Shape Up Mississippi

THE ORGANIZATION WILL WORK TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH, WELL-BEING, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE PUBLIC; PURSUE THE CREATION OF SUSTAINABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT PROPER NUTRITION, REDUCTION AND AVOIDANCE OF OBESITY, AND THE MAINTENANCE OF OTHER HEALTHY LIFESTYLES; PURSUE THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY-ORIENTED PROJECTS SUCH AS A COMMUNITY GARDEN, AND RECREATIONAL, EXERCISE OR EDUCATIONAL PARKS; PURSUE DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING PROJECTS THAT CELEBRATE THE UNIQUE HISTORY AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY OF THE REGION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO A MULTICULTURAL AND INTERPRETIVE MUSEUM; AND PROMOTE THE INTEGRATION AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE STUDY OF THE ARTS AND CULTURE.