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Service Project

Build JW Peavey Trail & Mural

June 10, 2017

09:00 AM - 02:00 PM CDT

Houston Platoon

Event overview

In partnership with Greater East End Management District, 5th Platoon will help build and create a new trail along 7200 block of JW Peavey connecting to Hidalgo (Mexican) Park. We will also assist in creating a new mural along the open wall on the same block. Currently, the street is being used frequently with runners and cyclist including children. The area is a frequent dump site for tires, and waste since it is in the back of the community, away from frequent vehicle traffic. We'd like to create a safe public space for pedestrians and cyclists to utilize and deter individuals from dumping. This is a multi-day project given the scope of work. This link is to register for the first day, Saturday, June 10th. We will be: TEAM GREEN: Clearing and Beautification will be clearing overgrown greenery along the trail. Trimming, cutting, weeding, raking, and breaking down tree branches and limbs. Team will also be picking up trash and debris in efforts to beautify the area. TEAM BLUE: Mulching and chipping overgrown greenery and branches TEAM RED: Safety will provide support to all teams to ensure everyone is safe throughout the day. Team members will pass out water, sports drinks, and snacks to all members throughout the day to ensure everyone stays hydrated and nourished. Team members will also pass out wet, cool cloths to all members to be placed on their heads and necks to keep body temperatures cool. Family friendly, children welcome.

Type

Service Project

What To Wear

Clothes that can get dirty, closed toe shoes that you can get dirty. A TMC shirt will be provided to you at registration if you do not already have one.

What to Bring

Your energy!

Inclement Weather

TBD

Event Contact

When and where

Date

June 10, 2017

Time

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

Location

JW Peavey Trail

7300 JW Peavey
Houston, TX 77011

Parking Information

Plenty of street parking including near Hidalgo Park.

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 

Click “Attend” to fill in simple volunteer information. You will get an email confirmation and updates about this event through your choice of email and text messages.