George Street is what the experts would call a vulnerable community because of the risk factors such as poverty, police harassment, gang violence and the stigma of calling the "George's" home. But, despite all that, the residents of George Street say they are keeping things positive in their neighborhood.
On Saturday the community is coming together to host a Health Fair under the theme, "I love my life." The fair will be held on Dean Street and they are inviting everyone to come on out and get a series of tests done for free. Community Organizer Dorla Vaughan told us more.
Dorla Vaughn - Organizer
"This April 27th we are doing a 'I love my life' Health Fair. It will begin 6:00 a.m with a bike ride from Dean Street bridge to Leslie's import and back. At 10:00 a.m we are having a Health Fair right here on Dean St. Eight of the Health Organizations confirmed with me that they will be out here with me on Saturday and give free tests and to give information to the community."
Monica Bodden
"Why did you decide to do such an initiative in your own neighborhood?"
Dorla Vaughn
"I decided because from the last event we had out here a 'healing proces' and I believe that it is very good. There are a lot of people that don't like to go to the clinic or the hospital so I am bringing the health people right at their doorestep. We will also be having entertainment - trampoline and Face Painting for the kids. We are doing something great for the community to lift up our community."
The day will kick off with a bike ride starting from Dean Street Bridge to Leslies Import's on the Western Highway. The Health Fair starts at 10 on Saturday morning and wraps up at 4 in the evening.
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