Be Active North Carolina

be active north carolina, inc. is a statewide nonprofit organization committed to empowering north carolinians to live healthy, physically active lives. through regular engagement, education and encouragement, be active is determined to help one million north carolinians become more active, more often. be active uses a community-based approach to help individuals and organizations establish policies that make physical activity and good health the easy choice. through partnerships with appalachian state university in western north carolina and unc greensboro in the triad, be active expands its reach, giving people the knowledge, skills and opportunities to transform the health of their communities. since 1991, the organization has worked to increase public awareness of the negative effects of inactivity, build grassroots advocacy and volunteerism, create model statewide programs and advocate for policies that reduce barriers and create opportunities for physical activity.