WholeSpire Richland County is a community-driven initiative dedicated to creating a healthier, more active, and more connected Richland County. We partner with local residents, organizations, schools, faith communities, and businesses to make the healthy choice the easy choice—where people live, learn, work, and play.
Our Mission
To inspire and empower Richland County to live well by advancing policies, systems, and environments that support wellness, physical activity, healthy eating, and mental well-being for all.
Our Vision
A thriving Richland County where every person has equitable access to safe places to be active, nutritious food, supportive social connection, and opportunities to flourish across every stage of life.
What We Do
- Community partnerships: Convene and support coalitions that align health goals across neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and civic groups.
- Active living: Promote walkability and bikeability through safe routes, trails, parks activation, and community movement challenges.
- Healthy eating: Support community gardens, farmers markets, healthy corner store initiatives, and nutrition education.
- Youth and schools: Collaborate with educators to encourage healthy habits, life skills, and positive environments for children and teens.
- Mental health and connection: Foster programs that reduce isolation, strengthen resilience, and build supportive networks.
- Policy and advocacy: Work with local leaders to champion policies that improve long-term health outcomes and reduce barriers to wellness.
- Education and resources: Offer workshops, toolkits, and local referrals that help individuals and organizations take the next step toward well-being.
Our Approach
- Community-led: We listen first. Residents guide priorities so solutions reflect local strengths, culture, and needs.
- Equity-focused: We strive to close gaps in access to health—no matter a person’s ZIP code, income, age, or background.
- Collaborative: Lasting change happens together. We connect partners, align resources, and celebrate shared wins.
- Evidence-informed: We use data and proven practices to design initiatives that deliver measurable impact.
Impact Highlights
- Expanding access to safe, affordable opportunities for physical activity.
- Increasing availability of fresh, nutritious foods in underserved areas.
- Strengthening school, workplace, and neighborhood wellness policies.
- Building resilient community networks that support mental health and belonging.
Get Involved
Everyone has a role in building a healthier Richland County. Join a coalition meeting, volunteer at an event, start a wellness initiative at your organization, or share your ideas with us. Together, we can create environments that make health possible for all.
- Partner with us: Local organizations and leaders
- Volunteer: Community members and students
- Advocate: Help advance policies that support healthy communities
- Share your story: Tell us what wellness means to you
Our Values
- Respect: We honor lived experience and local knowledge.
- Inclusion: We welcome every voice at the table.
- Stewardship: We use resources wisely and transparently.
- Collaboration: We build bridges to accelerate progress.
- Hope: We believe small steps lead to big change.
Contact
Have questions, ideas, or a project in mind? Reach out—let’s build a healthier Richland County together.
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