Macon Community Festival Saturday at Rosa Jackson Recreation Center
MACON, Georgia – The Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia will hold its third annual Community Festival on Saturday, November 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rosa Jackson Recreation Center, 1211 Maynard Street in Macon. The event is free and open to everyone.
Community organizations will set up at the festival to connect families with mental health, wellness and well-being services. The event will also have bounce houses, food, games and live music from DJ MATRIXXX.
Free services during the festival
Several community partners will offer free services on Saturday:
- Paper shredding: Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful will shred documents from 9 a.m. to noon in the recreation center’s overflow parking lot. Each guest may bring up to three boxes or bags.
- Yoga: Macon Mental Health Matters sponsors a free class starting at 11 a.m. inside the gym.
- Haircuts: Barbers on Duty will give free haircuts from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Early Childhood Mental Health Awareness Month
The festival falls during Early Childhood Mental Health Awareness Month, observed in November. The month focuses on supporting children’s emotional and social development from an early age and making sure families can reach the resources they need.
The Family Counseling Center said the event also gives families a place to talk about mental health and works to reduce the stigma around asking for help.
“Since 1957, FCC has been here for families, and today 94% of the people we serve receive free counseling, so cost is one less thing they have to worry about,” said FCC Executive Director Christy L. Henry. “It takes a community, and every partner, volunteer and neighbor who comes out on Saturday is part of that.”
Honoring Chsandra Johnson
The festival honors the life and legacy of Chsandra Johnson, a former case manager at the Family Counseling Center who was deeply involved in the East Macon community. The center described Johnson as a dedicated advocate for making mental health services accessible to everyone.
Growing turnout
Last year’s festival drew more than 200 people, 25 community partners and 55 volunteers to Rosa Jackson Recreation Center.
The Family Counseling Center said the event is open to all ages.
