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Covid Testing, Free Groceries, PPE at Elks Lodge Thurs, Feb 4

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There will be a free COVID-19 testing event next week at the Henderson Elks Lodge. People who get tested also will receive free groceries and personal protective equipment. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, according to Lucette Mercer, deputy director for GRRO, which is sponsoring the event in partnership with the local Elks Lodge.

Green Rural Redevelopment, Inc. (GRRO) will be overseeing the testing and PPE distribution during the daylong event. The Elks Lodge is located at 326 W. Rockspring St. Free transportation is available to those who need it. Call 803.207.6511 to schedule a ride.

Because of continued high numbers of COVID-19 cases in Vance County, resulting in increased hospitalizations and deaths, the two organizations teamed up to host the event, Mercer said. Local health officials recommend observing CDC guidelines. Knowing your COVID-19 status is important, since transmission can occur even when symptoms are not present. Even with the distribution of the vaccine, getting tested and knowing your COVID status are very important for your safety and the safety of those around you, Mercer stated in information from GRRO, a non-profit group that strives to reduce poverty, food insecurity and chronic health conditions in underserved communities.

Testing and food and PPE distribution will be provided through drive-up service with minimal contact, in accordance with all precautions recommended for the prevention of the spread of the virus, Mercer noted.

Contact Mercer at 303.912.2520 or email lucettem@grronc.org to learn more.

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Free COVID Testing, Food & PPE Distribution in Henderson Dec. 11

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-Information courtesy Green Rural Redevelopment, Inc.

On Friday, December 11, a COVID-19 community testing and resource distribution event will be held from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at The Courtyards I&II, Woods I apartment complex located at 500 South Cooper Drive in Henderson. This day-long event brings FREE, safe COVID-19 testing, free groceries for families and free personal protection equipment (PPE) to the residents in the area.

As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout North Carolina, it’s more important than ever to get tested for COVID-19. People need to know their COVID status before celebrating the holidays. This is an important way to protect your health and the health of the ones you love.

Testing and distributions will be provided through drive-up service, with minimal or no-contact, in accordance with all precautions recommended for the prevention of the spread of the virus. Multiple testing bays will be operational throughout the day.

Broadening its commitment to the health and wellbeing of rural North Carolina, GRRO’s Healing Hearts @ Home Program formed a community health initiative partnership with other organizations and agencies serving the county. Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, Duke Health, Groundwater Solutions, Inc. and Genesis Project1 are pleased to join The Courtyards I&II, Woods I Apartment Complex to bring this important event to Henderson.

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Warren COVID-19 Testing & Resource Distribution Event – Oct. 30

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-Press Release, Green Rural Redevelopment, Inc. 

On Friday, October 30, 2020, a COVID-19 community testing and resource distribution event will be held from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Warren County Armory Civic Center located at 501 US Highway 158 Business East in Warrenton.

As of the end of September, Warren County is seeing a 1.8% rate of COVID-19 infections among the residents. This is a high rate of infections, and in our rural community, the impact is enormous. This day-long event brings FREE, safe COVID-19 testing, free groceries for families and free personal protection equipment (PPE) to the residents of Warren County.

Broadening its commitment to the health and well-being of Warren County, GRRO’s Healing Hearts @ Home Program formed a community health initiative partnership with other organizations and agencies serving the county: Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, Duke Health, Warren County Public Health, Groundwater Solutions, Inc. (Genesis Project), Warren County and the Warren County Branch of the NAACP.

To further help people impacted by the Coronavirus, Warren County residents who get tested at the event will also receive free groceries, PPE and access to a wide range of support services. Testing and distributions will be provided through drive-up service, with minimal or no-contact, in accordance with all precautions recommended for the prevention of the spread of the virus.

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Town Talk 10/26/20: GRRO, Partners Offer Free COVID-19 Testing This Week

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Lucette Mercer, deputy director of Green Rural Redevelopment, Inc. (GRRO), appeared on WIZS Town Talk Monday at 11 a.m.

Mercer announced that free COVID-19 community testing and resource distribution events will be held this week in Vance, Granville and Warren County.

On Wednesday, October 28, 2020, COVID-19 testing will be held from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the public parking lot on the corner of Chestnut St. and Breckenridge St. in downtown Henderson.

On Thursday, October 29, testing will be held from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Greater New Hope Baptist Church drive-thru parking lot located at 515 Raleigh Street in Oxford.

Finally, on Friday, October 30, testing will be held from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Warren County Armory Civic Center located at 501 US Highway 158 Business East in Warrenton.

Residents tested at the event will also receive free groceries, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and access to support services. Testing and distributions will be provided through drive-up service, with minimal or no-contact.

These scheduled events are possible through GRRO’s Healing Hearts @ Home Program’s community health initiative partnership with Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, Duke Health, Warren County Public Health, Groundwater Solutions, Inc. (Genesis Project), Warren County and the Warren County Branch of the NAACP.

In Vance County, Mercer said Henderson City Councilmember Marion Brodie Williams has been instrumental in bringing the testing event to fruition.

“Councilmember Brodie Williams has been really helpful with putting the partnership together between Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, GRRO and the Genesis Project 1/Groundwater Solutions, Inc., which is the Charlotte-based organization contracted for doing COVID testing across the state,” said Mercer. “She has been helpful in getting us access to facilities and the cooperation of the City of Henderson, fire and police departments in assisting with managing traffic and getting resources together.”

Remarking on the significance of testing events that also serve as resource distributions, Mercer stated, “The COVID numbers are going up in the state of NC and nationwide. There are serious limitations to the resources that are available to the more rural areas. We really want people to understand how important it is that they are aware of their COVID-19 status and to know that there are support services available to them should they become infected.”

For additional information on GRRO and its mission, please visit www.grronc.org.

To hear the interview in its entirety, go to WIZS.com and click on Town Talk.

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Granville COVID-19 Testing & Resource Distribution Event – Oct. 29

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100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL

-Press Release, Green Rural Redevelopment, Inc. 

On Thursday, October 29, 2020, a COVID-19 community testing and resource distribution event will be held from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Greater New Hope Baptist Church drive-thru parking lot located at 515 Raleigh Street in Oxford.

As of the end of September, Granville County is seeing a 2.9% rate of COVID-19 infections among the residents. This is a higher rate than the average in North Carolina, and in our rural community, the impact is enormous. This day-long event brings FREE, safe COVID-19 testing, free groceries for families and free personal protection equipment (PPE) to the residents of Granville County.

Broadening its commitment to the health and well-being of Granville County, GRRO’s Healing Hearts @ Home Program formed a community health initiative partnership with other organizations and agencies serving the county: Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, Duke Health, Granville Vance Public Health, Groundwater Solutions, Inc. (Genesis Project), Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Greater Joy Baptist Church and the Oxford Housing Authority.

To further help people impacted by the Coronavirus, Granville County residents who get tested at the event will also receive free groceries, PPE and access to a wide range of support services. Testing and distributions will be provided through drive-up service, with minimal or no-contact, in accordance with all precautions recommended for the prevention of the spread of the virus.

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Henderson COVID-19 Testing & Resource Distribution Event – Oct. 28

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100.1 FM ~ 1450 AM ~ WIZS, Your Community Voice ~ Click to LISTEN LOCAL

-Press Release, Green Rural Redevelopment, Inc. 

On Wednesday, October 28, 2020, a COVID-19 community testing and resource distribution event will be held from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the public parking lot on the corner of Chestnut St. and Breckenridge St. in downtown Henderson. Councilwoman Marion Brodie Williams has partnered with Green Rural Redevelopment, Inc. (GRRO) and Cardinal Innovations Healthcare to bring this important event to Vance County.

As of the end of September, Vance County is seeing a 2.4% rate of COVID-19 infections among the residents. This is a higher rate than the average in North Carolina, and in our rural community, the impact is enormous. This day-long event brings FREE, safe COVID-19 testing, free groceries for families and free personal protection equipment (PPE) to the residents of Vance County.

Broadening its commitment to the health and well-being of Vance County, GRRO’s Healing Hearts @ Home Program formed a community health initiative partnership with other organizations and agencies serving the county: Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, Duke Health, Granville Vance Public Health, Groundwater Solutions, Inc. (Genesis Project), Franklin-Vance-Warren Opportunity, Inc., City of Henderson Fire & Police and the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments.

To further help people impacted by the Coronavirus, Vance County residents who get tested at the event will also receive free groceries, PPE and access to a wide range of support services. Testing and distributions will be provided through drive-up service, with minimal or no-contact, in accordance with all precautions recommended for the prevention of the spread of the virus.