Removing Barriers to Fitness Programming, Education and Jobs for Homeless Youth - Bootcamps for Change

An interview with Katie Heggtveit, Founder of Bootcamps for Change (#SweatierForTheBetter)So we provide critical education and employment training and opportunities, as well as accessible fitness programming helps them to develop these life skills. And this launches them on a positive path towards independence and self sufficiency as contributing members of society.Katie HeggtveitEncouraging systems-wide solutions for chronic disease and physical inactivityEmpowering homeless youth to become physically activePrioritizing funding for physical activityMeeting basic needsThe beginning of the Bootcamps for Change journeyAdvice for young social entrepreneursPhysical activity as part of the social determinants of health conversationTapping into the fitness community to make physical activity accessibleThe importance of mentoringFitness as a stepping stoneStopping youth from falling through the cracksRemoving the stigma of homelessnessThe impact of COVID-19https://www.movetolivemore.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/move-to-live-more@MovetoLiveMore