A line was waiting when Job Point opened its doors on October 26 for the second annual Neighborhood Halloween Block Party. With an unpredictable forecast of rain and wind, this year’s event was moved indoors – featuring over a dozen non-profit organizations sharing resources, candy and games.
In the wake of isolation and separation that stemmed from the COVID-19 pandemic, the block party’s mission was to bring people back together, to rebuild connections and of course, spread a little joy through candy and games!
The halls were filled with laughter and excitement as kids in costumes made their way through the maze of classrooms. Close to 250 people passed through these walls from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm filling their bags and their tummies as they went along.
Special thanks to our participating organizations for making this a community event:
- Central Missouri Community Action – Boone
- Local Motion
- Columbia Housing Authority
- The Center Project
- Compass Health Network
- MU Health Care
- MU Extension – Health and Human Sciences
- Columbia Elks Lodge 594
- FACE of Boone County
- Daniel Boone Regional Library
- Voluntary Action Center
- Show Me Healthy Relationships
- Boone County Clerk’s Office
We look forward to hosting and growing this event next year back outside.
Find more photos from the event on our Facebook Page
