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Service Project

Congress Park School Supply Drive and First Build

August 22, 2015

08:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Washington, DC Platoon

Event overview

We will be constructing a butterfly garden and planter park bench for the residents of Congress Park. Please come out and put your building skills to work. Come out at 8:30am for some coffee and light breakfast snacks before the work starts. Additionally, the residents of Congress Park will be holding a back to school backpack drive and will be taking donations of schools supplies for children ages 5-11. They are taking all items and have made no specific requests. See the supply list here (grades K-5): http://dcps.dc.gov/page/k-12-school-supply-list If you cannot make it out, but would like to donate school supplies, please email me at alundin@missioncontinues.org.

Type

Service Project

What To Wear

The Mission Continues shirt (you will receive one if you don't have one already), closed toed shoes.

What to Bring

School Supplies (optional)

Inclement Weather

The school supply drive will take place rain or shine. However, the build project may be postponed due to inclement weather. Please make sure you check your email and Facebook for updates.

Event Contact

When and where

Date

August 22, 2015

Time

08:30 AM - 12:30 PM (EDT)

Location

Congress Park

1345 Savannah St SE
Washington, DC 20032

Parking Information

Street parking is somewhat limited, so car pooling is suggested. Closest Metro: Congress Heights Metro

Who We Are

In 2025, Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) acquired The Mission Continues, bringing two best-in-class organizations together to provide more opportunities for veterans to find community, lead, and serve. Guided by the ethos “If Not Me, Then Who…,” veterans continue their service, build connections, and thrive in their post-military lives by serving as character role models to youth. As a result, communities prosper and the character of our nation’s heroes lives on in the next generation. Learn more about TMF at travismanion.org

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. 

How to volunteer 

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