Haitian-American Community Coalition of SW Florida to host Haitian Heritage Family Fun Day May 13 at The Rock Church of Fort Myers
The Haitian-American Community Coalition of SW Florida is commemorating Haitian Heritage month by hosting a Haitian Heritage Family Fun Day Saturday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Rock Church of Fort Myers, 940 Tarpon St., Fort Myers.
The mission of HACC is to promote social justice and human rights for Haitian Americans and to give a voice to this “indivisible demographic.”
A variety of exciting activities have been scheduled, including bounce houses for the children, music and dance performances, and a special presentation by Dr. Arthur Boyer on Haitian history.
There are currently 20 vendors signed up to participate and provide on-site services that day.
If you would like to be a vendor, please contact the coalition at 239-202-8955. There is a $100 vendor registration fee. Please make checks payable to Haitian American Community Coalition of SW Florida. The mailing address is 3949 Evans Ave., Suite 304, Fort Myers.
Sponsorship donations are needed to cover the cost of a pole tent and folding chairs.
All of the sponsors will be recognized throughout the event.
Organizers anticipate about 500 to 1,000 people will be in attendance for the celebration.