10 Newark Churches Teaming Up For COVID Vaccine, Testing Clinic

NEWARK, NJ — Ten churches that have served Newark for over a century are teaming up to form Choose Healthy Life (CHL) - Team Newark, to provide COVID-19 testing and vaccinations to fight the public health crisis in communities of color.

The churches will hold a free city-wide testing and vaccination event with a preview of 2022 electric cars in Newark on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Willing Hearts Community Center, 555 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Pre-register to get tested/vaccinated here: www.Newarkvaccine.com.

According to organizers, the Choose Healthy Life (CHL) - Team Newark collaboration, now underway for eight months, is powered by a national partnership with ChooseHealthyLife.org, United Way of NYC and more than 100 churches nationwide. Learn more about the initiative here.

The participating houses of worship in Newark include Metropolitan Baptist Church, Pilgrim Baptist Church, City Hope Ministries, Bethany Baptist Church, Greater Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Jehovah-Jireh Praise and Worship Church Center, Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Clear View Baptist Church, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, and St. Marks Free Will Baptist Church.

According to a release from organizers:

“In response to recent data that shows Black and Hispanic people are among the hardest-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and less represented in testing and vaccinations, Choose Healthy Life - Team Newark is bringing the city together to get tested and vaccinated. With healthy living and community fun at the forefront, this event will emphasize the connection between healthy living and having a healthy planet by showcasing a fleet of 2022 electric cars provided by GreenFaith.org, an interfaith coalition that helps communities set an environmental example through energy conversation and public outreach. Music by Corey Anderson, along with community resources, and opportunities to learn about job opportunities will also be available.”

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