Form local coalitions of concerned citizens and advocates to take action for healthy communities.

Sample Activities:

• Identify partners and champions in the community.
• Develop a plan of action to address healthy eating and active living in the community.

Tools:

We Can! Energize our Community: Toolkit for Action

Healthy Communities Toolkit

Healthy Women Build Healthy Communities Toolkit

Community Toolbox

Principles of Community Engagement

Children and Weight: What Communities Can Do About It

Community Nutrition Networking Guide: Building Community Networks for Healthy Weight in the Carolinas

Residents’ Guide to Creating Safe and Walkable Communities