Peach State Health Plan holds Back to School Bash & Resource Fair
Community Relations Representative for Peach State Health Plan, Tameeka Daniels, gives more information about Peach State Health Plan. ESPN analyst and former NFL player, Harry Douglas, talks about the opportunity of giving to the youth of Albany.
ALBANY, Ga. – Peach State Health Plan gave the Albany youth all the resources they need to start the new school year.
On Saturday, July 22, the Peach State Health Plan hosted their Back to School Bash and Resource Fair.
Community Relations Representative for Peach State Health Plan, Tameeka Daniels, gives more information about Peach State Health Plan.
“Peach State Health Plan is a Medicaid healthcare management organization for families here in the state of Georgia. Our goal is to ensure that we get our families healthy. So, by doing that, we have a community outreach sector, and we try make sure that we connect with our community and engage in the community,” said Tameeka Daniels, Community Relations Representative for Peach State Health Plan.
ESPN analyst and former NFL player, Harry Douglas, talks about the opportunity of giving to the youth of Albany.
“I know there a lot of cities that may be bigger than Albany, Georgia, but I consider everyone on the same playing field. My wife has family down is this area that owns a restaurant that has been here for a very long time. A lot of my friends that I grew up with, went to college with, they’re from this area. So, to be able to be here with peach state health plan, to provide these services and to give these young kids hope, give them a sense of satisfaction before they start school means everything in the world to me, said Harry Douglas, ESPN analyst and former NFL player.
The event included food, giveaways, face painting, and even a photo booth. Peach State Health Plan along with over 30 vendors gives school supplies and hygiene resources to the youth.
“I think being able to allow kids to go to school with a smile on their face, not having things to worry about, I think anytime we have a chance to do those type of things, I view it as important…it’s very high on my list. A lot of these young kids go through things and a lot of things are out their control. So, when you can control some things and allow them to have, when on a normal basis they might not have. I think it boost their energy, it gives them confidence to wanna learn, to wanna go to school. All it takes is a small gesture to give these kids confidence that they can do. And, I think the more we give these youngsters an opportunity, I think the better they will be as they continue to grow and aspire to be great things when they grow up,” said Douglas.
De’ Andra Jacobs reporting.
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