Operation Enduring Service: Los Angeles

Veterans continue to lead the way in serving their country and their community, especially after hanging up their uniforms. Come out this August 28th to serve with the Los Angeles Platoon in South Central as we mark the 20th year anniversary of 9/11 - a day that impacted veterans, first responders, and the world.

The Mission Continues has launched Beyond 9/11: Operation Enduring Service - a campaign celebrating the service of veterans who were inspired to serve their country after the tragic events of September 11th, and highlights kicking off the next 20 years of a veteran-led service in our country.

On this August day of service, our platoon will be hosting a service project meant to not only give back to South Central LA, but to invest in the youngest members of our community. Our platoon will be at the Wanda A. Mikes Early Education Center which serves as a childcare/development center for the youth of Los Angeles.

The Wanda A. Mikes Early Education Center is a daycare center facility that provides services for all children. Children who are able to experience quality early education and child care receive long-term benefits. They have better math, language, and social skills as they enter school, and, as they grow older, they will require less special education and will progress further in school. The Wanda A. Mikes Early Education Center provides these services for a community that has been hit hard by decades of systemic neglect and more recently by the pandemic.

There will be a good mix of building, painting, and landscaping projects that are all outside to ensure that we will be able to comply with all COVID requirements. The space we are working in will allow us to make sure that the volunteers are all able to stay a safe distance apart. These projects are all being chosen because they will help the school provide quality educational opportunities for its students.

We will provide the tools, the tasks, water, snacks, and lunch! All we ask is that you bring that motivation, dedication, and passion to serve our South Central LA community.

Type

Service Project

What To Wear

TMC blues, Clothes that can get dirty, Painting clothes, Closed-Toe Shoes

Accessibility

Handicap Parking available;Jobs available for persons with limited mobility

What to Bring

Face mask, reusable water bottle, sunscreen, hat, and a great attitude. Work gloves if you have them. A face mask and gloves will be available if you do not have them.

Inclement Weather

TBD

Who's Invited

Groups
Kids (under 13)
Teens
Adults (21+)
Seniors (55+)
Adults (18+)