Project AHA! Community Resource Fair Connects Residents to Essential Services

 

More than 60 community vendors came together for the Project AHA! Advancing Health Access Community Resource Fair on Feb. 28 at the Metroplex Event Center to provide vital resources and services to residents. 

The well-attended event offered attendees access to free haircuts, hygiene kits and health screenings, reinforcing the importance of equitable health access and community support.

Earlier in the day, the RISE Community Collaborative hosted the Project AHA! An Equity Awareness Experience Workshop. This interactive simulation allowed participants to step into the shoes of individuals navigating life with low income, providing firsthand insight into the challenges of accessing essential community services.

“The goal of Project AHA! is to break down barriers and connect individuals with the resources they need,” said Carol Holmes-Chamber, Goodwill’s Community Solutions Director. “Through the resource fair and the equity awareness workshop, we aimed to foster understanding and provide tangible support to our community.”

Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries and its partners remain committed to advancing health access and social equity through initiatives like Project AHA! The event’s success highlights the power of collaboration in creating meaningful change.