{"id":96816,"date":"2021-03-06T08:00:36","date_gmt":"2021-03-06T13:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=96816"},"modified":"2021-03-06T08:35:22","modified_gmt":"2021-03-06T13:35:22","slug":"fort-wayne-united-helping-citizens-stay-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2021\/03\/06\/fort-wayne-united-helping-citizens-stay-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Wayne UNITED helping citizens stay safe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Fort_Wayne_UNITED_logo.jpg\" alt=\"Fort Wayne UNITED\" width=\"505\" height=\"324\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Fort_Wayne_UNITED_logo.jpg 505w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Fort_Wayne_UNITED_logo-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>City of Fort Wayne news release for a distribution of Fort Wayne UNITED Peace of Mind Packages in the community.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Fort Wayne UNITED Helping Citizens Stay Safe<\/strong>:<br \/>\n<em>Distributing Food, COVID Safety Supplies and Presenting Forums to Allay COVID Vaccine Hesitancy<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne, Indiana (March 4, 2021) \u2013 Fort Wayne UNITED\u2019s TenPoint Coalition, in partnership with Parkview Health, will distribute Peace of Mind (POM) Packages filled with nonperishable food items and TenPoint Coalition COVID kits, which contain youth and adult masks as well as hand sanitizer, to members of the community who are struggling in these difficult times. <\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, March 13 at 9:00 a.m., those in need are encouraged to utilize this drive-thru service at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3705 S. Anthony Blvd. Please enter from Euclid Ave. Distribution will take place until supplies run out.<\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne UNITED is also partnering with Parkview Health and the Allen County Health Department to offer two virtual forums to provide information about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines and how to receive a vaccine. The forums will take place on Friday, March 5 and Thursday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. on the Fort Wayne UNITED Facebook page: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FortWayneUNITED\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">facebook.com\/FortWayneUNITED<\/a>. Guests will include Health Commissioner Dr. Matthew Sutter, officials from Parkview Health and Joe Jordan, Fort Wayne UNITED co-chair and Boys &#038; Girls Clubs President and CEO. <\/p>\n<p>Several area churches, organizations and individuals have donated items for the POM Packages and have volunteered to pack boxes for the distribution event, including Parkview Health, The Chapel, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Pathway Community Church, Headwaters Church, Trinity English Lutheran Church, St. Michael Lutheran Church and Northeast Indiana Neighborhood Engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne UNITED is a Mayoral initiative that places two national efforts, Cities United and My Brother&#8217;s Keeper, under one umbrella. It is designed to answer the call to enhance opportunities, advance youth advocacy and help create a safer city for all, but more specifically for black men and boys. By bringing together a group of passionate and committed leaders, the initiative will educate, inform and engage the community in an effort to make positive change one neighborhood at a time.<\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne UNITED\u2019s vision is for every black male in Fort Wayne to be respected and valued with an opportunity to reach their full potential. The mission is to advocate for and implement policies, practices and procedures to ensure equity and opportunity for black fathers, brothers and sons at home, work, school, and the community through collaborative efforts.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/tag\/fort-wayne-united\/\">Read more Fort Wayne UNITED posts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/2009_05_29_header.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The TinCaps fireworks on May 29, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='5d560cbe942f21d37752fdad3dfba162' data-image-id=\"2076\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/2009_05_29_header.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/thumbs\/thumbs_2009_05_29_header.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/05\/29 - TinCaps fireworks\" data-description=\"The TinCaps fireworks on May 29, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/05\/29 - TinCaps fireworks\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/05\/29 - TinCaps fireworks\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"2076\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/thumbs\/thumbs_2009_05_29_header.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/aerialviewcore36in.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Aerial View rendering of the Parkview Regional Medical Center, under construction. 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Photo taken May 13, 2010.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='5d560cbe942f21d37752fdad3dfba162' data-image-id=\"5332\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/131131.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_131131.jpg\" data-title=\"2010\/05\/13: Mayor Tom Henry\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry at the Share the Road press conference.  Photo taken May 13, 2010.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2010\/05\/13: Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2010\/05\/13: Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"5332\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_131131.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/131135.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry at the Share the Road press conference.  Photo taken May 13, 2010.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='5d560cbe942f21d37752fdad3dfba162' data-image-id=\"5333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/131135.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_131135.jpg\" data-title=\"2010\/05\/13: Mayor Tom Henry\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry at the Share the Road press conference.  Photo taken May 13, 2010.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2010\/05\/13: Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2010\/05\/13: Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"5333\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_131135.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/131139.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Wayne Township Trustee Rick Stevenson at the Share the Road press conference. Photo taken May 13, 2010.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='5d560cbe942f21d37752fdad3dfba162' data-image-id=\"5334\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/131139.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_131139.jpg\" data-title=\"2010\/05\/13: Wayne Township Trustee Rick Stevenson\" data-description=\"Wayne Township Trustee Rick Stevenson at the Share the Road press conference. Photo taken May 13, 2010.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2010\/05\/13: Wayne Township Trustee Rick Stevenson\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2010\/05\/13: Wayne Township Trustee Rick Stevenson\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"5334\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_131139.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/131146.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry at the Share the Road press conference.  Photo taken May 13, 2010.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='5d560cbe942f21d37752fdad3dfba162' data-image-id=\"5335\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/131146.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_131146.jpg\" data-title=\"2010\/05\/13: Mayor Tom Henry\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry at the Share the Road press conference.  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Courtesy photo.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='5d560cbe942f21d37752fdad3dfba162' data-image-id=\"5493\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/mike_packnett.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/thumbs\/thumbs_mike_packnett.jpg\" data-title=\"Mike Packnett\" data-description=\"Mike Packnett, Parkview Health CEO. Courtesy photo.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Mike Packnett\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Mike Packnett\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"5493\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/thumbs\/thumbs_mike_packnett.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/cancer_care_awards.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Parkview\u2019s Comprehensive Cancer Center third-annual Cancer Care Awards which honor the dedication, determination, innovation, sacrifices, and courage of those whose efforts improve the quality of life for people who have cancer. From left to right: Kristi Johnston, Debbie A. Johnston Foundation; Rae Gonterman, RN, MSN, NE-BC, senior vice president, Parkview Health Cancer Service Line; and Beth Goldsmith.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='5d560cbe942f21d37752fdad3dfba162' data-image-id=\"6182\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/cancer_care_awards.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/thumbs\/thumbs_cancer_care_awards.jpg\" data-title=\"Parkview Cancer Care Awards\" data-description=\"Parkview\u2019s Comprehensive Cancer Center third-annual Cancer Care Awards which honor the dedication, determination, innovation, sacrifices, and courage of those whose efforts improve the quality of life for people who have cancer. From left to right: Kristi Johnston, Debbie A. Johnston Foundation; Rae Gonterman, RN, MSN, NE-BC, senior vice president, Parkview Health Cancer Service Line; and Beth Goldsmith.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Parkview Cancer Care Awards\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Parkview Cancer Care Awards\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"6182\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/thumbs\/thumbs_cancer_care_awards.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/mirro_center.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The Mirro Family Research and Education Center which will be built on the Parkview Regional Medical Center campus. Courtesy image.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='5d560cbe942f21d37752fdad3dfba162' data-image-id=\"6469\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/mirro_center.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/thumbs\/thumbs_mirro_center.jpg\" data-title=\"The Mirro Family Research and Education Center\" data-description=\"The Mirro Family Research and Education Center which will be built on the Parkview Regional Medical Center campus. 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