Statesboro Village Builders will host its second “Family Fun Resource Day” of 2024 on Saturday, February 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau (222 S Main Street, Statesboro). Members of the community are invited to attend a day of entertainment filled with music, interactive games and onsite resources. Kids can enjoy face painting, arts and crafts, and a bounce house. There will also be free food, books and door prizes.
“During our previous two resource day events in October and January, we served more than 1,000 families,” says Dr. LaSara Mitchell, Statesboro Village Builders Coordinator. “With each event, we’re better able to understand the diverse family units living in Statesboro and the type of resources and support they need.”
While families are enjoying the entertainment at the February 24 event, they’re encouraged to explore a variety of resources and services from over 50 vendors. There will be onsite redeemable resources including healthcare exams, vaccines, screenings, financial assistance forms, hot food, free clothing and more.
“These events have also turned out to be a great networking opportunity for vendors to share with other organizations what they do and how they can work together to better support the residents of our community,” said Mitchell. “This upcoming resource day will be our third event, and we are specifically focusing on community health awareness in conjunction with February Heart Health Month.”
Family Fun Resource Day is presented in partnership with the City of Statesboro, Hills Mortuary, Statesboro Regional Library, Restoring The Breach, LoSeED, East Georgia Healthcare Center, Statesboro Community Youth Network, Statesboro Youth Council, and Statesboro Police Department.
“When we come together and connect in positive ways, change happens and hope is inspired. Village Builders resource days are a chance for members of our community to receive what they need, and sometimes all they need is a little kindness and a helping hand,” Mitchell said.
Statesboro Village Builders was conceived in January 2023 by the City of Statesboro’s Youth Commission and Mayor Jonathan McCollar in collaboration with community stakeholders. Statesboro Village Builders aims to be a community-wide youth development program that offers a comprehensive approach to ensure that all youth in Statesboro and their families have support in becoming the best version of themselves. To learn more, visit www.statesboroga.gov/villagebuilders.
