Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children

The Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing childhood obesity in the Chicago metropolitan area. Based in Chicago, Illinois, CLOCC employs 46 people and generates annual revenue of $11.8 million. CLOCC works to combat the childhood obesity epidemic by promoting healthy and active lifestyles for children. They achieve this through a multi-sector approach, fostering collaboration between thousands of participants and over 1,200 organizations. CLOCC utilizes a data-driven and evidence-based methodology to build capacity among its partners. Their strategies encompass environmental change, public education, advocacy, research, outcome measurement, and program evaluation. CLOCC's efforts have garnered national recognition, with endorsements from esteemed institutions such as the Institute of Medicine, the U.S. Surgeon General, the American Medical Association, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They are widely regarded as a leading community obesity prevention model. For more information about CLOCC and its programs, visit their website at clocc.net.