Monday, May 09, 2011

4th Annual Peace in the Northeast March and Resource Fair

The 4th Annual Peace in the Northeast March and Resource Fair will be held on Saturday, May 14, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.


The kick-off event will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the front of the Glassell Park Senior and Community Center (3750 Verdugo Road). Starting at 11:00 a.m., participants will then march for three miles to Florence Nightingale Middle School (3311 N. Figueroa Street), to join the Community Resource Fair.

Bus transportation to and from the event will be available. Buses to join the kick-off event and Peace March will leave promptly at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of Drew/Estara, and at 9:45 a.m. at all other locations that include:
  • Washington Irving Middle School
  • Florence Nightingale Middle School
  • Burbank Middle School
  • Franklin High School
Buses will depart from the Community Resource Fair at 3:30 p.m.

The 4th Annual Peace in the Northeast March and Resource Fair is a community-driven effort that brings together local churches, schools, police, businesses, city officials, youth serving agencies, neighborhood councils, and residents who are committed to ending gang violence and promoting peace in Northeast Los Angeles.

For additional information, please contact Ben Castro at (323) 258-7878.