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HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE

WORKPLACE WELLNESS

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Monthly free programs

Check out all the monthly programs we have available!

Dates/times/locations are subject to change. For a full calendar of events with program updates, descriptions, and driving directions, please click here.

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BECOME A SPONSOR

Each month Active SWV features a business or organization in our Monthly Newsletter and Program Calendar. Sponsorship funds go directly to supporting free physical activity programs and weekly community events.

If your business or organization is interested in directly supporting community programming for $250 per one month, please message us on Facebook or email us at [email protected].

Thanks to our September Program Sponsor!

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wellness creates jobs.

Active Southern West Virginia is a non-profit providing an ecosystem of physical activity for the residents of southern West Virginia, by offering programs led by trained volunteers from within the communities they serve. By removing barriers, individuals are empowered to manage their own health in underserved coal-impacted communities, resulting in a healthier workforce.

"I won't even lie, I am ridiculously pumped about this: I just completed 1.01miles in 13:29, I shaved 1:32 off of my fastest mile time! I hope everyone is able to enjoy this weather today and set new personal records. Can't wait to run with everyone on Monday."

"Great events, great people, lots of fun for families! All fitness levels welcome and encouraged!!! I for one have had a blast!"

"Between spending this morning walking the soccer field with Levi and the afternoon fixing geocaches with Gary, I must have observed more than 200 people on the trails and walking the loop sidewalk around the complex. I believe much of that traffic is a result of ActiveSWV."

"Our school just needed something for the kids who don't get to participate in other things. We had over 50 kids show up on the first day. They just want to be active and have fun. They want to be a part of something."

"I just have to tell everyone how thankful I am for this Qi Gong class. I have been practicing Qi Gong now for about a month, and today was the first time in years and years that I was able to spend 30 minutes grocery shopping without using the electric buggy!!! Although I still have pain when I stand, walk, or spend time sitting up straight for an amount of time, I now actually have times when I feel no pain. I had forgotten how it felt to be pain free even for a few moments. Thank you Joe Jett for teaching this class and Billy Thompson for telling me about Joe!"