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Making the Case > Bottom-Line Benefits > Why Should We Invest in Creating Healthy Communities?
Every decision, from the snow-clearing policy to the staffing of health professionals in a community, affects community members’ health. Our physical and social environments, employment and working conditions, and even culture influence individual health. So, what are the benefits of investing in communities that enable people of all ages to be active?
It’s always helpful to learn from other communities’ experiences. Check out this website’s Success Stories to read about rural communities that are making their communities more active and healthier places to live. How Much is This Going to Cost?Budgets are tight. We’re all expected to do more with less. Is it possible to invest in creating a more active community? Actions or ideas can include both low- and high-cost budget items. Long-term, multi-party involvement is usually the best approach to share the cost, workload and benefits of any initiative. Check out this website’s Ideas section or the Find Out More section below to help you get started. You can access many external sources of financial support. We have listed a few organizations below that offer funding. Of course, each funding source comes with some limitations and requirements, but you may find one that works for your community. Find out MoreGeneral Information
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