2024 Accomplishments

Increasing Food Security & Physical Activity HAB45’s 4P’s Initiative (Pledge the Practice, Pass the Policy)supported family childcare providers and non-profits across Contra Costa County as they made changes to improve nutritious food and physical activity opportunities. This year, 7 new wellness policies with mini-grant funds will benefit over 200 children under the age of 5. […]

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We Count and We Vote!

We are proud to have partnered with the East, Central, and West County Regional Groups and First 5 Contra Costa for a year-long project to engage low-income parents for census and election participation throughout 2020. We hope you’ll check out the final report, which includes a breakdown of residents’ top priorities in each area of […]

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Welcome Chelsea Rae!

Healthy & Active Before 5 has a new Program Associate! We are excited to welcome Chelsea Rae Sudweeks to our team. Most recently, Chelsea Rae worked at Planned Parenthood as a volunteer coordinator and health educator. She also led a program that connected teenage mothers with education and resources in the community. As Program Associate, Chelsea […]

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