Coatesville, PA – October 9, 2024 – Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) and Equity Health Center (EHC) welcome the Coatesville community to the Fall Fest & Block Party in downtown Coatesville on Saturday, October 26 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. CYI’s Fall Fest takes place at Victor Abdala Sr. Memorial Park at 851 Olive Street, while EHC’s Block Party will be happening a short walk away on Chester Avenue and the Brandywine Center lots. Harmony Street will be closed between 8th Avenue and Star Alley to ease the walk. (Rain date is Thursday, October 31, after school.)
“Fall Fest is an incredible celebration of fall, family, and community!” says Jarvis Berry, Executive Director, Coatesville Youth Initiative. “All are welcome to join us as we come together – not just to enjoy amazing fall activities and experiences – but to embrace the spirit of family, community and connection that makes this festival so special. Whether you come for the games, food, pumpkins, or the memories, we know that people will leave feeling inspired and uplifted during this incredible day!”
“We’re looking forward to seeing some new faces at the block party and are grateful to all the health and service providers in the community who are equally excited about getting to meet and hang out with neighbors, in addition to providing valuable health information.” says Moira Gassenmeyer, Integrated Health Director, The Alliance for Health Equity. “This is a great chance for us to raise awareness about the exceptional network of providers associated with the Equity Health Center, while making healthcare more accessible and approachable.”
Attendees of all ages will enjoy a variety of activities including:
- Hayrides, moon bounce and other inflatables
- DJ and music
- Affordable food for purchase: kettle corn, smoothies, BBQ
- Yard games, pumpkin painting, photo booth and giveaways
- Health and social service resources
- Keystone First Mobile Wellness Unit
Participating organizations include:
- Family Service of Chester County
- Coatesville Center for Community Health
- Maternal and Child Health Consortium
- Child Guidance Resource Center
- Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
- WIC- Women, Infants, and Children
- 2nd Century Alliance
- Keystone Health
- Health Partner Plans
- Transportation Management Association of Chester County
For more info, contact Sam Carter at Coatesville Youth Initiative, 610-380-0200 x207, samantha@coatesvilleyouthinitiative,org or Grace Fuller at Equity Health Center, 610-383-4612, grace@coatesvillecenter.org.
About Equity Health Center
Founded in 2023, Equity Health Center (EHC) is a collaboration between The Alliance for Health Equity (The AHE) and The Health Equity Group (formerly the Greater Coatesville Hospital Closure Group) and is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) by the Chester County Health Department, as well as supported by individual and corporate donations and grants. Dedicated to helping all Coatesville-area residents live healthier lives by building an accessible, integrated healthcare ecosystem that meets the diverse needs of underserved populations in the Greater Coatesville area, EHC strives to ensure that everyone has equitable healthcare options and access, including those who are uninsured or underinsured. EHC’s goal is to provide the connections, information, resources, and guidance that assist individuals in finding affordable health care and the help they need to access it. For more information, visit equityhealthcenter.org.