CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
The McKeesport Partnership for HIV Prevention celebrated 25 years of community service in HIV/AIDS education, outreach, and awareness with a Red Ribbon Jubilee last weekend. Guests gathered at the Jacob Woll (Main) Pavilion in Renzie Park for an awards ceremony before enjoying an afternoon of dinner and dancing. Keynote Speaker Dr.
The McKeesport Partnership for HIV Prevention celebrated 25 years of community service in HIV/AIDS education, outreach, and awareness with a Red Ribbon Jubilee last weekend. Guests gathered at the Jacob Woll (Main) Pavilion in Renzie Park for an awards ceremony before enjoying an afternoon of dinner and dancing. Keynote Speaker Dr.
Trisha Gadson of the Jefferson Regional Foundation spoke about the importance of grassroots organizations in impacting community health, especially when racial or socioeconomic equity is a factor. The Partnership recognized the three McKeesport churches that have helped to break barriers and stigmas over the last 25 years: Bethlehem Baptist, Zion Baptist, and St. Paul AME. The organization also recognized the Rev. Henry M. Billingsley and Barbara Williams.
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