FORT JACKSON, S.C. (July 31, 2014) -- A permanent change of station move can be a chaotic time for any military family. Families new to the Fort Jackson community and the Columbia area typically need to know things like where they can find day care, banks, grocery stores and employment.
Fort Jackson Army Community Services can help. Whether this is a Soldier's first duty station or the last, Fort Jackson community members and their families can learn about their new home with the help of the Jackson Jubilee community information event.
"The Jackson Jubilee is an event for the entire Fort Jackson community to come and gather information and resources from on-post organizations and agencies. Also, the surrounding local community organizations, agencies and businesses (will be represented)," said Marilynn Bailey, Army Volunteer Corps coordinator.
The Jackson Jubilee and National Night Out activities are scheduled from 3 to 6 p.m., Friday at the Solomon Center.
More than 75 agencies and organizations from Fort Jackson and the surrounding areas will be in attendance Friday to introduce their services and assist Fort Jackson families.
Off-post organizations expected to attend include USAA, Verizon Wireless, AAA Auto care, the University of South Carolina, Paul Mitchell the School, Once Upon a Child and many more.
The last Jackson Jubilee brought out more than 800 Soldiers, civilians and family members.
"The entire Fort Jackson community will benefit from the information sharing at Jackson Jubilee. This event will empower the community with the knowledge of the services available on and off post," Bailey said.
Fort Jackson Army Community Service has also combined efforts with the Fort Jackson Directorate of Emergency Services to bring awareness to crime prevention with the annual National Night Out event.
"This year, Jackson Jubilee will feature Directorate of Emergency Services National Night Out activities, which focuses on promoting crime prevention programs and services," Bailey said.
The event will include entertainment for children, information from Family Readiness Groups, unit competitions, door prizes and food samplings.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department, the American Red Cross and the Fort Jackson Fire Department are expected to participate in National Night Out. Law enforcement agencies will provide child safety seat checks, a vehicle rollover simulator and a K-9 working dog demonstration.
Patrick O' Connor, deputy director of the Directorate of Emergency Services, said that DES hopes to expand awareness of law enforcement capabilities and develop a partnership with the citizens of the community during National Night Out.
"These types of events allow law enforcement to interact with the public in a positive, nonthreatening situation," he said. "Oftentimes, when the community comes into contact with law enforcement the circumstances are stressful. ... These types of interactions put a face on the officers and allow them to demonstrate their true and sincere care and desire to protect the community as a whole."
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