CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – The fifth annual Healthy Streets Healthy People event drew a crowd at Washington Park on Saturday, as organizations and neighbors came together with resources and conversation to foster a safe, healthy community.
“This is really a community coming together. It’s a celebration of our neighbors,” said Betsy Peyton, director of UVA Health’s WellAware Program.
Peyton started the event five years ago to make people feel safe in their neighborhoods. Since then, it has grown into a field decorated with over 50 booths filled with resources, demonstrations, and activities…