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28 Jun, 2026
LAS and Partners Serve 59 Newark Residents at Second Community Health and Wellness Event
NEWARK, N.J. — Lakay Accès Santé, Inc. (LAS) hosted its second Community Health and Wellness Event on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey, serving 59 community members with free health and social services. The event was held in partnership with Maranatha 7th Day Adventist Church, MEND, the Newark Health Department, Community Wellness, and Handz On Lab Solutions.
Participants received a wide range of health and social services, including:
- Health and social services navigation assistance
- Health education materials
- WIC Program information and prescreening
- Blood pressure and blood sugar screenings
- Comprehensive cardiovascular lab work screenings provided by Handz On Lab Solutions
Community giveaways included fresh produce and wellness kits covering hygiene, dental care, nutrition, mental health, and diabetes management.
Every individual who walked through our doors deserved to be seen, heard, and cared for. This event is proof of what our community can accomplish when we come together around a shared purpose.
— Lukenson François, CEO — Lakay Accès Santé, Inc.
LAS extends its deepest gratitude to each partner and volunteer who made this event possible. Maranatha 7th Day Adventist Church opened its doors and provided a welcoming space for the entire community. MEND generously supplied fresh produce distributed to participants as part of the community giveaways. The Newark Health Department and Community Wellness jointly provided WIC Program informational resources and conducted prescreening for eligible participants. Handz On Lab Solutions delivered comprehensive cardiovascular lab screenings at no cost to participants. A heartfelt thank-you also goes to every volunteer who gave their time, energy, and compassion to ensure that each of the 59 residents served felt welcomed, respected, and cared for.
This event is part of LAS's 2026 goal to reach community members where they are — through partnership — for direct health services, education, and advocacy. Interested partners and funders are encouraged to reach out.
About Lakay Accès Santé, Inc.
LAS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing equitable, culturally competent health access, navigation, and education for Haitian and underserved communities in New Jersey.
Contact: Lukenson François, CEO — lfrancois@lakayaccessante.org — www.lakayaccessante.org
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