The Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. (CFCAA) will host the Hurricane Emergency Leadership & Preparedness (H.E.L.P.) Program Community Outreach and Fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 9, in Williston.
The event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Park, 116 N. Main St., and is organized by community partners and local leaders to raise awareness and support for preparedness, response, and recovery efforts related to hurricanes and other natural disasters.
Proceeds will directly benefit CFCAA and its work to provide emergency supplies, temporary housing, and disaster recovery services to individuals and families in Alachua, Levy and Marion counties.
Event highlights include:
- Free hurricane supply bags for the first 100 households
- Community resource vendors
- Giveaways and preparedness information
- “Battle of the Chiefs” Dunk Tank featuring:
• Cedar Key Chief of Police Edwin Jenkins
• Williston Chief of Police Mike Rolls
Just $5 for 3 throws — all for a great cause
Confirmed donors and vendors include Princess Portable Toilets, Renasant Bank, AMVETS Post 88, AMVETS Post 444, City of Cedar Key Police Department, City of Williston Police Department, Farm Credit of Florida, ServiceMaster Professional Services Citrus County, For Shore/Mainstreet Mercantile, Anchor Amusement Co., Rotary Club of Williston, Center for Independent Living, Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. and Meridian Healthcare Disaster Recovery Team.
Sponsorship and vendor table opportunities are available. Interested businesses and organizations may contact Judi Yaeger at 352-538-3893 for more information.