Opportunity To Serve in #FortWayne

Save the date: Saturday October 25th

I, along with the help of several others are organizing a Leaf Raking Project that morning for a few hours in a Fort Wayne neighborhood in the 46805 zip code.

We will gather at Klug Park and spread out in teams in the Frances Slocum Neighborhood to rake and blow leaves starting at 8:45 AM until noon and gather again at Klug Park for a hot dog lunch.

Everything is free.

We are volunteering our time, our energy, our enthusiasm, and the food is free too.

Who, Where & Why?

The Who is the Frances Slocum Neighborhood Outreach Team from Holy Cross Lutheran.  That’s the core group that is organizing and many will be actively participating.

But this event is open to everyone, yes you too.  You don’t have to live in the neighborhood, you don’t have to be connected to Holy Cross.  If you don’t have a rake or leaf blower, we’ll bring extras.  Bring your kids, bring your parents.  Only have a little bit of time?  Join us anyway.

Where?  If you want to GPS an address, 2226 Lawndale, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 is the home of a friend who lives across the street from the park.  The Frances Slocum Neighborhood is named after a former elementary school that used to serve the 1000 or so families in the neighborhood.  If you know Fort Wayne, the Frances Slocum Neighborhood official borders are East State on the south, Vance on the north, Hobson on the east and the west border  is a couple blocks from North Anthony.

Why?  This is one of four events that the Frances Slocum Neighborhood Outreach Team from Holy Cross Lutheran does each year.  In 2013, we started this team as a way to make a positive impact in a portion of the 46805 zip code.  As Christians, we want to demonstrate friendliness, and neighborliness in a manner that is action oriented an impactful.  The other four events include Winter Christmas Caroling in December, the Great American Clean Up in May, and a Summer Carnival, all free.

I lead this group, so reach out to me if you have any questions, or if you know of an address in the Frances Slocum Neighborhood that needs raked due to homeowners being elderly or handicapped.

Ever since 2003 I have been involved in various volunteer activities.  I served for 7 years on the Advertising Federation Board of Directors, I have been on a number of marketing advisory teams for non-profits and these days, this outreach program has been my major volunteer activity.  Join me, won’t you?