Healthier Lifestyles Promoted in North Ridgeville by Heart & Sole

Heart & Sole, an offshoot of the United Way of Greater Lorain County, with a budget of about $30,000, promotes a healthy lifestyle in North Ridgeville through exercise and good nutrition. The group consisting of members of the community, schools, and city meets every 3 weeks (currently via zoom) to discuss ways to promote healthy living in our awesome community.

Helping to fund a walking and exercise trail at Shady Ridge Reservation is one of Heart & Sole’s latest and most visible efforts. During the winter months, they have arranged indoor walking at the schools and now are coordinating a bike share program with the library. They also work with Community Care to provide additional resources including Salad Wednesdays.

For 6 weeks beginning August 6 and ending September 5, they have sponsored Fresh Produce Pick-Ups at North Ridgeville Public Library and Sandy Ridge Metroparks. After reserving a spot at one of those locations, for $10 residents of North Ridgeville could pick up a bag of fresh fruits and vegetables provided by Gerhart’s, Red Barn, or Willie’s.

To keep in touch with North Ridgeville Heart & Sole and sign up for any programs, you will want to like their Facebook page.