Support Event

Chicken Coop Build at EmpoweRanch

January 18, 2025

07:45 AM - 12:00 PM MST

Phoenix Platoon

Event overview

Join us as we do our first project with our new community partner. EmpoweRanch provides inclusive, holistic, and accessible outdoor therapeutic recreation and education for optimal health and well-being of underserved populations in the metro-Phoenix area, especially urban youth and veterans. We provide a sanctuary for people and animals to heal, grow, and thrive using horsemanship, outdoor recreation, service, environmental education, arts, urban farming, and more in our group and private recreational therapy sessions, day camps, summer camps, workshops, special events, volunteer service opportunities, and off-site outreach. They have just moved to this location and have A LOT to do. For this project our primary mission is to build a chicken coop kit. Secondarily, we may assist in the removal of straw bales and other tasks as determined by ranch staff. Closed toe shoes are a MUST. Water and sunscreen will be provided. Please provide your own personal sun protection. The Mission Continues and EmpoweRanch believes in the power of every individual to make a difference. If you're passionate about giving back to the community and making a positive impact, we invite you to join us. From hands-on tasks to behind-the-scenes roles, there's something for everyone. No matter your physical capabilities, there's a place for you in our service projects. Together, let's build a more inclusive and compassionate world. We ask that if your are bringing a child under the age of 7, you have an adult who is dedicated to watching that child and not participating in the project. There is a portapotty on site.

Type

Support Event

What To Wear

TMC blues, Clothes that can get dirty, Cold weather, Closed-Toe Shoes

Accessibility

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

What to Bring

A great attitude and personal sun protection.

Inclement Weather

Go under cover or return to vehicles.

Who's Invited

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

Event Contact

When and where

Date

January 18, 2025

Time

07:45 AM - 12:00 PM (MST)

Location

EmpoweRanch

308 W. Siesta Way
Phoenix, AZ

Parking Information

Free parking on-site

When entering the property go through the gate to the right and park in the open lot (where the stack of straw bales is) along the fenceline by the street.

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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