THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE NAACP RELEASE
(ABOVE) NAACP President Edward J. Butler (left) leading an anti-violence march through Danville neighborhoods.
Danville, IL, June 1, 2022 –Danville’s Violence Prevention Task Force is hosting “Community Day 2022” in Garfield Park on Sat., June 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All community members are welcome.
The Danville NAACP, the Boys & Girls Club of Danville, the Three Kings of Peace, the Healthcare Navigators, and the SurvivorResource Center are co-sponsoring the free event. Attendees will be treated to a barbecue lunch. Children will be welcome to participate in games and win prizes. All attendees will receive T-Shirts to commemorate the event.
The focus of Community Day will be to stamp out violence in Danville and Vermilion County. A number of guest dignitaries will address the crowd. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs so they can spread out on the Park lawn.
As the Danville Branch NAACP President Edward J. Butler says, “We can’t just sit back and just hope for an end to all of this shooting and all this domestic violence. We need to take action by coming together as people—united in our commitment to stop the tragic loss of the lives of our friends and neighbors and young people.”
Along with violence, Community Day will also address the devastating loss of lives caused by the Covid-19 virus. The NAACP-led Health Navigator Program of Vermilion County will provide nursing practitioners to offer free Covid testing and access to vaccinations. Also on hand will be the Wellness Truck.
