“Dear PoPville,
The installation of a new playground (teen adventure park and dog park) being built in Parkside (Ward 7) is next month.
The playground is in partnership with the non-profit Kaboom! and also part of a Community Benefits Agreement I negotiated with developers. The build will take place from 12/7-9.
Who: A total of approximately 200 volunteers from CityInterests Development Partners, KABOOM!, and the Parkside community. Volunteers will be supervised by professional playground installers.
Work is available for volunteers of all levels of skill and ability. Sample activities include: assembling play equipment, mixing concrete, and moving mulch.
**Please note – All youth under the legal working age for this state will not be able to participate.**
This Program is being funded, partially or fully, through the District of Columbia Executive Office of the Mayor – Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development.
When: Wednesday, December 7-Friday, December 9
9:00AM-4:00PM
Where: 685 Kenilworth Terrace NE, Washington, DC 20019
What’s Provided: Lunch, snacks, and bottled water will be provided. Gloves and other safety materials will be provided for the projects that require them.”
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