Mt. Vernon NAACP

06/03/2026

We were happy to present our past President, Mr. James Malone and “The Crew” a contribution towards their upcoming BBQ Fundraiser being held this Friday June 5th at Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

The walk may be over, but the conversation continues.

Thank you, Mt. Vernon, for showing up, supporting one another, and helping bring awareness to the importance of mental health. Together, we are building a stronger, healthier community. 💚

05/30/2026

As we conclude today’s Mental Health Awareness 5K Walk, the Mt. Vernon NAACP would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make this event a success.

Thank you to every participant who walked, ran, donated, encouraged others, or simply showed up in support of mental health awareness. Your presence helped demonstrate the power of community and the importance of continuing conversations surrounding mental health.

A special thank you to SSM Health Illinois for providing hydration stations along the route and helping ensure our participants stayed safe and hydrated throughout the event.

Thank you to FOOD for the SOUL for serving our community with delicious food and refreshments and for being a valued partner in today’s event.

We are especially grateful to our volunteers, whose time, energy, and dedication helped everything run smoothly from start to finish. Events like this would not be possible without your willingness to serve.

Finally, we would like to recognize Trenda S Meyer, Chair of the Mt. Vernon NAACP Restoration & Resilience Committee, whose vision, leadership, and hard work helped bring this event to life. Your commitment to promoting wellness, resilience, and community engagement made today’s event possible.

Together, we took meaningful steps toward raising awareness, encouraging healing, and strengthening our community. Thank you, Mt. Vernon, for showing up and showing support. 💚

05/30/2026

For those who would still like to complete the walk, the route will remain open until 4:00 PM. Please note that hydration stations along the route will no longer be available after 12:30 PM, so be sure to bring water or another beverage to stay hydrated while walking.

Also, don’t forget to stop by and support Chammie’s Food for the Soul, who will be on-site selling delicious food and cold drinks throughout the remainder of the afternoon.

05/30/2026

💚 WE’RE OFF! 💚

The 5K is officially underway, and it’s a beautiful morning to come together for an important cause! Participants are already on the course showing their support for Mental Health Awareness and helping us remind our community that no one has to face life’s challenges alone.

If you haven’t made it out yet, there’s still time to join us! Registration is FREE, and we’ll be at the White Pavilion by the soccer fields to help direct participants and answer any questions.

Thank you to everyone who is walking, running, volunteering, and supporting this event. Let’s continue making strides for mental health, one step at a time! 💚🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏽‍♀️

05/30/2026

Tomorrow is the day! 💚

We’re excited to come together as a community for a morning of connection, wellness, and support. If you plan to participate, please take a moment to scan the QR code below and complete the participant waiver before the event.

The starting point will be the White Pavilion by the soccer field. Our volunteers will be on-site to help direct participants and answer any questions you may have.

Thank you for joining us as we raise awareness and show our commitment to mental health and community well-being. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

📍 Start Location: White Pavilion by the Soccer Field
📝 Participant Waiver: Scan the QR Code Below
💚 Registration is Free
👕 If you did not purchase an event t-shirt, please wear green in support of Mental Health Awareness.

05/28/2026

5K T-Shirt Pickup Reminder 💚

If you ordered a 5K t-shirt, please make sure to pick it up TODAY before 5 PM at Wilford’s, they will be closed tomorrow.

📍 Times Square Mall - 3917 Broadway (in between Shoe Sensation & Ashley Furniture)

Thank you again to everyone supporting Mental Health Awareness, we can’t wait to see you Saturday! 🏃🏽‍♀️💚