Service Project

MLK - Cultivating Hope Together

January 13, 2024

09:30 AM - 11:30 AM CST

St. Louis Platoon

Event overview

Join us in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a day of meaningful community service at Clay Community Garden. Together, we will cultivate a spirit of unity and compassion as we engage in transformative tasks that not only beautify our surroundings but also nurture the very essence of communal growth. Thank you in advance if you are a first timer or you've been with us all year, as we've supported Clay Community Garden! On January 13th, volunteers will engage in a variety of tasks, including clearing away old tomato and pepper plants, cutting down spent flowers, adding cardboard and soil to new raised beds. We'll also cover ingrown rows with a protective layer of leaves. Lastly, we'll take part in a thorough cleanup, removing trash and disposing of old lumber.

Type

Service Project

What To Wear

Clothes that can get dirty, Cold weather

Accessibility

Uneven terrain;Wheelchair accessible site and bathrooms;Jobs available for persons with limited mobility

What to Bring

Yourself + Enthusiasm + Community Love

Inclement Weather

Rain or shine, we will carry on!

Who's Invited

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

Event Contact

When and where

Date

January 13, 2024

Time

09:30 AM - 11:30 AM (CST)

Location

Clay Community Garden

3820 North 14th Street
St. Louis, MO

Parking Information

Free parking on-site

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 

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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. 

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