03 11 <strong>2017</strong> www.careresource.org Care Resource and the Food-<strong>for</strong>-Life Network, Inc. are honored to announce their partnership with the 9 Mile Music Festival in together eliminating malnutrition and improving upon the health and overall quality of life of South Florida’s communities in need over the holidays. In addition to the purchases of concert tickets <strong>for</strong> the 9 Mile Music Festival happening March 11, <strong>2017</strong>, an event that will feature per<strong>for</strong>mances by reggae icons Julian Marley, Capleton, Sizzla and more, concert-goers must first donate four non-perishable food items such as beans, grits, pastas or cans of vegetables to the Food For Life Network’s food bank located on the second floor of Care Resource’s midtown Miami office located at 3510 Biscayne Boulevard. After the donation, the concert attendee will receive a token showing that the donation was made, to show at the entrance of the concert. A Subsidiary of Care Resource ELIMINATING MALNUTRITION OVER THE HOLIDAYS ABOUT THE 9 MILE MUSIC FESTIVAL The 9 Mile Music Festival began in 1993 as a musical testament by Cedella Marley Booker to the life and philosophy of her son, world renowned artist Bob Marley. Though the Festival has changed names several times over the last two decades, it remains inclusive and welcoming of all <strong>for</strong>ms of music including Reggae, R&B, Urban, Latino and many other various sounds. To further promote this initiative and to kick off the food-drive, Julian Marley, son of reggae legend Bob Marley and Grammy award nominated, roots-reggae musician, singer-songwriter and producer already made his first donation where he was joined by Richard Booker, Bob Marley’s Brother and Director of Nine Mile Festival. According to Marley, “Together we can make a difference <strong>for</strong> those who are less <strong>for</strong>tunate. United we stand, divided we fall.” “Food-<strong>for</strong>-Life Network, Inc. serves between 30-99 clients a day. Grocery packages are provided free of charge <strong>for</strong> our clients. Each one contains seven days’ worth of food. Home delivered meals and groceries are available <strong>for</strong> those who qualify. Clients with dependent children are provided additional food items to allow them to feed their dependent children, ensuring adequate food <strong>for</strong> the HIV infected parent.” - Valjean Brookins, Food Services Supervisor with the Food <strong>for</strong> Life Network. “At Care Resource, we are most inspired by the ability to bring much needed services to vulnerable families and individuals. Our dedicated providers go the extra mile each day to be welcoming, thorough and compassionate as they improve health care in our community. This unique collaboration helps the agency reach greater audiences and further bring meaning to “healthcare from the heart” every day.” – Jonathan Welsh, Marketing and Development, Care Resource. 20 / HEALTHY <strong>MIAMI</strong>
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