Veterans supporting Veterans in this clean up of Freedom Park
Join employee resources groups and veterans from across the community as we support Mecklenburg County Park & Rec at a park clean-up. Events typically include light trash collection, removing downed limbs/branches around the park, moving mulch, and the occasional small painting project.
Please carefully read the details and basic safety guidelines below:
LOCATION: Freedom Park, Freedom Park Volleyball Courts parking lot, 2031-2029 Freedom Park Service Rd, Charlotte, NC 28203
- Who: Awesome community volunteers, veterans, families, and friends welcome.
- What: Freedom Park volunteer support.
- When: Thursday, July 13, 8-12ish (we will have a few folks come in late and depart early).
- Where: Freedom Park Volleyball Courts parking lot, 2031-2029 Freedom Park Service Rd, Charlotte, NC 28203 (Map below).
- Why: Because you’re tremendous and want to help our community.
- How: Meet at volleyball parking lot, sign-in, intros, review safety guidelines, instructions for park beautification.
- Attire: Be comfortable, wear close toed shoes. Some of our work will be in the bushes, etc so Meck Co recommends pants and shoes that can get dirty.
- Weather: Mid 70s quickly warming to the 90s.
- Considerations: Bring your own water bottle/drink/snacks. Sunblock and hats about half of our work will be without shade. Should have plenty of gloves and grabber but bring your own if you’d like. Including some info below the map for safety guidelines from Mecklenburg County – we’ll cover these in the morning.
- On scene leads: Aaron Harper (9192724461) and Jackie Donahue
