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Pennsbury LYFT/United Way Announces “Building Community: Open Hearts, Open Minds” Free Multi-Cultural, Multi-Faith Event

Pennsbury LYFT, a program of the United Way of Bucks County, is pleased to announce a free event designed to help open people’s minds about those who may be different from them. In conjunction with passing along its message of helping our youth make good choices, good friends, and a positive contribution to our communities, LYFT hopes to help prepare our youth to live in today’s global world. In order to succeed and be happy, LYFT believes its youth need to develop a better understanding of those with varied cultures and faiths. This event is targeted toward youth in grades 6 – 12, their parents, and any adults interested in learning about various cultures.

This free event will take place on Sun., March 3rd from 12:30 to approximately 2 pm at the First United Methodist Church of Fairless Hills located at 840 Trenton Road, next to the Children’s House. During the first half hour, guests are invited to sample foods representative of varied cultures, and enjoy music and dance.

From 1 to 2 pm, presentations will be given by Rabbi Howard Cove of Congregation Kol Emet, Community Outreach Director Tasheen Kahn of the Zubaida Foundation of Lower Makefield, Timothy Philpot of Pennsbury LYFT, and Pastor Lee of Templo Internacional de Restaracion (Temple of International Restoration). Pastor Vicki Allen of First United Methodist Church will summarize the presentations, and hopefully attendees will see that we share more similarities than differences. There will be ample time for questions and answers afterwards.

Pennsbury LYFT is a community prevention coalition dedicated to reducing substance abuse and encouraging positive choices among students from Lower Makefield, Yardley, Falls and Tullytown, the municipalities that comprise the Pennsbury School District. Its goal is to help students, primarily in grades 6-12, choose not to drink, take drugs, or smoke. It sponsors school and community awareness events and encourages our youth to give back. LYFT welcomes parents, businesses, civic and religious groups to join our coalition of schools, local governments and police. LYFT has an active youth group; new members are always welcome. For more information, please contact us at lyft@uwbucks.org.

The United Way of Bucks County advances the common good and creates better lives for everyone. Throughout the county, it has funded 50 programs at 32 nonprofit agencies to improve people’s lives and build a stable community by investing in the building blocks of a good life: quality education, stable income, and good health. Visit www.uwbucks.org for more information.

LYFT would appreciate your helping spread the word about our “Building Community: Open Hearts, Open Minds” event and invites the community to learn something new, dispel some misconceptions, and meet new people.