Formerly known as the Blue Zone Project, the Be Well Marion initiative once again brings the community together. The Be Well Marion program brings initiatives and activities such as Safe Routes to School Plan, Sunrise Yoga at Lowe Park, and the Uptown Marion Community Garden to our community, which have been successful thanks to the leadership of the Be Well Marion committee and dedicated community partners

In 2019, the Be Well Marion committee identified Healthy Hometown℠ powered by Wellmark as a statewide initiative that could take the work already being done around the built environment and well-being and provide a framework for moving forward.

An overarching strategic plan for the community well-being was developed to guide the next two to three years centered on the three pillars of Healthy Hometown: Eat Well, Move More, and Feel Better. Tactics include community gardens, access to fresh options at food pantries, and community outreach opportunities; expanding safe routes to school, sidewalk connections, and greenspace enhancements; and enhancing public art, volunteerism, worksite wellness, and zoning initiatives.

Find more information on Be Well Marion and Healthy Hometown at wellmark.com.