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Service Project

Beautification at Center in the Park

July 22, 2023

08:00 AM - 02:00 PM EDT

Philadelphia Platoon

Event overview

"Founded in 1968, Center in the Park (CIP) is a non-profit community center in Northwest Philadelphia primarily focused on the needs of older people. The Center fosters respect, independence, and personal growth for each individual. As a community resource, it provides access to supportive services and activities."

CIP is looking for help with beautifying the park for the senior citizens and the rest of the Germantown residents. The facility has been available to take care of the community since 1968, so we would like to take care of them and their clients.

CIP requested help with some weeding, mulching, and removal of vines and debris in the park. We are excited to work outside and support such a wonderful non-profit.

We will have t-shirts and lunch, just bring your hands and willingness to get dirty. For those that need non-labor intensive work, we will be cleaning all the trash and debris from around the park, too.

We hope to see everyone there!

Type

Service Project

What To Wear

TMC blues, Clothes that can get dirty, Warm weather gear, Closed-Toe Shoes

Accessibility

Uneven terrain;Jobs available for persons with limited mobility

What to Bring

If you have them, bring gloves. We will provide gloves to those that need them.

Inclement Weather

Rain or Shine

Who's Invited

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

Event Contact

When and where

Date

July 22, 2023

Time

08:00 AM - 02:00 PM (EDT)

Location

Center in the Park

5818 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA

Parking Information

Free parking on-site

Private parking lot at west Rittenhouse and McCallum Streets

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.  

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