Southwest Michigan.
A Healthier Berrien Starts with All of Us
At Be Healthy Berrien, we partner with organizations, leaders, and residents to build a county where healthy living is supported by the places we live, work, and play. Together, we’re creating environments that make nutritious food and physical activity more accessible, because everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Mission: Be Healthy Berrien serves as a catalyst for change, fostering collective action that makes nutritious eating and physical activity more attainable.
Vision: A thriving community where nutritious food and active living are part of everyday life by design.
Priority Areas
- Improve access to affordable, healthy foods
- Improve opportunities for active living
What Happens When We All Contribute
When the community comes together—supporting local food systems, improving walkability, and focusing on what people truly need—we begin to see meaningful shifts in everyday life. These collective actions help create places where health is supported and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
- People have greater access to and regularly eat nutrient-rich, whole foods.
This means more families can choose fresh, affordable, and culturally relevant meals that support their health. - People engage in physical activities that support movement and wellness.
From walking and biking, movement is part of everyday life—supported by trails, parks, and Complete Streets that make active living easy and enjoyable.
These changes reflect not just individual choices, but the power of a community working together to make health a shared priority.
How Our Systems Are Changing
This work is about more than programs; it’s about creating lasting improvements in the systems that shape health.
It takes a united community effort to build environments where healthy eating and active living are supported every day. When communities come together, we strengthen the spaces, policies, and support that help everyone live well.
Together, we’re building systems and environmental support that make healthy eating and active living part of everyday life—making it easier for everyone to live well.
Ready to get involved? Contact Us and let us know what projects you’d like to work on with us!