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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

NAACP Garland Branch hosts 11th Annual Community Health Fair

NAACP2On August 24, the NAACP Garland Branch will host the 11th Annual Health Fair and Back-To-School Rally at Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, 1233 Highway 66, Garland, Texas 75040. Partnering with the NAACP Garland Branch for this community outreach event is: Baylor Hospital at Garland, City of Garland, Garland ISD, Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, Faith Community Seven Day Adventist Church, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Heavenly Supply Depot, Garland Area-wide Brotherhood, KKVI FM Radio, The Lyons Foundation, NANBPWC Inc, Garland Club.

Each year in excess of 1100 Garland area residents; children and adults have attended this event and received a variety of services. This year NAACP Garland branch anticipate an increase in attendance and the following services will be provided.

• Free school supplies for GISD and Garland area students (courtesy Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church and Heavenly Supply Depot)

• Childhood immunizations

• Free health screenings (cholesterol, glucose, diabetes, blood pressure, vision and more)

• Health maintenance and education seminars

• Community Resource Booths

• Education opportunities and financial aid

• Voter registration and education

The Chairperson for this event and the NAACP Garland Branch Health Committee is Mrs. Carol Blakes. For additional information please contact her at c_blakes@hotmail.com or (972) 381-5044.