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Service Project

Operation District Drilldown- Tuesday- Anacostia Park

June 27, 2023

08:30 AM - 04:00 PM EDT

Washington, DC Platoon

Event overview

Day five of Operation District Drilldown will take place at Anacostia Park. One of the city’s largest green spaces, the Park comprises 1,100 acres situated along the Anacostia River, which is currently undergoing a renaissance of restoration and recreation. An important ecological buffer between city and river, the Park is also a popular destination for organized athletics, picnicking, biking, kayaking, walking, hiking and recreational fishing.

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

Historically, the development of Anacostia Park has been impacted by racial and economic inequities—from the establishment of racially segregated recreation areas and sewage infrastructure that polluted the river to the interstate construction that cut off nearby neighborhoods from the Park. Today, we work with the National Park Service to center the needs of the surrounding community in the revitalization effort and ensure that residents are plugged into the planning.

Probable Tasks Include:
Build park benches along trail and near skate park
Build picnic tables near Rec Center
Install bike racks near skate pavilion and along trail
Repainting sports courts- basketball, pickleball, and shuffleboard

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 27, 2023

Time

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

Location

Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion

1500 Anacostia Dr
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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