Friday, August 19, 2011

Faith Leaders Promote Empowerment in Mosby Court


WHO:
Richmond Police Faith Leaders Partnership
Richmond Police Department
Mosby Court Tenant Council
Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority Police

WHAT:
Mosby Court Community Day

WHEN:
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20

WHERE:
Mosby Court, 1973 Accommodation St.

BACKGROUND:
The Richmond Police Faith Leaders Partnership is working to be one of the Department’s key community policing resources. Chief Bryan T. Norwood established the Faith Leaders Partnership in May 2010.

The Faith Leaders Partnership is taking its message of prayer and empowerment to communities throughout the city. The first community day was held in Hillside Court. The Faith Leaders Partnership is now focusing on Mosby Court. Their focus began with a walk-through on Tuesday, Aug. 9.

On Saturday, Mosby Court residents will have the opportunity to participate in health screenings as well as receive information on parenting resources and education opportunities. School supplies also will be distributed to neighborhood children.