Rockford Ready Initiative Hosts the 3rd Annual SouthsideScene

Rockford Ready, a health literacy initiative led by the City of Rockford's Health and Human Services Department, is hosting their third annual SouthsideScene art and health fair this Saturday, April 20^th. In partnership with the Rockford Area Arts Council, Rockford Ready is partnering with local artists and health systems to celebrate the culture and art of our city while empowering Rockford residents to take a more active role in their health journeys.

"Our third annual SouthsideScene is an exciting event you don't want to miss out on," said Tiana McCall, Rockford Ready Community Outreach Coordinator and this Saturday's emcee. "Come join us on Saturday to eat, dance, appreciate art, celebrate community and leave feeling empowered about your health!".

SouthsideScene Information:

• Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024
• Time: 4- 7 p.m.
• Location: Guysie Jenkins Community Resource Center, 911 Michigan Ave, Rockford IL
• RSVP here

The 2024 SouthsideScene will feature music, food, talented artists - poets and painters, kids' bike giveaways, prizes, health resources and more. All Rockford residents are invited and welcome to attend the event.

For more information about SouthsideScene and Rockford Ready, please contact us at [email protected], rockfordready.org or on Facebook @RockfordReady.

About the City of Rockford's Rockford Ready Initiative:

Rockford Ready is led by the City of Rockford, in partnership with the University of Illinois Chicago, College of Medicine, Office of Health Literacy, UIC College of Medicine Rockford, as well as CURA Strategies. This program is supported by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health/Office of Minority Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.