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NEDHSA Hosts Bawcomville Bash: Faith, Hope & Healing Festival

The Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) is excited to announce the Bawcomville Bash: Faith, Hope & Healing Festival. This highly anticipated event will take place on Friday, May 23, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Redeemed at Calvary Ministries located at 819 Olive St., West Monroe. It aims to support vulnerable populations in the community and promote health, wellness, and engagement among residents.

This year’s festival comes with a theme focused on faith and healing, essential elements as many face significant challenges in the Louisiana Delta. According to Dr. Monteic A. Sizer, the Executive Director of NEDHSA, the festival reflects the commitment to work collaboratively across various service sectors to provide effective solutions for those in need. Dr. Sizer emphasizes the importance of community support, stating, "Vulnerable people and fragile communities deserve solutions to problems from those who lead behavioral and primary health care systems."

One of the notable features of the festival is its bike drive aimed at providing accessible transportation options within the Bawcomville community. Attendees are encouraged to contribute items such as:

• - Bicycles for adults
• - Safety vests
• - Reflectors
• - Flashing headlights
• - Air pumps
• - Tire repair kits

This initiative is crucial, as accessible transport remains a significant need for residents. Individuals who require transportation assistance can contact NEDHSA at 318-789-9910.

In addition to the bike giveaway, festival-goers can look forward to a variety of activities and services, including:

• - A Vendor Area featuring local organizations and health services
• - A Kid Zone filled with arts, crafts, and games to engage children
• - Live music performances to entertain attendees
• - Complimentary showers, haircuts, and health services like blood pressure checks
• - Training on Narcan to educate on overdose prevention
• - Free Kona Ice, snacks, and carnival food to keep spirits high!

Participants will have the opportunity to explore health and social services with representatives from various organizations, including:

• - Delta Community College
• - Primary Health Services Mobile Medical Bus
• - LaTech School of Nursing for blood pressure checks
• - Department of Children and Family Services
• - Mary Bird Cancer Center
• - Various Medicaid plans including AmeriHealth Caritas LA and Louisiana Health Care Connections
• - Louisiana Department of Transportation promoting bike and road safety

This festival serves not only as a fun day out for families and community members but is fundamentally about fostering connections and support for those in need. With so many activities planned, the Bawcomville Bash promises to be an event full of joy and community spirit.

In conclusion, we invite everyone in the West Monroe area and beyond to join the Bawcomville Bash for a day of celebration, hope, and healing. It is a great opportunity to engage, learn, and contribute to a cause that supports the most vulnerable members of our society. Together, we can foster a sense of community and uplift each other.