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Reporting period ending: 2019-12-31

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Ongoing programs:
1 VIVO'S EVERBODY PLAYS HELPS 1800+ FAMILIES IN CALGARY ACCESS SOCIAL CONNECTIONS, RECREATION, AND PLAY. 2 THE 4 IN 1 PHYSICAL LITERACY PROGRAM ADDED LEADERSHIP, SOCIAL CONNECTION AND MENTAL HEALTH TO ITS GRADE 4 CURRICULUM AND WELL AS NEW OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS WITH WINSPORT, SUCH AS MOUNTAIN BIKING, SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING. 3 THE NEW YOU AND ELEVATE YOU PROGRAMS OFFERED AT VIVO BOTH PROVIDE ADULTS WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO BUILD CONFIDENCE AND COMPETENCE TO LIVE HEALTHIER LIVES. 4 VIVO'S STUDENT AWARD IS GIVEN TO A GRADE 12 STUDENT WHO EMBODIES LIVING A HEALTHY LIFE AND IS AN ADVOCATE AND SUPPORT FOR HELPING OTHERS DO THE SAME. 5 CREATING COVENTRY WORKED WITH THE COMMUNITY TO RE-IMAGINE AND IMPLEMENT THREE NEW OUTDOOR PARKS INCLUDING A POLLINATION CORRIDOR, SPORT COURT AND RINK AS WELL AS PUMP TRACK ACCESS CORRIDOR BETWEEN COMMUNITIES WITH A LOCAL DEVELOPER. 6 THE VIVO INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM EDUCATES AND EMPOWERS STAFF TO DELIVER PROGRAMS THAT PRODUCE A 10% INCREASE IN MODERATE TO VIGOROUS ACTIVITY AND ENGAGEMENT FOR PARTICIPANTS. 7 THE VIVO PLAY PROJECT, FUNDED BY THE PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY & SUNCOR ENERGY FOUNDATION IS WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY AND PARTNERS TO CO-CREATE PLAY-BASED SOLUTIONS TO THE EVERYDAY CHALLENGES PEOPLE ARE FACING IN THEIR NEIGHBOURHOODS AND MEASURING IF IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE TO THEIR HEALTH INCLUDING: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SOCIAL CONNECTION LEVELS, RISK OF CHRONIC DISEASE AND MORE PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL OUTDOOR PARKS. 8. VIVO IS TESTING NEW DROP-IN PROGRAMS AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT OPPORTUNITIES AROUND FAMILY BONDING TIME, REACHING NEW GOALS, BUILDING AND PRACTICING SKILLS AND UNIQUE FACILITATED PLAY-BASED EXPERIENCES. IT IS INTENDED THAT THESE PROGRAMS WILL LEAD TO EMPOWERING MORE PARTICIPATION, MOVEMENT, AND SOCIAL CONNECTION. 9. VIVO UNDERTOOK THE CREATION OF A YOUTH STRATEGY ALONGSIDE YOUNG LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY. WORKING WITH OUR YOUTH LEADERSHIP CLUB, VIVO WAS ABLE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT YOUNG PEOPLE IN THIS COMMUNITY NEED FROM FUTURE PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND SPACES AT VIVO.

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