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Service Project

Operation District Drilldown- Friday- Fort Dupont Park

June 23, 2023

08:30 AM - 04:00 PM EDT

Washington, DC Platoon

Event overview

Day one of Operation District Drilldown will take place at the Fort Dupont Community Gardens and Park. This 376 acre wooded park was once home to an earthen fort built to protect Washington, DC, during the Civil War. Today the community uses this space for nature walks, biking, caring for garden plots in in Fort Dupont Community Gardens - a place that's known for a place of physical, mental, spiritual, and social renewal, experiencing environmental education, concerts, and ranger-led programs.

Volunteers will also need to complete the waiver for the National Park Service.

Probable Tasks Include:
Improve trail maps, signage, and blazes
Repair road around garden with fresh gravel
Install metal garden post signs for each community garden plot
Offer assistance and materials to fix up garden plots/fences- will offer seating options and garden bed options
Mulch aisleways of community garden

Operation District Drilldown:
Get ready to witness the power of a veteran-led community impact with our 7th Annual Mass Deployment! This electrifying team-based service event brings together veterans, local partners, and volunteers in a single city for an entire week of non-stop action.

Starting on June 23, we will be partnering with six local organizations to complete transformational projects that will boost the current efforts of the partner and impact local community members. Our projects will be taking place in Ward 7 and Ward 8. For more information visit our website.

Type

Service Project

What To Wear

TMC blues, Clothes that can get dirty

Accessibility

Uneven terrain;Wheelchair accessible site and bathrooms;Handicap Parking available;Jobs available for persons with limited mobility

What to Bring

Just yourself; we will provide lunch, water, and all the tools you need. All ages and abilities welcome!

Inclement Weather

This event is rain or shine so please plan accordingly.

Who's Invited

Groups
Kids (under 13)
Seniors (55+)
Adults (18+)

Event Contact

When and where

Date

June 23, 2023

Time

08:30 AM - 04:00 PM (EDT)

Location

Fort DuPont Community Gardens

Fort Dupont Dr SE, Washington, DC 20019 in your GPS. If you have trouble locating the Center take Ft Davis Dr SE and then turn onto Ft Dupont drive, you will see the center on your right about 1/4 mile down the road.
washington, DC 20002

Parking Information

Free parking on-site

Who We Are

The Mission Continues is a national non-profit that empowers veterans to continue serving in our nation’s under-resourced communities, giving veterans the opportunity to keep serving even after the uniform comes off, right here at home. Our programs deploy veterans and volunteers to work alongside nonprofit partners and community leaders to improve educational resources, tackle food insecurity, foster neighborhood identity, and more.  

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. 

What is a Service Platoon? 

Service Platoons are your opportunity to engage and connect with veterans and community members while generating community impact in a real and tangible way. Led by veteran volunteer platoon leaders, each platoon works with dedicated community partners and volunteers to provide the manpower and support that they need to help them do their work more effectively. 

We currently have service platoons in more than 40+ cities across the country that are having events at least once a month. Everyone is invited to serve, regardless of veteran status: a service platoon is for you if you have a passion for service. 

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