Bridge to Wellness: 2025 Wellness Coalition survey results and insights for Stockbridge
by Matt Pegouskie
Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SAWC) gathered for their regularly scheduled meeting on March 17 to discuss survey results, consider several grant and sponsorship requests, and share updates from their respective organizations.
The first matter of business was a presentation by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation in which representatives shared results from the 2025 5 Healthy Towns survey. The survey, conducted across all 5 Healthy Towns, was available via computer, tablet, smartphone, or public computer stations. The results of the survey will be used by 5HF and the Wellness Coalitions to help guide strategic priorities and granting processes.
Survey results
Survey highlights pertaining to Stockbridge included the following:
- A significant increase in respondents from Stockbridge.
- Increases in people reporting their physical and mental health as “excellent” or “very good”
- Increased physical activity rates compared to years past.
A major highlight—and another positive one—was the increase in the number of people indicating they are involved in the Stockbridge community. In 2020, 31% of respondents said they weren’t involved in any sort of social club, service group, faith-based group or wellness center. In 2025, that number decreased to 26%. It’s worth noting, involvement with social clubs increased from 10% in 2020 to 16% in 2025. Perhaps that can be attributed to a growing Stockbridge Area Senior Center?
Notable trends
Two trends worth watching include the following:
- The number of Stockbridge area residents who reported that distance is always or usually a barrier for them buying the variety or quality of produce they would like.
- An increase in the number of people reporting marijuana usage.
Sponsorship requests
After the data presentation, SAWC recommended three $500 sponsorship requests (these have been approved) and one $1,500 grant request (under consideration) to be funded by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation. The requests include the following:
- $500 for A Day in the Village 5K run.
- $500 for A Day in the Village event.
- $500 for Stockbridge Area Senior Center’s golf outing.
- $1500 for construction of a gaga ball pit at Heritage School.
The next coalition meeting will be on May 19at 4:30 p.m., at the Stockbridge Village offices.
