ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Neighborhood Baptist Church in Alexandria is inviting the public to a Community Information Resource Day on Monday, November 17. The was event organized by local community activist Alisha Jackson and will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, located at 1719 Kelly Street.

Organizers said 22 vendors will be available to offer a variety of services, including utility and housing assistance, as well as mental health and substance abuse awareness resources.

Pastor Johnnie Johnson said the goal is to make sure people know help is available.

“The Bible tells us that people perish for lack of knowledge. And knowledge is not only in the Bible, because yes, we want to know the knowledge of the Bible, but we also want people to know the resources that are available f

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