City of St. Joseph to hold Community Health and Safety Fair
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The City of St. Joseph announced it will continue its targeted neighborhood improvement initiative with an upcoming Community Health and Safety Fair.
The fair will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 6 at John Lucas Park, located at 18th and Sylvanie streets.
Anyone living in the John Lucas Park neighborhood, which spans from 15th to 22nd streets and Francis and Messanie streets, is invited to participate.
City staff from the police, fire, health and planning and community development departments, as well as other local partners, will be able to provide resources, education and neighborhood support.
Dumpsters will be provided for brush, yard waste and trash to help residents during cleanup efforts. No hazardous materials will be accepted.
The St. Joseph Fire Department will distribute free smoke detectors and batteries through donations from Home Depot and Shelter Insurance's Matt Cathey and John Anderson.
The Health Department will provide information and resources, and free pet microchips and other items will be available through Animal Services.
Community Development Departments will share information on zoning, historic areas, rental programs, dangerous buildings grant programs, building permits and business licenses.
CAP St Joe, Mosaic Life Care, Northwest Health Services, the Red Cross, Stuber Health Center, the Youth Alliance and the YWCA will also provide information and resources.
A bounce house and games will be provided for children.
The City said the Community Health and Safety Fair is intended to strengthen relationships between residents and City staff in a non-enforcement setting. This is the City's second fair, following a similar event held last fall in the College Hill Park neighborhood.
Police officers and code enforcement staff will also conduct joint neighborhood walkthroughs to identify concerns and connect residents with available resources.
The City said additional law enforcement presence, enhanced parking enforcement, cleanup efforts, weed abatement and action on vacant structures are part of the strategy to improve neighborhood conditions and quality of life.
