Fit Haven Inc Information

Our Vision “A healthier world, one woman at a time” Our Mission Fit Haven is dedicated to promoting well being and empower its participants with the knowledge and opportunity to lead an active healthy lifestyle for a better quality of life. We are committed to reducing health disparity of obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure among women and girls through physical fitness, nutrition education and stress management. Our Values • To educate women and their families on the benefits of health, fitness and healthy lifestyle choices. • To inspire underprivileged women and their families to be fit, active and become positive, healthy role models in their home, school and community. • To promote fitness activities, community unity and parental involvement. • To empower women to take charge of their health by preventing and managing chronic diseases related to nutrition and active lifestyles. Fit Haven is a 501 3c non-profit organization devoted to serving health and fitness needs of women and girls in the Greater New Haven area. We believe that all women, regardless of economic status, deserve access to high-quality fitness services and healthy lifestyle opportunities. Fit Haven aims to operate thriving community fitness centers that provide the highest quality fitness services, nutrition education, and healthy lifestyle options while working directly with community-based resources in order to expand the scope of care to clients, resulting in fitter, healthier, happier, and better-educated communities. Fit Haven will to be located in disadvantage area of New Haven CT, which was identified by the CARE survey. Location is based on the highest rate of obesity, the percentage of residents that do not exercise and also noted feeling unsafe walking in their neighborhood. The availability of health and fitness services and available space is also taken into account in identifying locations