In some of our communities, many of us are surrounded by the essential ingredients that make up healthy living. Ingredients such as quality health care, safe places to play and exercise, great schools, and a community of caring people. Unfortunately, these options are either too far away or out of reach for many many groups of people. Just as everyone needs love and friendship and an opportunity to contribute, everyone needs healthy communities. Schools, parents, churches, and organizations should work together to build safe and healthy communities. We all need to know and believe that we belong to something bigger. Whether it is family, friends at work, church or the gym it is comforting and healthy to be surrounded by people whom we care about and who care about us.
