Event Overview

Fairmount Park Day

Sponsored by Greater Philadelphia Cares: a Hands On Network Affiliate

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Thanks to the increased spirit of volunteerism, Philadelphia’s parks are more than 3,500 hours greener.

A few cloudy skies weren’t enough to keep the volunteers away from this annual event! On May 16th, over 1,500 community action volunteers from corporations, schools and community members spent their Saturday morning weeding, planting & painting at over 40 parks and recreation centers across the city as part of the 14th annual Fairmount Park Day.

From Wingohocking Park in the north to Morris Park in the west, volunteers battled invasive weeds and vines, painted benches, planted trees, and picked up trash, beautifying the public spaces local residents all know and love so well.

A heartfelt thank you has gone out to the volunteers who enabled the Philadelphia Cares organization to focus on the tremendous asset and resource that all residents share in Fairmount Park and have helped to expand community support for the parks. Not only did they accomplish much needed restoration, but they showed that Philadelphia really does care about its green space.
 
Greater Philadelphia Cares supports the creation of vibrant communities by motivating people to volunteer their time, talents, and resources. They provide a clear path to service for all, enhancing the impact of non-profit agencies throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. They uncover and detail best practices, and equip volunteers with education and tools to promote tangible outcomes.

An award-winning nonprofit, Greater Philadelphia Cares is committed to empowering individuals to realize their ability to contribute to the community in meaningful ways. By providing a variety of flexible,tangible volunteer opportunities, Greater Philadelphia Cares is continuously enhancing the ability for volunteers to serve the community. From teaching children to read to preparing meals for people living with HIV/AIDS, Greater Philadelphia Cares is proving that volunteer action is the powerful force for creating change. Those in need, as well as those volunteering, are able to gain a sense of fulfillment and inclusion as all residents work together to unite and improve our community.

Since its inception, Greater Philadelphia Cares volunteers have contributed over
1,255,000 hours of volunteer service to the region. Within the past year, Greater Philadelphia Cares volunteers completed 155,000 hours of volunteer service throughout the Greater Philadelphia area.

Greater Philadelphia Cares is proud to be an affiliate of the Hands On Network, a growing network of more than one million volunteers changing communities inside and outside of the United States. Hands On Network is currently made up of over 50 national and international volunteer organizations that act as entrepreneurial civic action centers.

Supporting events such as Fairmount Park Day is a key objective of the Aquafina community action program which offers a range of resources to organizers of green community efforts.

For more information on Greater Philadelphia Cares, please visit the link below:

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