CHOW - Community Health Outreach Workers

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For Immediate Release From Lewis T. Hickson, Exec. Dir

(313) 963-3352 Community Health Outreach Workers

COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKERS (CHOW) SPONSOR FREE HEALTH FAIR AND GOSPEL CONCERT AUGUST 16

On Saturday, August 16, 2008, from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Community Health Outreach Workers (CHOW) will sponsor an exciting, free Health Fair and Gospel concert at Greater Apostolic Faith Temple, 4735 W. Fort Street in Detroit. Headlining the memorable evening will be the music of renowned artist Mark Holley & One-A-Chord, Inc.

The public is welcome and encouraged to attend this unique event titled “Bridging the Gap between Faith and Community”, which will include wonderful gospel music, health screenings, HIV testing, free giveaways and Zumba workshop training.

“We are excited to be able to present an evening that addresses two important aspects of people’s lives—faith and good health,” stated Lewis T. Hickson, executive director of the Community Health Outreach Workers (CHOW). “We are offering this unique life-altering event to develop awareness and mobilize faith members to take action regarding the critical health concerns in the Detroit African American community. Please join us for useful health information as well as enjoying the sounds of some of the top Gospel artists.”

In addition to Mark Holley & One-A-Chord, other Gospel artists that will be performing for the enjoyment of guests are Stephanie Pride and Worshippers United, Eric Deon—the Superman of Gospel, Breath of Praise, Shana Wilson and praise and worship by Lisa Gittens.

CHOW is a Detroit nonprofit organization with the mission of addressing the most serious health issues affecting society by building collaborative coalitions, conducting trainings, promoting best practices and developing culturally responsive risk awareness, education and prevention interventions locally and nationally.

For more information about CHOW or this exciting August 16 health and gospel event, please call CHOW at (313) 963-3352.

Welcome to CHOW

Our mission is to address the most serious health issues affecting society by building collaborative coalitions, conducting trainings, promoting best practices and developing culturally responsive risk awareness, education and prevention interventions for local, state, and national communities at risk due to sexual behavior, drug use, homelessness, poverty or mental impairment; facilitating equal access without regard to race, religion, gender, health status or sexual orientation.

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