We are committed to being a valuable resource that addresses our most pressing health issues and helps build a healthier Michigan. We support and build collaborative partnerships that improve health through increased access to physical activity opportunities, healthy food, and related education and events - effecting change throughout Michigan communities.
We work to deliver practical, evidence-based solutions and achievable, innovative strategies for healthy living in healthy communities. We optimize outcomes and impact as a statewide clearinghouse for data, for communication across multiple platforms, and for best practices that help people eat healthy and move more. We provide services, resources, and partnerships across the state of Michigan to support our mission.
Our signature events and conferences promote health and physical activity. Our expert staff offer services in program design and evaluation, data management, grant writing, program and grant management, training, resource development and more.
We work to deliver practical, evidence-based solutions and achievable, innovative strategies for healthy living in healthy communities. We optimize outcomes and impact as a statewide clearinghouse for data, for communication across multiple platforms, and for best practices that help people eat healthy and move more. We provide services, resources, and partnerships across the state of Michigan to support our mission.
Our signature events and conferences promote health and physical activity. Our expert staff offer services in program design and evaluation, data management, grant writing, program and grant management, training, resource development and more.
Services
In 1994, the Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF) was created as a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization to collaborate with the Michigan Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports.
MFF plays a vital role in promoting the health of Michigan's citizens by working in conjunction with the executive office and state agencies plus other nonprofits and corporate partners.
As a trusted convener and recognized organization with a presence in all 83 Michigan counties, we are well positioned to bring together thought leaders and mission-aligned organizations.
MFF plays a vital role in promoting the health of Michigan's citizens by working in conjunction with the executive office and state agencies plus other nonprofits and corporate partners.
As a trusted convener and recognized organization with a presence in all 83 Michigan counties, we are well positioned to bring together thought leaders and mission-aligned organizations.
Our staff of experts can add capacity to your organization.
Possibilities range from one-time supports (such as presentations and training for your staff) to long-term support for ongoing projects.
To learn how we can help you and your organization, contact us at resources@michiganfitness.org (email link).
We provide evaluation design and support.
Evaluation techniques can include qualitative or quantitative methods or both.
Tool development, data collection, and data analysis are also available.
Possibilities range from one-time supports (such as presentations and training for your staff) to long-term support for ongoing projects.
To learn how we can help you and your organization, contact us at resources@michiganfitness.org (email link).
We provide evaluation design and support.
Evaluation techniques can include qualitative or quantitative methods or both.
Tool development, data collection, and data analysis are also available.
The Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF) advocates for the health of Michigan's residents.
Our programs and services are focused on food, nutrition, and physical activity as well as the places that allow Michiganders to eat well and be active.
Always using the lens of health equity, our programs and services support making healthier choices easier choices for residents of all ages.
With the word "fitness" in our name, our link to physical activity is intuitive.
We began as an organization dedicated to bringing sound physical education to the school children of Michigan.
Our programs and services are focused on food, nutrition, and physical activity as well as the places that allow Michiganders to eat well and be active.
Always using the lens of health equity, our programs and services support making healthier choices easier choices for residents of all ages.
With the word "fitness" in our name, our link to physical activity is intuitive.
We began as an organization dedicated to bringing sound physical education to the school children of Michigan.
The Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF) is committed to promoting best practices aligned with our mission.
We provide evidence-based community interventions, support local capacity to improve health, and share our expertise with partners.
Our staff of experts can add capacity to your organization.
Possibilities range from one-time supports (such as presentations and training for your staff) to long-term support for ongoing projects.
Evaluation and data management.
Perhaps you are looking for better ways to evaluate your program and realize that improved data collection is the first step.
We provide evidence-based community interventions, support local capacity to improve health, and share our expertise with partners.
Our staff of experts can add capacity to your organization.
Possibilities range from one-time supports (such as presentations and training for your staff) to long-term support for ongoing projects.
Evaluation and data management.
Perhaps you are looking for better ways to evaluate your program and realize that improved data collection is the first step.
Presented by the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports and Michigan Fitness Foundation, the Governor's Fitness Awards recognize communities, organizations, and individuals who inspire healthy choices.
The first Wednesday of every May, more than 300,000 children statewide exercise all at the same time.
In collaboration with Farm Bureau Insurance, we are proud to host Project ACES - All Children Exercise Simultaneously.
For one hour on ACES day, children from more than 1,000 schools across the state perform a variety of exercises, learning about the importance of physical activity and that moving can be fun!
The first Wednesday of every May, more than 300,000 children statewide exercise all at the same time.
In collaboration with Farm Bureau Insurance, we are proud to host Project ACES - All Children Exercise Simultaneously.
For one hour on ACES day, children from more than 1,000 schools across the state perform a variety of exercises, learning about the importance of physical activity and that moving can be fun!
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