Over 40 organizations, nonprofits set to take part in Family Health Festival [Video]

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra is one of the many community partners participating in an upcoming family health festival.

Michael Escobar, program coordinator with the Office of the District Health Officer for Northern Nevada Public Health, and Ravyn Smith, senior vice president of marketing and development for the United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra, stopped by Morning Break to share why this event is important for the health of our community.

The family health festival takes place Saturday, Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Hug High School. It provides an opportunity for the community to connect to a variety of local education, employment, food, health, housing, safety and transportation resources.