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Prep Event

Mattie Freeland Park Prep for OWS Day 1

June 07, 2017

08:30 AM - 05:00 PM EDT

Atlanta Platoon

Event overview

Come support our prep efforts at Matti Freeland Park for Operation Westside Surge. Mattie Freeland was a longtime resident of English Avenue in Atlanta. In a neighborhood that suffered greatly during and after the crack epidemic of the 80’s with violent crime and blight, Mattie was a fixture of positivity and love. Mattie was considered to be a grandmother to all in her community, and was known for having a couch or a meal for anyone in need. While she lived, Mattie envisioned a peaceful and beautiful gathering place in her neighborhood. After her death in 2008 at age 93, the community rallied to create Mattie Freeland Park. We need some motivated volunteers to help with wood cutting, demoing, landscaping and much more. We will provide water and lunch for those hard chargers who wish to volunteer all day!

Type

Prep Event

What To Wear

Where clothes and shoes you don't mind getting dirty. Bring a hat and sunglasses for the sun.

What to Bring

Bring a reusable water bottle to refill.

Inclement Weather

We will work through rain unless it becomes a downpour or if we see lightning.

Event Contact

When and where

Date

June 07, 2017

Time

08:30 AM - 05:00 PM (EDT)

Location

Mattie Freeland Park

607 Griffin St
Atlanta, GA 30318

Parking Information

Plenty of street parking along the park.

Who We Are

In 2025, Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) acquired The Mission Continues, bringing two best-in-class organizations together to provide more opportunities for veterans to find community, lead, and serve. Guided by the ethos “If Not Me, Then Who…,” veterans continue their service, build connections, and thrive in their post-military lives by serving as character role models to youth. As a result, communities prosper and the character of our nation’s heroes lives on in the next generation. Learn more about TMF at travismanion.org

Who should volunteer?

Our service projects are for all veterans with a desire to continue their service and for all non-veterans that want to be part of a nationwide movement to transform communities. Please note, age and accessibility accommodations can be made at any project. There is room for everyone to make an impact. 

How to volunteer 

Click “Attend” to fill in simple volunteer information. You will get an email confirmation and updates about this event through your choice of email and text messages.