North Miami, FL – August 20, 2021
The City of North Miami’s Mayor and Council will host a special Candle Light Prayer Vigil for Haiti in collaboration with the National Haitian Elected Officials Network (NHAEON). Residents will come together as a community to pray for the families who have been directly impacted by last Saturday’s earthquake.
What: Candle Light Prayer Vigil
When: Saturday, August 21, 2021 Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where: MOCA Plaza at the Museum of Contemporary Art
770 NE 125 Street
North Miami, FL 33161
All faiths are welcome to attend this event. During the event, residents may also bring medical supplies to donate to the earthquake relief effort. Donations may include wheel chairs, crutches, medicine, over-the-counter medications, face masks, blood pressure monitors, antibiotic ointments, first-aid kits, hand sanitizer gel, ice packs, thermometers and sterile saline solution. To adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols, guests must maintain social distance and wear a face mask during this event. To request an interview or to cover the event, email your request to Susset Cabrera at sucabrera@northmiamifl.gov.
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About the City of North Miami
North Miami is a suburban city located in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is roughly 10 miles (16 km) north of Miami. The city lies on Biscayne Bay which surrounds the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University. North Miami is home to a diverse demographic of residents. With more than 64,000 residents, North Miami is the sixth largest city in Miami-Dade County. We are home to the Oleta River State Park; the largest urban park in the Florida State Park System and the nationally accredited Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA North Miami).
Media Contact:
Susset Cabrera, Communications Manager
305 895 9888, Ext. 12151
news@northmiamifl.gov
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