Service Project

United in Service 9/11

September 30, 2024

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM MDT

El Paso Platoon

Event overview

Join the El Paso Platoon on September 30th as we honor the lives lost and the spirit of sacrifice from that day with a day of service at Young Woman’s Leadership Academy.

What We’ll Do: • Remove the existing planter boxes and build new ones. Soil will be added along with biodegradable material to ensure proper drainage. • Repainting a set of existing picnic tables • Police call of the area • Planting new seedlings and plants • Leveling of some of the area • Adding mulch between and around planter boxes • Shade solution build above the planter boxes • Freehand YWLA logo

Why Participate? This is a chance to connect with others, reflect on the significance of 9/11, and make a lasting impact in our community. Whether you're a veteran, a family member, or a dedicated community member, your involvement matters. Together, we can honor the past and strengthen El Paso

Type

Service Project

What To Wear

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

Accessibility

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

What to Bring

Bring hands ready to work, smiles and an attitude of service

Inclement Weather

Should it rain we will wait to see if we can continue.

Who's Invited

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

Event Contact

event contact
Olinda Garcia Medina
olinda.brooks@gmail.com 9157408692

When and where

Date

September 30, 2024

Time

09:00 AM - 03:00 PM (MDT)

Location

Young Women's Leadership Academy

8040 Yermoland
El Paso, TX

Parking Information

Free parking on-site

8040 Yermoland Drive, El Paso Texas79907

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. 

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