History
of Nu Unity Day
Mizpah Inland Human Services
(MIHS) was incorporated in 1978. We have many years of experience in providing
social, economic, educational and support services to individuals, families
and the elderly population. As a grassroots organization, our mission
is to develop efficient social service system that improves the quality
of life and provides essential care and protection for individuals in
need.
The concept of bringing the
community together started in 1983, and was originally called Community
Day. Community Day was first envisioned by Dewey Johnson, Ada Newman,
Edward Newman, Cindere Mays, Charlottine Watson, Loula Martin, Alfred
Lundy and Sharon Lee. They saw this as a perfect way to bring families
together to share ideas and help build a better community.
Nu Unity Day also provides
an opportunity for input from community leaders, social service agencies,
the Township of Hamilton Committee and other concerned individuals to
express their views and ideas for community progress. During the day,
informational tables as well as vending tables are set up.
As community interest expanded,
so did the themes of Community Day. In 1996, when sponsored by the Municipal
Alliance, the theme was a Drug Free Unity Day. Under the guidance of Jerome
Taylor, the theme was Humanity Day. With the leadership of Ethel Gaylord,
MIHS Executive Director, a parade was added in 1997 to further enhance
the event.
Through the years MIHS and
the Summer Mini-Camp directors added a talent show, highlighting the talents
of area youh. Camaline William and Trina Jenkins worked with the youth.
St. John A.M.E. Zion, New Knowledge Outreach Ministries and the Township
of Hamilton Committee have been consistent supporters of the event.
In 2002 the name was changed
to Nu Unity Day, following the suggestion of Omoanatse Agbugui. That year
a car show and fashion show were added to the day's festivities.
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