The Racial Harmony and Cultural Awareness Task Force hosted the annual “REACH Across the Table” event on Thursday at Silver Springs State Park.
Joined by 70 people consisting of community leaders and residents, the task force engaged attendees in defining what respect means within the community.
The event, now in its second year, welcomed honest discussions about stereotypes, barriers (both physical and geographical) and how we envision our community. A diverse group of members within the community came together to create goals and objectives for the year.
The feedback and notes provided during the event will be developed into an annual report and action plan that sets the agenda for the upcoming year. The task force is a City of Ocala initiative lead by retired City Councilwoman Mary Sue Rich.
The REACH program allows for an open dialogue among community leaders and residents to encourage a unified existence. Membership on the task force is open to all individuals and organizations who are passionate about furthering the mission of inclusion and unity.
For more information about the task force, click HERE.