Lift Up Lehigh
by
Team Rescue
 

Lift Up Lehigh - a community event where non-profit organizations and no/low cost service providers come together to distribute assistance information to underserved residents of Lehigh Acres who can benefit from their services. This community event focuses on health, crime prevention and safety.

Details:

Location: Veterans Park, 55 Homestead Road S, Lehigh Acres.
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009  Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm (Set-up: 8:30am – 9:30am )  
Participants will be provided: table, 2 chairs, treat bags—no electricity.    Participants must bring: table cover, hand outs, candy (NO gum), minimum one $5.00 gift card to a kid-friendly place in Lehigh Acres.  
FIRST 25 participants will have a 6’ table, the next 14 participants will share an 8’ table, all others will need to bring their own table

Download Application Here

Umm candy? Most underserved residents probably can't afford to go to the dentist

Can't something a little healthier be give out?

Posted By Alustriel on 19 Sep 2009 11:53 AM

Umm candy? Most underserved residents probably can't afford to go to the dentist

Can't something a little healthier be give out?

 

Good Point. The idea behind the candy is it is so close to Halloween. The candy is mainly for the Kids, consider it an extra treat during bad times. (you point is well taken) Maybe we'll get with a Dentist Office or Clinic to provide some tooth care products. hmmm

There will be free Hot Dogs, Drinks and Birthday cake at the event. Something a little more substantial than candy. Other food items are being worked on but not formalized.

On the other hand, it is Halloween time, I think the kids would expect treats. I doubt a trip to the dentist would be in order just for having some candy. I'm sure the parents will have their kids brush their teeth.

Maybe a local dentist could hand out free toothbrushes or samples of toothpaste or something similiar?

I am sure the kids will have a great time. Most kids love candy, especially around Halloween. =)