May 26, 2009- On Saturday, May 30, more than 1,000 individuals are expected to celebrate the start of summer at Neighborhood Houses' Familiy Fun Fair. This annual event, which serves as the kick-off to Neighborhood Houses' summer programming, begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Playground Area of Fairgrounds Park (near the intersection of Vandeventer and Natural Bridge), and will run until 4:00 p.m.

Families can take advantage of the food, games, entertainment, and health screenings that will be available throughout the day. Area organizations participating in the event this year include HealthCare USA, Anointed Feet Christian Dance Academy, and National City Bank. THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

 The Family Fun Fair will provide great photo opportunities and will show that good things do happen in North City. For more information, please contact Sandy Montgomery, Development Coordinator at (314) 383-1733 or smontgomery@neighborhoodhouses.org.

About Neighborhood Houses

For nearly a century, Neighborhood Houses has been a source of support for low-income children and families of the inner core of St. Louis City. Our mission is to strengthen children, families, and communities through neighborhood-centered, character-building, life-changing programs that help create hope, health, and independence. All services aim to improve quality of life and help children and youth build the skills and confidence they need to reach their full potential. To further our mission, we provide early childhood care and education, after-school and summer programming for school-age youth, parent education programs serving young fathers and mothers, and comprehensive emergency services designed to meet the basic needs of families.