Health. Wealth. Jobs.

COMMUNITY DAY

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A Day to Celebrate Our Community

Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 11a - 5p | Wyvetter H.Younge Higher Education Campus

601 James R Thompson Blvd, East St Louis, IL 62201-1118

Join us for a dynamic, community-powered day designed to open doors and celebrate progress. Connect with employers through on-site interviews, explore talent and innovation at the CEJA Graduate Showcase, and get direct support offering expungement assistance, voter registration, licensing guidance, and pathway stations to education, employment, and resources. Experience the power of community storytelling, enjoy live music, and share a meal as we build connections, restore opportunity, and move forward together.

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How to Participate

Register to Attend

We are giving away 100 $50 gift cards! Pre-registration gets you entry into the raffle, the most up to date information on vendors, parking, exclusive access to freebees, and more.

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Want to Be a Vendor?

The community wants to support you! Be one of our exclusive vendors. You will get a designated space, table, and maybe even a shout out on socials.

Vendors

We Need Volunteers

We can't do it without our amazing volunteers! We need volunteers to cover various areas from directing traffic to keeping the grounds clean. You will get a t-shirt and free lunch!

Volunteers

Expect a fun day full of resources, family fun, and community building.

Come ready to connect, restore opportunity, and move forward together because when we invest in health, wealth and jobs, we invest in our future.

Free health screenings, mental wellness resources, fitness demonstrations, and information on affordable care options.
Financial empowerment workshops, homeownership resources, small business vendors, and banking support to help you build and protect your assets.
CEJA Graduate Showcase
On-site interviews, resume support, and direct connections to employers ready to hire.
• Community egg hunt
• Bounce houses
• Food trucks featuring local favorites
• Giveaways and youth activities

Schedule of Events

- Food trucks open for service
- Bouncy house and egg hunts begin
- Job interviews begin for pre-registered applicants
- Welcome from MC
- Special Guest Remarks
- Jobs Committee to share community success stories
- Invitation to explore on-site training and employer booths
- Resume workshops (Open all day)
- Wealth Committee highlights
- Invitation to sign up for Ameren bill support and energy efficiency programs
- Health Committee shares success stories
- Health subsgroup shares a success story; spotlight Healthier Homes Program, learn about indoor air quality initiatives
- Collective stretch with PRIVE' FITNESS BY RAYY LAFLARE
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