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Committee plans large Mental Health Awareness Month event, suggests cultural features to boost attendance
Summary
The committee described a Mental Health Awareness Month event featuring roughly 50 tables of vendors and resources; members recommended adding Latino dancers and music and other culturally relevant programming to increase trust and engagement.
Sharon Jones described a Mental Health Awareness Month community event that will include approximately 50 tables of vendors and community resources to connect residents with services.
Katalina Zambrano suggested incorporating cultural elements such as Latino dancers and music to make the event more engaging and to build trust with Spanish‑speaking and Latino residents. Committee members emphasized that community presence and relationship building — not only information distribution — will improve the event’s reach and accountability.
The committee encouraged members to recruit partner groups for outreach and noted Pride in the Park on June 14, 2026 as another upcoming opportunity for participation.
