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Service Project

Operation District Drilldown- Saturday- Douglass Community Center

June 24, 2023

08:30 AM - 04:00 PM EDT

Washington, DC Platoon

Event overview

Day two of Operation District Drilldown will take place at the Douglass Community Center. One of the oldest community centers in Ward 8. The Friends of Douglass CC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization participating in the Department of Parks and Recreation “Park Partners Program”. They are the community based organization representing the interests of the Douglass Community Center. Friends of Douglass CC provides programs and activities that surrounds the community with an abundance of positive attitudes and choices to help them reach their greatest potential and has partnered with The Mission Continues since 2015.

Probable Tasks Include:
Repair of the baseball field and add fresh dirt
Install batting cage near baseball field
Build additional garden beds and repair of existing
Repair and build new picnic tables
Painting inside and outside of community center

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 24, 2023

Time

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

Location

Douglass Community Center

1922 Frederick Douglass Ct SE
Washington, DC

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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