What is LIFT - Levántate

LIFT - Levántate was initially founded to address the most challenging health and wellness issues confronting families in lower socioeconomic communities in our country.

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LIFT - Levántate Programs

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics the most effective programs for the prevention of obesity teach participants self-regulation and impulse control, decision-making skills, social competence and encourages the reduction of sedentary behaviors. Children enrolled in our programs will demonstrate positive changes in their food choices, patterns of television viewing and overall activity levels. Successful programs for the prevention of childhood obesity focus on individual-level behavior changes and the transition from external behavior motivators to internal ones.

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Upcoming Events

FREE MARKET TOURS!!!! BI-LINGUAL GUIDED TOURS OF THE FARMER'S MARKET & MI PUEBLO FOOD CENTER

Sunday, May 20th 9am- 2pm

Round-trip guided educational tours of Mi Pueblo Food Center and the Farmer's Market.

Learn with an experienced guide how to buy the best produce at affordable prices, take advantage of special offers, free food & learn how to double your money with an EBT card. MORE INFO

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THE MARIN HUMAN RACE
May 12th 2012

marin human race

2012 marks the 30th anniversary of the Marin Human Race! The event promises to be the most exciting one Marin has seen!

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CALL FOR NOMINEES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2012

LIFT/Levantate issues this Call for Nominees to further develop our Board of Directors and to fulfillour commitment to an inclusive and diverse community of leaders.

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LIFT - Levántate welcomes assistance in a variety of ways.  You can donate funds online or by sending a check.  We have many volunteer and internship opportunities available. 

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Welcome to LIFT - Levántate

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Testimonials

"The children we serve often have trauma and chaos as a component in their young lives. Seeing them blossom under the LIFT - Levántate program has been nothing short of a miracle. I have witnessed a child who felt hopeless before starting LIFT - Levántate suddenly gain self esteem and confidence upon entering the program while experiencing joy in the process. "

Cyndy Doherty
Executive Director
Marin Advocates For Children

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"We have been trying to find a positive youth mentoring program for our teens for a long time and nothing was a good fit...until LIFT - Levántate."

Robyn Roberts
Training Coordinator
Marin Advocates for Children
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC)