Indy rallies for Youth Anti-Gun Violence Day event 

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(Photo/Getty Images) The Marion County Public Health Department is partnering with community organizations to host a Youth Anti-Gun Violence Day from 12-3 p.m. on Aug.24 at Pathway Resource Center.& The event is raising awareness and taking a stand against gun violence. It is free to attend and will feature activities, speakers and workshops aimed at inspiring youth to lead change in their communities. & Virginia A. Caine, director and chief medical officer of the Marion County Public Health Department, and Ryan Mears, Marion County prosecutor, will be the guest speakers.& Free health services will be available such as child immunizations, child dental screenings and naloxone kits and training.& Other activities include:& & Vendors& Food trucks& Bounce house& Games& Raffles& Bike giveaways& Mental health workshops& Indy Peace Fellowship workshop& YMCA of Greater Indianapolis workshop& Face painting& Residents can also participate in a peace walk at 10 a.m. that begins at the Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis.& & The Pathway Resource Center is at 10119 John Marshall Drive. The Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis is at 38th and Post Road. For more information, visit pathwayindy.org.& New project aims to get to the root of youth gun violence in Indianapolis –...

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