Winter Garden, Fla., Jan. 2, 2024 — The West Orange Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the Foundation for a Healthier West Orange as its newest trustee.

The Foundation is a Winter-Garden-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that invests in and champions initiatives that focus on healthy living, quality access and healthy spaces. The Foundation fuels Healthy West Orange, a grassroots movement that encourages residents to eat well, stay active and enjoy life. The Foundation also operates HUBB, an easy-to-use online platform and physical resource center that helped more than 10,000 residents find and access health and wellness services in our community last year.

“As the driving force behind Healthy West Orange, we’ve been proud partners with the Chamber since 2017. In the spirit of empowering our shared vision, expanding our support for the chamber was a natural step,” shared Tracy Swanson, CEO of the Foundation for a Healthier West Orange. “We look forward to working closely with the Chamber and its members to continue cultivating the healthiest community in the nation.”

Additional initiatives of the Foundation include collaborating with experts addressing

chronic disease, mental well-being, and maternal health; supporting community health through nonprofit capacity building, providing access to meeting and networking spaces.

The Chamber remains committed to fostering partnerships and leveraging the influence of local businesses to drive positive change. If you would like to learn more about the West Orange Chamber, including membership, programs, and events, please visit wochamber.com.

About the West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC):

Founded in 1972, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) serves as the leading business advocate in Central Florida by advancing community, collaboration, and leadership for over 1,150 member businesses. Learn more on how the West Orange Chamber of Commerce can help grow your business, by visiting wochamber.com/grow-with-us/.

About the Foundation for a Healthier West Orange

The Foundation for a Healthier West Orange invests in and champions initiatives that support the health and well-being of our community. A trusted community leader, the Foundation brings together an engaged network of businesses, government, faith-based organizations, educational institutions, not-for-profits, and healthcare professionals. To learn more about the Foundation’s vision to cultivate the healthiest community in the nation, visit fhwo.org.