Service Project

September 11th Weekend of Service

September 16, 2017

08:00 AM - 03:00 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Platoon

Event overview

Join 1st Service Platoon for The Mission Continues National Day of Service in remembrance of September 11th. Scope of work: We will be working in 3 sites, Hazelwood Initiative has asked us to help with cleaning up and painting the gazebo and build sitting benches in it for community members to socialize within the parklet. We will also be doing mulch clean up and landscape freshening up. We will also be working at the Summer MarketPlace on 2nd avenue weatherizing the vendor stands and reseed the grass. And at the KaBoom site, we will be building a limestone path connecting the alley and the street, along with repairing some picnic tables and benches, planting shrubs and trees. Live music by KRUNK Movement and a light breakfast and lunch provided by local businesses.. Also, this is a kid friendly event and children's activities are planned.

Type

Service Project

What To Wear

Blue TMC service shirts. If you dont got one, we will have them.

What to Bring

rain gear if its raining. PPE and H2O will be provided.

Inclement Weather

rain or shine.

Event Contact

When and where

Date

September 16, 2017

Time

08:00 AM - 03:00 PM (EDT)

Location

Hazelwood Summer Marketplace

4812 Second Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15207

Parking Information

on-street parking and across from the summer marketplace, we have permission to park on the grass lot.

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.  

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. 

What is a Service Platoon? 

Service Platoons are your opportunity to engage and connect with veterans and community members while generating community impact in a real and tangible way. Led by veteran volunteer platoon leaders, each platoon works with dedicated community partners and volunteers to provide the manpower and support that they need to help them do their work more effectively. 

We currently have service platoons in more than 40+ cities across the country that are having events at least once a month. Everyone is invited to serve, regardless of veteran status: a service platoon is for you if you have a passion for service. 

join form banner

Not ready to volunteer?

Get platoon updates

I agree to the processing of Personal data

support banner

SUPPORT OUR WORK IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY

Your donation goes a long way into ensuring that veterans are able to connect and make an impact in their home communities.

Donate