SR1 Holds Vaccine Clinic for Jackson Area Residents

The recent SR1 Covid-19 Vaccine Drives have been a great success! As Mississippi continues to see a rise in Covid-19 cases—especially among children returning to in-person classes—SR1 has taken action to help keep students, teachers, and families safe.

“We need to keep them healthy. We need to keep them engaged and learning. The best place for them academically and socially will be in school, but we need to make sure they have all the resources they need to stay safe, to keep their classmates safe, and also their teachers,” said Dorlisa Hutton, SR1 Chief Operating Officer.

SR1 recently partnered with TrustCare to host a Vaccine Drive at Fondren Church in Jackson, Mississippi, where everyone ages 12 and up could receive the Pfizer vaccine.

To encourage participation, SR1 offered a $500 award to the school or student activity with the most participants receiving both doses. Forest Hill’s Band Department earned the top spot with the highest turnout!

The event was made possible through the teamwork of SR1 employees, volunteers, and TrustCare staff. Leaders say the goal is simple: to reduce cases in local communities and keep students in classrooms.

“We are doing this to help our students stay in in-person learning so they can get back to their favorite activities. We just want them to stay in school with in-person learning this year and also keep their families and communities safe,” Hutton added.

SR1 plans to host additional Vaccine Drives in the future to continue supporting safe, in-person education for students across Central Mississippi.