[StBernard] Parish News

[Westley Annis]

Parish's Long-Term Recovery Committee wants to hear from other non-profit
and church groups; Community Health Day is Tuesday, June 20, at the St.
Bernard Health Center in Chalmette; second of three free block parties to be
held Saturday, June 17, at Disaster Relief Center

 
St. Bernard Parish's Long-Term Recovery Committee, which meets weekly to
discuss the needs and recovery of residents in the parish, is inviting all
non-profit or church groups working in St. Bernard to meet with them and
share information about their organization providing services.
The committee, consisting of various non-profit and faith-based
organizations working within the parish, was formerly known as the parish's
Unmet Needs Committee but recently changed its name to reflect its mission
of aiding in long-term recovery. The group meets every Thursday from 1 p.m.
to 2:30 p.m. in the rectory of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church,
2320 Paris Road in Chalmette.
The group's members said they want an opportunity to meet other
organizations that are all working toward the recovery of St. Bernard Parish
and its residents.
 For more information, contact: Lisa Smith, Chairperson, at
lsmith at arcno.org, or call her at (504)-400-3669. Other officers include
Rodney Breaux, Vice-Chair; Cheryl Eubanks, Treasurer; and Mark Weiner,
Secretary.
 
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Community Health Day, five hours of blood pressure screenings, blood sugar
screenings, immunizations and handouts to the public, will be held from 9
a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, at the St. Bernard Health Center, which
is in the northeast corner of the Super Wal-Mart parking lot, not far from
the Disaster Recovery Center.
The Health Center recently moved into a 22,000 square foot facility and
isn't located in the old triple-wide trailer that was in the southeast
corner of the same parking lot.
Partnering in sponsoring the event is St. Bernard Health Center, supported
by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady of the Lake Health System and St.
Louis-based Ascension Health, operated by Our Lady of the Lake in Baton
Rouge.
 
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The second in a series of three free block parties for St. Bernard Parish
residents which will stress a family atmosphere with carnival-like
activities for youngsters will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June
17, at the Disaster Relief Center in the Super Wal-Mart parking lot in
Chalmette, near the FEMA tent. One other block party is scheduled for June
24 at the same place and time.
The events, including inflatable attractions for youngsters, games, music,
food and drinks, are sponsored by Operation Compassion, New Orleans
Ministries and Care Center, Catholic Charities and businesses in St. Bernard
Parish.
 
Tax-free contributions of a product or service will be accepted to be used
as door prizes. Operation Compassion and N.O.M.A.C.C. are tax-exempt
organizations as recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. Any business
interested in helping to sponsor part of the block parties can call Dawn
Taylor at (504) 756-1379 or Dana Bonvillian at (504) 234-2634.
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