Fathers and Family Day Presented by Community-Based Connections

Community-Based Connections, Inc. (CBCI), which recently celebrated its entry into Palm Beach County as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to delivering youth development, family strengthening, and community empowerment services to underserved populations, welcomes the public to enjoy Fathers and Family Day on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School (1501 Avenue U, Riviera Beach, FL 33404). Designed to strengthen families, the free event will celebrate fathers and father figures while offering activities, giveaways and opportunities to connect with local resources and support services.

Attendees can enjoy community resource vendors, family friendly activities, parenting and fatherhood engagement support, health screenings, free haircuts, refreshments and a raffle to win two barbecue grills and two flat screen televisions. Fathers and Family Day will highlight the critical role that fathers play in the lives of their children and reinforce the importance of family unity and community collaboration, with support from City of Riviera Beach Mayor Douglas Lawson and a variety of local organizations such as the Palm Beach County Clergy Alliance and Diplomat Center that will be on site offering services related to health, education, employment, mentoring and family support.

For more information about CBCI, visit www.communitybasedconnections.com.