Community organizations provide support to area unhoused residents

JANS – The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health, in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Rho Lambda Omega Chapter; Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Jackson Alumni Chapter; and H.E.A.L. Mississippi, provided care and essential support to the unhoused clients of the Opportunity Center Day Shelter in Jackson, MS. 

On Feb. 15, volunteers hosted Breakfast & Blooms. Opportunity Center clients were served a hot/hearty brunch and received non-perishable food items, hygiene products, and free haircuts. In addition to these services, attendees were given access to vital health and wellness resources. This initiative aligns with the Institute’s mission to address health disparities and improve the well-being of marginalized communities by ensuring access to necessities and health resources. 

Other event supporters included the Jackson Heart Study, Western Hinds County Young Professionals, Inc., and the DJ Rafe Experience. 

For more information about the Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health and its ongoing community initiatives, visit www.minority-institute.org.