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Millennials are the largest population in the U.S., the most educated, and the largest wealth generators over the next two decades\u00a0\u2013 yet they\u00a0are in poorer health than previous generations. Blue Cross Blue Shield Association\u2019s\u00a02019 The Health of Millennials Report<\/a>\u00a0found that\u00a08\u00a0out of 10 top conditions have double-digit increases among millennials and 6 out of 10 are behavioral health conditions. How we handle their health\u00a0care challenges could make or break the economy.\u00a0Because Philadelphia is both a hot spot for millennials and home to world-class health care institutions, we are\u202fhopeful\u202fthat our community can play a leading role in identifying and advancing new\u00a0physical\u202fhealth\u202fand mental health\u00a0solutions for the millennial generation.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

The\u202fEconomy League of Greater Philadelphia\u202fis\u00a0joining forces\u00a0with\u202fIndependence Blue Cross\u202fto launch\u202fthe Well City Challenge -\u202fa social impact challenge\u202fto\u202fengage and support everyday innovators\u202fwith\u202fnew creative\u202fideas for addressing Philadelphia\u2019s millennial health and mental health challenges related to three themes: Community and Social Connection, Food and Nutrition, and Mind\/Body.\u00a0These themes are even more important due to the rise of millennial health\u00a0and mental health\u00a0challenges during\u00a0COVID-19, the economic recession, and the rise in the movement to combat racism and social\u00a0injustice.\u00a0\u00a0<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

The Well City Challenge is focused on Philadelphia and will support community solutions for millennial health and mental health through incubator workshops,\u202fa\u202fpitch competition,\u202fmentorship,\u202faccelerator,\u202fover $50,000\u00a0in prizes\u00a0and\u00a0an additional $50,000\u00a0in\u00a0seed\u00a0investments.\u202fThe Challenge is open\u202fto individuals, community groups, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and social enterprises. All backgrounds and levels of experience are welcome\u202fto submit an idea.\u00a0Learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Applications are due on or before November 20, 2020.\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/div>\n
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The Well City Challenge Call for Ideas application is available\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0 If you have question about the Well City Challenge, email<\/a> your question with the Subject \u201cFAQ\u201d.\u00a0<\/i><\/div>\n
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