TMJF and Teleperformance Partner to Help 800 Families in Columbus
On May 5, 2017, NFL Pro Bowl Safety Malcolm Jenkins and The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation hosted its third Get Ready Fest™ outreach event in Columbus, Ohio with partners Feed the Children, Teleperformance and PrimaryOne Health. This walk-up event provided 800 hundred (pre-identified) Columbus families each with 25-pounds of food, 10-pounds of essential health and wellness products, a box of Avon products, including makeup, jewelry and perfume; and access to resources and services that improve the health status of families experiencing financial, social and cultural barriers, such as: free adult and children’s health screenings; dental health information; education and social service information relating to GED, job training; and senior and veteran support services. The event also included a children’s resource area - including a petting zoo, new children’s books, haircuts, face painting, and snacks.