The Abundant Life Church and the City of Fort Wayne's Cities United Initiative are inviting residents to a block party on Saturday, June 27, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Renaissance Pointe YMCA, 2323 Bowser Avenue.

The event is entitled "Tearing Down Walls and Building Bridges," and organizers expect approximately 1,000 people to attend. The event will feature free food, music, games for kids and information about employment opportunities and healthy living.

The City of Fort Wayne is part of Cities United, a national partnership to eliminate violence-related deaths of African American males.

Sponsors include: Parkview Health, Lutheran Health Network, Kroger, Fort Wayne Police Department, 96.3XKE, B96.9, Biggs Property Management, Ideal Builders, Fort Wayne Urban League, Millennia Housing Development, Walmart and Wallen Baptist Church.