July 08, 2024

TriHealth is once again a proud sponsor of the Midwest Black Family Reunion (BFR) happening on August 17 and Sunday, August 18. Now in its 36^th year, this event is one of the biggest celebrations in the country of Black families, culture, and history. BFR features free events such as a job fair, parade, concerts, and opportunities to support local Black-owned businesses.

Here are two ways you can get involved:

• Walk in the BFR Parade
• Volunteer at the TriHealth Health Pavilion

Black Family Reunion Parade

Saturday, August 17

Time: Arrival Time: 9:00 a.m., Parade start: 10 a.m.

Location: Avondale Towne Center, 3529 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45229

TriHealth will have a float in the parade and will hand out bags of school supplies to children, while supplies last.

Please sign up here as early as possible

Parking:

• Due to very limited parking in and around the parade, volunteers are strongly encouraged to come early to secure parking in the area.     

Parade volunteers will be provided with:

• A TriHealth t-shirt (while supplies last). Details about shirt distribution will be shared with volunteers by early August
• Bottled water

What to wear?

Volunteers can wear any TriHealth logo t-shirt. We recommend you dress for hot weather and bring light items if needed.

FAQs:

Will there be water?

• Yes, we will have bottled water for volunteers at the event.

Can I bring non-TriHealth team members to walk in the parade?

• Yes, you can bring family and/or friends to walk in the parade.

Can I also volunteer at the Health Pavilion?

• Absolutely! There will be a shuttle running from Baldwin to the event at Sawyer Point on both days for volunteers. Please sign up below to volunteer at the Health Pavilion.

Midwest Black Family Reunion – Health Pavilion

When: Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18,  from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (event hours)
The hours for TriHealth’s tables are: Saturday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (please note, these are not the shifts available for sign-up, please see sign-up link below for more information)

The TriHealth Health Pavilion is in the tunnel under the Purple People Bridge (next to Butler Street). We will offer a variety of free health screenings and handout promotional items.

Please sign up here as early as possible

- Note - different shifts will be available for volunteers, see sign-up link above for more information.

Volunteers will be provided with:

• A TriHealth t-shirt (while supplies last). Details about shirt distribution will be shared with volunteers by early August.
• Bottled water
• Snacks

What to wear?

• Volunteers can wear any TriHealth logo t-shirt.
• It is expected to be hot and possibly very humid. Please dress accordingly to stay cool.

Parking at / Shuttle to BFR

• There are pay parking lots in and around Sawyer Point
• To make it convenient for volunteers, there will be a shuttle from TriHealth’s Corporate Offices at Baldwin to BFR (the schedule will be updated closer to the event).

Volunteer Check-In Area at Health Pavilion

• There will be a table for volunteers to check-in and learn what area needs volunteers
• This area will also have water, snacks, and cool storage

Contact List

In August, volunteers will receive more details regarding the parade, Health Pavilion area and information for key contacts.

What’s Next?

Please make sure you sign up to volunteer as early as possible.

Parade signup

Health Pavilion signup

More details will be shared with volunteers by early August and here on Bridge.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging team:

For parade questions: Jana Carter-Clark, Katrina Rugless

For Health Pavilion or general questions: Josh Jennings, Kitalena Mason

if you volunteer how long will you need to be @ the tables?
Posted by: Frankie Bullock on July 12, 2024
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