#HerMission at Hermoso Park (Women's Only Project)

As part of the #HerMission initiative, The Mission Continues advocates for cultural transformation (both within the Veteran community and in the general public) by recognizing the service and contributions of women who have served in the military.

Many women do not self-identify as Veterans and have a lower rate of participation in Veteran events and organizations. In order to reach more women and discover critical potential needs, such as social isolation and food insecurity, The Mission Continues' Phoenix Service Platoon has created a special community service event specifically for women and women Veterans in the local area!

On Saturday, April 15th, the Phoenix Service Platoon will partner with The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department in order to give local Women Veterans the opportunity to volunteer, lead and continue to serve their community. Additionally, the Phoenix Service Platoon will be elevating the often-untold stories of the incredible Women Veterans in attendance with a focus on creating and fostering bonds and long-lasting social support with local Veterans and community members.

We will be painting the interior and exterior of the park's restroom building. Following that, we will adjourn to the Recreation Center for story sharing, connection-based activities, and interactive demonstrations centered around the theme of "Art as Self-Care."

Report for duty in your community with The Phoenix Platoon on Saturday, April 15th, to celebrate the contributions of local Women Veterans! In order to minimize possible barriers that might prevent local Women Veterans from participating, this will be a child-friendly project. The Recreation Center has board games, television, video games, Wii, Xbox, and Disney Plus. There will be City of Phoenix staff on duty in the Recreation Center.

Reminder: This is a Women Only Project

PLEASE NOTE: The community center and park will be open to members of the public and other groups, some of whom will be male. We will meet at the Faye Gray Recreation Center inside the park.

Type

Service Project

What To Wear

TMC blues, Painting clothes, Warm weather gear, Closed-Toe Shoes

Accessibility

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

What to Bring

A great attitude, your story, water and sun protection.

Inclement Weather

Go inside the Rec Center

Who's Invited

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