Downtown Gastonia event increases access to resources

Gaston County Public Health and Disability Rights of North Carolina hosted its annual event, “Walk and Roll Together, Gaston/Caminemos y Rodemos Juntos Gaston,” in downtown Gastonia on Saturday.

This was the second year the event has been held.

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The event’s purpose was to inform and provide assistance to the community, specifically the Latino community.

The event was free and featured a cultural celebration, 2K walk, entertainment, food, and more.

Non-profit and civic organizations were also at the event to discuss its community resources with those in attendance.

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