Recognition

On March 7, 2013, Faithful Families was nationally recognized by an invitation to a Let’s Move Faith and Community Partners Meeting at the White House.

Faithful Families was selected as the signature project for the Southern Regional Center for Excellence in Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention (RNECE-South).

In the News

• 2019

  “Faithful Families: A Nutrition and Exercise Program,” Index-Journal

  “Maritza Gomez: Faith-Based Organizations Promote Healthy Lifestyle Among Community Members,” American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC)

• 2018

  “NHOC highlight: Priester Award winners lead the way in health and wellness programs,” University of Minnesota Extension

  “Program combines health, faith,” Sampson Independent

• 2017

  “Healthy Churches Can Transform Communities,” Perspectives Magazine (Fall 2017)

  “Church Nutrition Program Continues Mission at Mt. Zion,” Sampson Independent

• 2016

  2016 Faithful Families Summit Video

• 2008 – 2015

  Craven County Faith Community receives Farmers’ Market Promotion Grant

  Faithful Families in Macon County, North Carolina (MountainWise video)

  Faithful Families at Mount Peace Baptist Church in Wake County, North Carolina (NC State Extension Centennial Video)

  Faithful Families at First Calvary Baptist Church in Durham, North Carolina (WRAL Health Feature)

  Faculty Members Attend Let's Move Event at White House, NCSU CALS News Center

  North Carolina Faith Communities Eat Smart and Move More, USDA Blog

  “Faithful Families Program Promotes Healthy Lifestyles,” Perspectives Magazine Summer 2011