This summer, Healthy Waltham is coordinating a photovoice project on the theme of "safety." Photovoice is a powerful way to communicate using the universal language of images. Approximately 12 teens will meet weekly with a trained facilitator, take photos, and upload them to a website. Participants will receive a stipend of $9 per hour up to $500 each. The project will conclude this fall with an exhibit at the Waltham Youth Summit coordinated by the Waltham Partnership for Youth. 

 

There are still a few spots left, so please help us spread the word! Participants can attend the first training on June 25-26 or the second training on July 9-10. Applicants should contact us right away if they are interested. You can learn more about this project and download an application on our website here or send an email to photovoice@healthy-waltham.org. You can also see other local photovoice projects here.

The McDevitt Middle School cafeteria recently served lettuce grown in the school garden to students at lunch. The school garden has had a number of different caretakers over the years. Most recently, teacher Kristyn Bonnyman and her students enjoyed planting vegetables, which thrived under their care. Led by Healthy Waltham's garden facilitator, Louise Forrest, Ms. Bonnyman's class successfully harvested lettuce and kale, among other vegetables. Melissa Jones, the cafeteria manager, has been an enthusiastic supporter of the garden as well. Vegetables are growing there now for the summer school classes. We look forward to more collaborations in the future!

Cafeteria Manager Melissa Jones holds up kale she picked in the McDevitt Middle School garden.

The Summer Foods Program of the Waltham Boys & Girls Club provides lunches for kids 18 and under at numerous locations throughout Waltham. The lunches are free and no sign-up is required, just visit one of the locations (see the list here). Healthy Waltham is pleased to collaborate with the Boys & Girls Club and the Waltham Fields Community Farm this summer to get locally grown vegetables into some of these nutritious and tasty lunches. You can read more about the Summer Foods Program in the Waltham News Tribune too.