Healthier communities important to the stability of economy. Edgewood community to benefit

ATLANTA - June 26, 2014 - PRLog -- Preparation is in high gear for the staging of a Healthier Communities initiative in the Edgewood Community of Atlanta.

The event is being hosted by KMA Community Development, an affiliate of Kingdom Ministries of Atlanta, Inc. A number of health professional groups and community service organizations have committed to participating and providing important services.

Services at this the 2^nd KMA Health & Back to School Fair will include disease prevention education, supportive services, screening/testing and giveaways of school supplies to Families and students respectively. Live entertainment will add a festive flavor to this family focused event which will take place on July 26, 2014, from 10am to 6pm at the Coan Recreation Park.

“The health of our families and communities plays an important role in maintaining a buoyant economy of our City. I appeal to business leaders to support our initiative” remarked Michael Clay, Executive Director of KMA Community Development. He also stated that a Team of Volunteers will continue their Pre Health Fair community outreach to the community this Saturday, June 28, 2014.

In addition to the Health Fair and Back to School Giveaways four Community Service Awards will be presented to outstanding achievers in the following categories;  Distinguished Citizen, Youth of the Year, Business of the Year and the Rev. Tommie S. Clay Scholarship.

Event Information

Date: Saturday, July 26, 2014

Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm ET

Location: Coan Recreation Park