Community in Action Festival 2025: Powering Up for a Healthier, Wealthier Future
May 17, 2025 12:00PM-4:00PMWhat to Expect
Free Public Health and Wealth Community Resource Event
Cobbs Creek Park | 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19143
The Community in Action Festival is a vibrant celebration of health, wealth, and empowerment. This unique event brings together community members, organizations, and experts to explore the connections between wellness and financial growth. Through engaging workshops, live entertainment, resource fairs, and hands-on activities, the festival inspires actionable steps toward building healthier and more prosperous lives. Join us as we unite for a day of fun, learning, and impactful change!
This event is being brought to you by Community Hero Action Group, PA Representative Joanna McClinton, and other partner organizations.
Attendee Activities
We are thrilled to announce that our festival will feature a variety of fun activities and entertainment for all attendees including:
- Stilt walkers: watch in awe as our talented performers navigate the festival grounds on stilts, showcasing their incredible balance and agility.
- Henna painters: add a touch of artistry to your festival experience with beautiful henna designs created by our skilled artists.
- DJ: dance the day away to the hottest beats and latest tunes spun by our talented DJ.
- Stilt Walker will defying the heights and mesmerizing all attendees.
- Free food and snacks
We believe that festivals are about bringing people together and celebrating the diversity and creativity of our community. With so many activities and entertainment options, we hope to create an unforgettable experience for all attendees.
Basketball Clinic
An awesome opportunity to learn the basics or improve skills. Perfect for agest 8-18 years old. Powered by Philadelphia Youth Basketball.
Building the Bloc Block Party
Non-partisan civic organizations to share information about voting rights, dates, and other important information. Step right up to one of our kiosks to check your voting registration kiosks to check your status or register to vote on the spot. Paper registration and mail-in-ballot applications will also be available. Fun civic engagement games will capture the attention for all.
- Black Voters Matter
- Community Hero Action Group
- Philadelphia NAACP
Hero (Health) Clinic
The Hero Health Clinic will be providing valuable services like blood pressure and glucose checks. from trusted names, as well as information and resources from various organizations like.
Regular blood pressure and glucose checks can help individuals monitor their risk for conditions like hypertension and diabetes, and take steps to manage these conditions if necessary. These services can help individuals take better care of their health and prevent or manage health problems.
Overall, it’s important for healthcare providers and organizations to work together to provide comprehensive and accessible healthcare services, and it’s great to see Hero Health Clinic doing just that.
Kids Zone
This year’s kids Zone has incorporated the playground at Cobbs Creek Park and a fun bouncy house and huge fun inflatables for kids to burn off some energy. Be sure to check out the sidewalk chalk drawing area which is a creative outlet for kiddos. Activities are rounded out by the African drummer ensemble that will provide short lessons throughout the day which is a unique opportunity for kids to learn about music and culture. Overall, the kids zone is a great place for families to spend time together and enjoy the event. Be sure to check out the details on the Kids Sports Clinics below!!!
Open Mic Hour
- Family Friendly Open Mic
Medicaid Enrollment Clinic
Receive guidance and support with questions or concerns about Medicaid re-enrollment and re-enrollment..
Photo ID Clinic
We have brought together a cohort of diverse
We will:
- Request and pay for those documents needed to obtain your ID
- Figure out what documents you need to get your ID
- Make sure you are 100% ready to vote!
We can help you get:
- Documents that show who you are (examples: birth certificate, name change records, naturalization certificate)
- A copy of your Social Security card
- Proof of where you live
- Free ride to the DMV or Social Security office
- Your ID
Soccer Clinic
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TYNECIA WILSON, M.Ed.
THE HEALTHY WEALTHY FRIEND | MISS PHILADELPHIA 2024
Festival Host
A proud West Philadelphia native of Carribean descent is a dynamic leader, storyteller, and advocate. With an infectious spirit and drive to inspire others, Tynecia Wilson is a vibrant force in her community, embodying the balance of health, wealth, and joy.
Experienced and highly dedicated individual with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in Educational Leadership, Fitness Training, Bilingual Communications, Spanish, and English. Strong education professional with a Bachelor’s degree focused on Spanish Language and Literature from Temple University, and a Master’s degree in Advocacy and Organizational Development.
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