We're helping our first ever partner at Philly Reclaim clean up before they close & saying hello to a new partner at Brewerytown Garden!
About this event
***This month we have two volunteering opportunities on the same day but at DIFFERENT TIMES in DIFFERENT LOCATIONS, please look closely when registering!
Happy August everyone! We have bittersweet news, we're volunteering with our first ever VU PHL partner this month at Philadelphia Community Corps! Unfortunately, it's for a sad reason. PCC / Philly Reclaim is closing down and everything in their warehouse must go. They need our help to clean. Over the years PCC has provided career training programs that empower underserved citizens to revitalize blighted neighborhoods by deconstructing vacant buildings and salvaging materials for reuse.
Now you may have noticed we mentioned two events, how observant of you! The second event is with a new partner at Brewerytown Garden. The garden, established in 2011, provides space for over 75 Brewerytown households to grow their own produce each year. They create an environment where all generations and cultures work alongside one another, support and learn from one another, and enjoy events and celebrations together. They strive to introduce children to the joy of gardening, integrate the arts and foster creativity in all our programs, and above all promote gardening as a means of achieving good health and well-being.
Logistics for SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 events:
1. Brewerytown Garden (great for folks with a green thumb!)
8:45am-12:00pm
LOCATION: Master & N 27th Street
Parking: street parking
12 spots available
Activities: Weed & water farm stand plots, fill water bins, fix & turn compost bins
Clothing & what to bring: comfortable clothes that can get dirty, sunscreen, water (VU will also have water!), close toed shoes
2. Philadelphia Community Corps
9:45am-1:00pm
LOCATION: 5200 Unruh Ave
Parking: parking on site
Activities: cleaning out the warehouse
What to wear/bring: comfortable clothes that can get dirty, water (VU will also have water!), close toed shoes
Hang after the event for some beers & pizza!