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COVID-19 Take Care Kits for Black Long Beach Residents

The April Parker Foundation, in partnership with City of Long Beach Black Health Equity Fund (BHEF), Coalition for Involved African American Families (CIAAP), Project Optimism and Agape Children’s Museum, is providing COVID-19 Take Care Kits to Black/African American Long Beach residents.

The kits are designed to promote health and wellness among Long Beach Black/ African American residents to reduce COVID-19 impact, risks factors, and mortality.

The April Parker Foundation kits include a handheld infrared thermometer, disposable black masks, childrens masks, sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizer, and self-care products 

www.AprilParker.org 

Project Optimism kits include blue light glasses, disposable face masks, childrens masks and sanitizing wipes. www.ProjectOptimism.org

Agape Children’s Museum kits contain Corona and the Glitter – a book written by Marsha Lynn Bullock , a Long Beach Author and Educator, children’s activities and other personal protective equipment (PPE). 

www.agapechildrensmuseum.com

All kits will also include:

The Healthy Living Guide designed and developed by Elite Skills Development. www.eliteskillsdev.org

Long Beach Uptown Guide provided by Ronnie’s House. www.ronnieshouse.org

Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 27

Details: www.eventbrite.com/e/covid-19-take-care-kits-for-black-long-beach-residents 

Venue: Barton Elementary School, 1100 East Del Amo Blvd. Long Beach

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