Table 1.
Potentially sustainable community changes resulting from SESPAN
| Community change | SESPAN role in change |
|---|---|
| Senior walking groups | •Networked with Seattle Parks and Recreation and community-based organizations to form groups |
| • 12 groups formed, seven ongoing | •Provided walk leader stipends |
| • 100 total participants | •Led groups |
| EnhanceFitness classes | •Networked with community-based organizations to find class sites |
| • Six classes started, all ongoing | |
| • 60 total participants | •Provided start-up funding for class instructors and hand weights |
| Other exercise programs (tai chi, yoga) | •Networked with community-based organizations to find class sites |
| • Three classes started, all ongoing | |
| • 40 Total participants | •Provided start-up funding for instructors |
| Annual events | •Worked with other organizations to organize, fund, and sustain the events |
| • Walk 'n Roll: 125 participants | |
| • Half marathon: 75 participants | |
| • Walk around the world: 300 participants | |
| Healthy and Active Rainier Valley Coalition (HARVC) | •Co-founder of coalition; provided resources for HARVC programs |
| • 20 total organizations regularly attend meetings | |
| • Variety of activities supporting healthy eating and active living: events, programs, community kitchens | |
| Built environment changes | •Helped organize campaigns for crosswalks |
| • New crosswalks near senior center and church |