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Commission reviews recent and upcoming outreach: Eid al‑Adha, Pride, Juneteenth and food distribution
Summary
Commissioners reported on recent large community events — including an Eid al‑Adha celebration with about 500 attendees — ongoing Pride and Juneteenth participation, Party in the Park volunteer slots, and a Coralville Food Pantry Healthy Kids IO distribution for eligible households.
Commissioners reviewed recent outreach and upcoming opportunities to represent the Iowa City Human Rights Commission at community events, and staff provided volunteer sign‑up details for summer outreach tables.
Commissioner Mendesh Shannon reported the commission’s June 8 Eid al‑Adha celebration drew more than 500 attendees and included partnerships with the police and fire departments and local vendors. “We had more than 500 people showing up,” she said, describing the event as “heartwarming” and…
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