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The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation’s mission is to provide youth, adults, and families with the resources to improve their quality of life and enhance communities globally, with special attention directed to Greater, East St. Louis, Illinois. Youth and adults can overcome obstacles and become successful through access to healthy lifestyles, quality educational opportunities, and character education that includes goals setting and the practice of discipline and determination through fitness and sports. During the Summer Service Slam, The Mission Continues and Fox Sports Midwest will help to revitalize the Center by building a library/resource room, enhancing the learning garden, constructing a playground, as well as many tasks to help with grounds keeping and maintenance.
Type
Service Project
What To Wear
Volunteers should wear close-toed shoes and clothing that is comfortable for mud and painting.
What to Bring
Bring/wear sunscreen. The Mission Continues will provide all tools and supplies as well as water, basic first aid, and one-size fits all gloves and safety equipment.
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, outdoor tasks will be cancelled.
Event Contact
When and where
Date
August 01, 2015
Time
07:30 AM - 01:00 PM (CDT)
Location
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center
101 Jackie Joyner-Kersee Circle
East St. Louis, IL 62204
Parking Information
Parking is available on site and the site is also accessible by public transportation at the JJK Center Metrolink Station.
