Service Project

Earth Month: Rooted In Service with the Historic Greenwood Cemetery

April 26, 2025

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM CDT

St. Louis Platoon

Event overview

National Day of Service for Earth Day

Come together with The Mission Continues' St. Louis Platoon on April 26, 2025 for its National Day of Service for Earth Day at Greenwood Cemetery to make a meaningful impact in our community.

This is your chance to experience the camaraderie and teamwork from working alongside veterans and community members. Whether you’re a veteran or not, you’ll gain a unique perspective on service as we all unite to give back to under-resourced communities.

Through your efforts, you'll help foster a sense of purpose, connection, and growth among those who have served our country. Report for duty in your community and be part of something bigger. Serve at home and make a difference where it matters most as we will honor the resting place of those interred there by removing trash, trimming the grass, cleaning the headstones, and completing light landscaping projects. On top of that, we will demolish a damaged pergola and make preparations for the installation of a new one.

Feel free to pass this invitation on to your friends, family, and co-workers. This is a family-friendly event with something for everyone to do, so feel free to bring children.

Drinks and lunch will be provided.

Thanks for your support in advance!

Charlie Mike!

Type

Service Project

What To Wear

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

Accessibility

Uneven terrain;Jobs available for persons with limited mobility

What to Bring

Outdoor work gloves, hat, sturdy shoes, great attitude

Inclement Weather

Any changes will be communicated via email as well as our Platoon Facebook Group.

Who's Invited

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

Event Contact

When and where

Date

April 26, 2025

Time

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM (CDT)

Location

Greenwood Cemetery

6571 Saint Louis Ave
Hillsdale, 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 

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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