Community Care Day held Friday at One City

At noon Friday, One City in Cape Girardeau hosted a free lunch, health services and community infosessions in honor of "Community Care Day."

Volunteers from Salvation Army joined the day's events at the organization's headquarters at 610 Independence St., where locals enjoyed fresh, hot pizza before receiving information about a variety of community-oriented services.

Among others, those present serving refreshments included Pat Carter of the Salvation Army and Christina Cheek, whose husband, pastor Brett Cheek of LaCroix Church, helped lead the community in prayer during Thursday's day of prayer celebration at Lynwood Baptist Church.

About a dozen different stations were set up, tables heavy with brochures, cards and information, representing various sectors of community outreach.

"Our mission is to break down the barriers of racial and socioeconomic divide," said MaKenya Owens, work life and community coordinator for One City.

Organizers and volunteers pose for a group photo. Pictured are, from left, Christina Cheek, Taylor Smith and MaKenya Owens.Michael Leifer

Pointing to an unfinished side of the building, Owens said One City plans to remodel and develop, continuing to convert the former warehouse into a valuable community resource.

"This building is where God led us to, so I don't think we'll feel the need to move anytime soon," Owens said.