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Community Health Fair for residents at Eureka Gardens

Mold coming out of the vent, air not filtering and families getting sick are some of the problems people living at Eureka Gardens have experienced.

Action News Jax has been investigating problems like mold in the complex since last year. On Saturday, these residents were able to get free access to health care screenings and educating locals about financial assistance.

Instructors taught kids the importance of physical fitness and many adults were getting their blood pressure checked, learning about health care and had their vision screened.

Pastor Mark Griffin is helping residents at Eureka Gardens get the education needed to take care of themselves after living with plumbing issues, gas leaks and mold.

“This is about the people, and as we deal with the mold situation and the building’s conditions. I want to make sure Jacksonville doesn’t lose sight that it’s about people,” said Griffin said.

City leaders gave out free books to kids as a way to encourage reading. This fair is to help those underprivileged to gain access to city and federal resources.

Community partners want this event to be educational for residents to be successful in their health and financial needs.

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