Multicultural fundraising event to be held on Sunday at Bailey Park
The ‘Multicultural Blending Fest’ will be held at Bailey Park, 575 N. Patterson Ave., on Sunday, May 20. The event is supported by The COOL Program, Creando Families Felices, and Hogar del Inmigrante. Vendor spots and sponsorships are still available.
Multicultural Blending Fest is designed to bring people from different cultural backgrounds together for a day filled with fun, activities and fellowship. There will be family activities, games, food trucks and more.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward supporting Eliza’s Helping Hands’ PEARLS Program and other initiatives, such as the construction of the EHH Safe House for local victims of domestic and sexual violence.
PEARLS (Preparing Eager Achievers to Redirect their Lives Successfully) provides holistic support for Black and Latina girls ages 12 to 18 through counseling workshops and other activities that provide social, emotional and career-development opportunities. There is no cost for the nine-month program that coincides with the school year.
When complete, the EHH Safe House will provide a space where victims fleeing domestic, sexual, violence, and/or human trafficking can get the support they need. Counselors and advocates will work directly with individuals and provide medical care as needed, court advocacy, peer support and case management services.
For more information about Multicultural Blending Fest or Eliza’s Helping Hands, visit https://elizashelpinghands.org. or follow them on Facebook and Instagram, @elizashelpinghands.
