Service Project

Operation Enduring Service at Bertie Backus

November 06, 2021

09:00 AM - 02:00 PM EDT

Washington, DC Platoon

Event overview

The Mission Continues is launching Beyond 9/11: Operation Enduring Service, a campaign marking the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, and kicking off the next 20 years of a veteran-led service in our country. Veterans have led the way in serving their country and their community, especially after we hang up our uniforms. Come out 6 Nov yo serve with the DC Platoon at Bertie Backus Campus as we honor the memory of the 20th year anniversary of 9/11, a day that impacted veterans, first responders, and the world. Our platoon will be working in the community garden building benches, raised beds, a pergola, weeding and laying mulch in all the walk ways. We will further update a 9/11 memorial honoring two victims of flight 77 with a new plaque, plants and freshen up the benches. We will finish the day with a wreath plaque ceremony in honor of all who have fallen since.

Type

Service Project

What To Wear

TMC blues

Accessibility

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

What to Bring

Personal gloves and a great smile

Inclement Weather

None

Who's Invited

Groups
Kids (under 13)
Teens
Adults (18+)

Event Contact

When and where

Date

November 06, 2021

Time

09:00 AM - 02:00 PM (EDT)

Location

UDC-CCDC-Bertie Backus Campus

5171 South Dakota Ave NE
Washington, DC 20017

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. 

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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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