The Marion County Public Health Department is partnering with community organizations to host a Youth Anti-Gun Violence Day from 12-3 p.m. on Aug.24 at Pathway Resource Center.
The event is raising awareness and taking a stand against gun violence. It is free to attend and will feature activities, speakers and workshops aimed at inspiring youth to lead change in their communities.
Virginia A. Caine, director and chief medical officer of the Marion County Public Health Department, and Ryan Mears, Marion County prosecutor, will be the guest speakers.
Free health services will be available such as child immunizations, child dental screenings and naloxone kits and training.
Other activities include:
- Vendors
- Food trucks
- Bounce house
- Games
- Raffles
- Bike giveaways
- Mental health workshops
- Indy Peace Fellowship workshop
- YMCA of Greater Indianapolis workshop
- Face painting
Residents can also participate in a peace walk at 10 a.m. that begins at the Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis.
The Pathway Resource Center is at 10119 John Marshall Drive. The Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis is at 38th and Post Road. For more information, visit pathwayindy.org.
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Contact Health & Environmental Reporter Hanna Rauworth at 317-762-7854 or follow her on Instagram at @hanna.rauworth.
