ABOUT STAY ACTIVE HOWARD COUNTY

HISTORY

The American Cancer Society developed a program called Active for Life which utilizes a worksite wellness strategy to encourage employees to be more physically active by setting individual goals and forming teams for motivation and support.  In 2003 the Columbia Association, working with the American Cancer Society and a growing number of community and government partners, expanded the idea to include a 10 week calendar of physical and other health related activities. 

In more recent years there has been a growing emphasis to expand the effort to include schools and community organizations.  Stay Active Howard County was created to further expand these efforts by building on the current program and encouraging lifestyle changes all year round.  The new calendar will be expanded to include a wider array of programs and activities throughout Howard County.

We Promote Health, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, coordinates this program, with a grant from the Horizon Foundation and in partnership with the Columbia Association, HC Health Department, HC Recreation and Parks, HC Library, the American Cancer Society and Howard County General Hospital.

MISSION

Stay Active Howard County, in support of the Healthy Howard initiative, strives to encourage schools, businesses and all Howard County residents to live healthy lifestyles through increased physical activity and healthy living.  

VISION

To make a visible, measurable difference in lifestyle standards in schools, workplaces and in the community throughout Howard County.