Translated information, interpreters and proximity to public transportation enhance community-wide event for families
Multicultural Coalition, Inc. (MCI) and Pillars will host their second annual health and resource event on Tuesday, September 10 from 3 to 6 p.m. Members of the community are invited to the gymnasium of St. Matthew Lutheran Church (map) in Appleton, where the Pillars Resource Center is housed. Participants should use the Lawrence Street entrance.
Approximately 40 community groups will be onsite to share about their resources at this family friendly event. Community members can learn about the renewal and enrollment process for Medicaid, FoodShare and BadgerCare programs, education programs available to all ages, how to access basic needs such as food and clothing, vaccination information and support options for abuse victims and the unhoused. There will also be culturally-based organizations, medical, dental and vision organizations and multiple mental health groups and human resource groups.
“Now more than ever, it’s important to bring resources together in one place that is safe and welcoming. We encourage families to stop by and find out more about the resources our community has to offer. Everyone deserves to have access to the resources they need to be healthy,” said Lisa Cruz, executive director of MCI.
This community event, which is free and open to the public, will feature:
- Refreshments
- Community resource groups including:
- Physical, mental, visual and dental health
- Education
- Support for children, pregnant people, seniors and those living with disabilities
- Culturally-based organizations
- Basic needs such as housing, clothing, food and transportation
- Victim support services
- Alcohol and drug abuse help
- General social support
- Interpreters
- Information about vaccinations
- Health and wellness resources
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Multicultural Coalition, Inc. (MCI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was developed in October 2020 with the vision to improve the lives of all by creating a community that prospers together. Multicultural Coalition, Inc.’s mission is based on a movement created to acknowledge racial biases, support systems change and proactively reach diverse populations with meaningful communication and actionable services, removing barriers, elevating all voices and fostering community engagement in Winnebago, Outagamie and Calumet counties. For more information, visit ourmci.org and Multicultural Coalition, Inc. on Facebook.
