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Partnering. to Increase Community Health MINNEAPOLIS, MN - 2nd Annual Feeding the Least.Increasing the Peace - Community Health Awareness Event, August 27, 2005 (10am - 6pm) at Cub Foods, 701 West Broadway, in conjunction with the 1st Anniversary Celebration for Cub Foods within the North Minneapolis neighborhood. The event is co-sponsored by General Mills, Cub Foods, MPPAT, and African American Family Services. Community health has gone unnoticed for too long. Feeding the Least.Increasing the Peace has sought to provide a venue for the community to come together and share information and resources surrounding all health related issues. Poor health is a symptom of the lack of connection to the necessary resources and support for individuals. By not having access, many residents can potentially make decisions that are not beneficial to the overall health of themselves and community. This year our community will have the fortune of having Rubin "Hurricane" Carter as a Keynote Speaker for the event at 3:30PM. "Hurricane" has been a champion within the civil rights movement and has dedicated his life to providing a beacon of hope to those whom have lost their way. Rubin Carter has spoken with former President Clinton on issues related to the death penalty, addressed the General Assembly at the United Nations, and has spoken alongside President Nelson Mandela. His insight and wisdom into the realm of health and its relationship to violence will set a foundation for an in-depth dialog amongst our residents. The event will highlight community-based organizations that are working to educate and empower residents to take better care of themselves, physically, mentally and emotionally. Activities will include: * Free food served 11:00am until 3:00pm (healthy menu) * Guest Speakers (Minnesota Supreme Court Justice, Alan Page and Minnesota Attorney General, Mike Hatch) * Youth Scholarship Presentation/Awards * Community-based education and resource booths * Senior activities * Games and prizes for youth * Live Music by RISE, sponsored by the Joe Jones Team of Coldwell Banker Burnet * Live Spoken Word * Community Health Screenings (blood pressure, HIV screening, etc.) As the need for better health care for resident's increases, several community partners have committed to working and partnering with the movement. The community partners for the event include: Jordan Area Community Council, Minneapolis Urban League, North Point Health and Wellness Center, Oasis of Love Church, Holding Forth the Word of Life Ministries, Hawthorne Area Community Council, TCF Bank and City of Minneapolis Empowerment Zone We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, August 27, 2005 at Cub Foods. Contact: Brianna Miller Feeding the Least.Increasing the Peace Contact Number: Fax Number Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
