United Neighbors of Fall River is one of 22 Community Connection Coalitions funded throughout the state of Massachusetts through the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. United Neighbors is committed to promoting a strong, healthy and safe community. We are invested in our community and develop and assist in projects and events that strengthen and build on the community. Our work is reflective of the needs of the community. Our projects include violence prevention, connecting the community, foster care, parent advocacy and so much more.
The 2010 Fitness Challenge, the third offered by the Diabetes Association, Inc. (DAI), Children In Balance, Community Development Recreation (CD-REC), the Fall River YMCA and Healthy Lives Fall River, held its initial weigh-in and health fair on January 9th at the Veterans' Memorial on Bank Street.
The Fall River Fitness Challenge held its 2009 Finale at the Eagle Restaurant on May 9th celebrating the conclusion of the four-month series that began on January 10th. Over seventy-five participants and their supporters got to her remarks from Fitness Instructor Amy Jones, Mark Kruger from the NBC television show "The Biggest Loser, 2008 Challenge winner Daryl Parrent and Healthy City Fall River coordinator Dr. David Weed.
Participants in the 4thChallenge Event of the 2009 Fitness Challenge gathered at CD-REC on Bank Street on a gorgeous sunny spring day with temperatures in the 60s for their walk to Bicentennial Park on March 7, 2009. Walkers spectacular views of Heritage Park, the Battleship USS Massachusetts, and the Taunton River from the mile-long boardwalk. Executive Director Grace Gerling, who ran the entire course, said "This was a terrific workout for those who have been getting in shape during the four-month Challenge and a perfect way to take advantage of the unusually warm spring day." The overall five-mile course included two one-mile round trips along the boardwalk to Bicentennial Park, as well as a long walk to the park from Bank Street. Go to 
Participants in the 2009 Fitness Challenge had the chance to ramp up their cardiovascular health by visiting ten stations at Community Development Recreationheadquarters on February 7, 2009 (
