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Meet Organizational Member: Fit 4 the Cause

The Basics!

Cindy Rakowitz
Fit 4 the Cause, Inc.
Founder & Executive Director

Tell us about yourself

After years of corporate leadership, I had the opportunity to embrace physical fitness when our kids moved out of the house. After a lifetime of stress, undisciplined diets and a lack of exercise, I learned first hand how daily workout regimes influence healthier lifestyles. Noting the weight loss, along with improved mental and physical health I wanted to share this gift with others. Converting to a passionate fitness professional, I now hold several certifications from the American Council on Exercise while studying for an additional certification in Senior Functional Fitness.  After ascertaining our local community, it became clear that fitness and nutrition education was not accessible to everyone. Fit 4 The Cause began filling this void.

What is your organization’s mission?

In response to the healthcare crisis and as a preventative measure, Fit 4 the Cause provides licensed fitness professionals and nutrition educators for low-income communities.  Now in our fourth year of operation, we are serving thousands of at-risk teens, fragile seniors and vulnerable children. Many of our service recipients suffer from disease or injuries and/or live with developmental/intellectual disabilities. 

What’s happening at Fit 4 the Cause? Any recent highlights, milestones or upcoming events?

Over the last two years, we served thousands of clients through robust, generous programs. Filling an activity void in Ventura’s poorest districts, we provided fitness programs to both elementary school children and Junior High School teens. Our fastest growing program however is serving young adults with diverse special needs and our longer living seniors.  Although our number one priority is providing program services daily for our clients, we need dollars in order to cover the costs. Here is our action-oriented event schedule where everyone can support while having fun and getting fit. Please email cindy@fit4thecause.org or katie@fit4thecause.org with any questions.  

September 22nd, 2018
The Big Knockout at KO Studios in Agoura Hills
1:30PM-4:30PM
$50.00 participation fee;
Support through our crowdfunding pages:
https://big-knockout.everydayhero.com/us/just-call-me-racky

October 20th, 2018
Fifth Annual Halloween Zombie Zumbathon
The Stadium
1:00PM-3:30PM
$15 participation fee;
fit4thecause.org/event/5th-annual-zumbathon/

January 26th, 2019
Miracle of Movement Superhero Themed Gala
Westlake Hyatt Regency
5:30-10:00
Sponsorships Available

Why did you think it was important to become an organizational member of the Center for Nonprofit Leadership?

Fit 4 The Cause, Inc. finds extraordinary talent and support through its relationship with CLU.  Recruiting our first staff members at the Cal Lutheran job fair we will always value our fruitful relationships with the university’s faculty and administration. Becoming an organizational member of the Center for Nonprofit Leadership reinforces our powerful alliance with CLU.  

What do you value most about your membership?

It’s evident that the Center for Nonprofit Leadership team proactively serves its members through rapid response and quality service. This unique service is particularly helpful to the smaller non-profit startups in our area serving so many in need but don’t have the luxury of bandwidth.



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