250+ Volunteers to Clean Up 13 City Parks as Part of Day of Caring 2013
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WHAT: 250+ Volunteers to Clean Up 13 City Parks as Part of Day of Caring 2013
WHY: Vibrant parks and public spaces strengthen Grand Rapids’ economic competitiveness, environmental health and cultural wellbeing. In order to preserve and enhance the condition of our City’s parks, Friends of GR Parks is working to coordinate 10,000 volunteer hours in City parks this year. On Friday, September 13, Friends of GR Parks is partnering with the Heart of West Michigan United Way and local corporate groups to clean up 13 City parks as part of the United Way Day of Caring.
WHO: The Day of Caring is an annual event presented by the Heart of West Michigan United Way. This year, the event corresponds with the National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 13, 2013. Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is working closely with the United Way, the City of Grand Rapids, neighborhood volunteers, and 9 local companies to volunteer in City parks for this year’s Day of Caring. Companies include: Fifth Third Bank, Huntington Bank, Steelcase, Spectrum Health, AT&T, Kellogg’s, Farmer’s Insurance, Mercantile Bank, and Vector Distribution.
WHEN & WHERE:
9 am – Noon Roosevelt Park, 739 VanRaalte SW
Mary Waters Park, 1042 Lafayette NE
Highland Park, 580 Grand NE
Lookout/Belknap Parks, 30 Coldbrook NE
Richmond Park, 1101 Richmond NW
Garfield Park, 2111 Madison SE
1:30 – 4:30 pm Mulick Park, 1630 Sylvan SE
Riverside Park, 2001 Monroe Ave NE (by Bandshell Shelter)
Westown Commons Park, 752 Watson SW
Wilcox Park, 100 Youell SE
Plaster Creek Family Park, 2512 Buchanan SW
Huff Park, 1384 Aberdeen NE
Richmond Park, 1101 Richmond NW
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is an independent, citizen led, nonprofit enterprise dedicated to mobilizing people and resources to protect, enhance and expand parks and public spaces in the City of Grand Rapids.
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