Service Project

Day of Service at Harsimus Cemetery

May 04, 2024

08:30 AM - 02:00 PM EDT

National Events Platoon

Event overview

We’re excited to join forces with the City of Jersey City's Division of Veterans Affairs and Department of Health and Human Services to beautify and expand access to the Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery.

Sadly neglected and abandoned in early 2008, the Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery is now being saved and preserved by the dedicated efforts of a newly formed volunteer Board of Trustees, a hard-working group of volunteers, and a supportive Community who are committed to the restoration of the historic cemetery grounds, caretaker house, and historic monuments.

Come ready to get your hands dirty and serve alongside like-minded folks in the Jersey City community for this amazing Day of Service!

Lunch will be provided after the workday.

Type

Service Project

What To Wear

Clothes that can get dirty, Painting clothes, Closed-Toe Shoes

Accessibility

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

What to Bring

Just yourself! We will provide all tools, materials, supplies, snacks, water, and lunch.

Who's Invited

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

Event Contact

When and where

Date

May 04, 2024

Time

08:30 AM - 02:00 PM (EDT)

Location

Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery

435 Newark Ave
Jersey City, NJ

Parking Information

Street Parking near Venue

William L Dickinson HS Lot, 2 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306

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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.  

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