Columbus non-profit holds a fall festival and flu clinic

FILE – Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, receives a flu vaccine from Nurse Practitioner Whitney Goggans at the Atlanta Press Club, where Cohen spoke about health issues, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, in Atlanta. Cohen says the U.S. is in “our strongest position yet” to avoid another chaotic respiratory season. “There will be a lot of virus this winter. That’s why we want to get ahead of it.” (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)

by: Leslie Hudgins

Posted: Oct 19, 2023 / 03:42 PM EDT

Updated: Oct 24, 2023 / 04:23 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Beginning New Outreach is hosting a fall festival and flu clinic on Oct. 19. The festival will be held from 3 p.m. through 6 p.m. and the clinic will be providing free flu shots from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The fall festival is a family-friendly environment that features an arcade, food trucks, free haircuts, live entertainment, and more.

Beginning New Outreach is a faith-based non-profit, with a mission to improve the lives of economically disadvantaged individuals and families. The organization offers a wide variety of programs including mentoring, a food pantry, and training classes.

More information about up-and-coming events and programs offered by Beginning New Outreach can be found on their website.