Glad Tidings Church To Open Complex With Wellness Center Honoring Late NFL Player Chester McGlockton

The three-day event in Hayward, CA begins September 20th, followed by a national dedication & ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 21st at 1:00 pm and a homecoming dedication at 9 am and ecumenical dedication at 3 pm on Sunday, September 22nd.
 
 
Late Chester McGlockton To be Honored 9/20-9/22
Late Chester McGlockton To be Honored 9/20-9/22
HAYWARD, Calif. - Sept. 13, 2024 - PRLog -- Posted Courtesy of Wright Enterprises Community Spotlight San Francisco ~ Dallas-

Originally Released Thursday, September 12, 2024

South Hayward, CA – Glad Tidings International Church of God in Christ, Glad Tidings Community Development Corporation and founder, Bishop Jerry W. Macklin, are thrilled to announce the grand opening weekend for the new Glad Tidings Family Life Complex, Home of the Chester McGlockton Wellness Center.

This event marks a pivotal moment for South Hayward's community wellness and empowerment. This momentous occasion will commence with a spectacular appreciation banquet and fundraising event on Friday, September 20th, followed by a national dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, September 21st at 1:00 pm and a homecoming dedication at 9 am and ecumenical dedication at 3 pm on Sunday September 22nd.

The Glad Tidings Family Life Complex (GTFLC) stands as a beacon of hope and
health for South Hayward. Born from a deep concern for the growing health
disparities between South Hayward residents and the broader Alameda County
population, GTFLC addresses many critical issues that have left many in poor
health and economic distress.

Inspired by these pressing needs, the GTFLC is designed to be a transformative
space that strengthens well-being and fosters community resilience. The center
includes a variety of dedicated spaces such as:
  • Chester McGlockton Health & Wellness Center honoring the late NFL star and cherished church member Chester McGlockton (September 16, 1969-November 30, 2011).
  • Gymnasium. A state-of-the-art 5,000-square-foot facility that will support individual and group exercises, team sports, recreational activities and events.
  • Fitness Room. This bright room offers natural light and exercise equipment for individual fitness advancement.
  • Nutrition Room. Commercial Kitchen that will support nutrition education, cooking classes, job training, and small business incubation.
  • STEM / STEAM Lab: Conference room equipped to inspire and educate the next generation in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
  • The Canvas Vision, Leadership & Strategy Conference Center: A space dedicated to strategic meetings and community planning.
  • Fremont Bank Youth Zone: A dynamic area designed to engage, inspire and support the younger members of our community.

The GTFLC broke ground in March 2023 and will open its doors on September 21,
2024. This community-centric space aims to be a hub for learning, socialization,
exercise, resource access, resiliency and disaster response, promoting a healthy,
multicultural, safe and inclusive environment.

Friday,  September 20th, 6:00 p.m. Banquet
Location: South San Francisco Convention Center
255 South Airport Boulevard
South San Francisco, CA. 94080

Saturday, September 21st, 1:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Sunday, September 22nd, 9:00 a.m. Worship Service;
3:00 p.m. Community Celebration

Location:
970 Glad Tidings Way
Hayward, CA. 94544
510-783-9377

For questions contact Larry Moody, Board Chair, Glad Tidings Community
Development Corporation Board of Directors at 650-460-4660.

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Chester McGlockton played for twelve seasons on four NFL Teams: Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders; Kansas City Chiefs; Denver Broncos; and the New York Jets (1992-2003).  He was a four-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman.  He served as a Stanford University assistant coach at the time of his death,  A native of Whiteville, N.C., McGlocton died November 30, 2011 at 42 years old in San Ramon, CA.

Wright Enterprises (W.E.) thanks Dr. Rhoads for this community news notice from Glad Tidings Church, a partner of Umoja Health Bay Area (https://www.umojahealth.org/) founded by Kim F. Rhoads, MD, MS, MPH, FACS;Associate Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics Affiliate Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies; Associate Director Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center UCSF School of Medicine; MPI & Community Engagement Unit Lead NIMHD P50 Health Equity Action Network Coordinating Center.

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