News Reports for Day of Service 2011

Below are news media reports from across the Southeastern United States about the Day of Service.

South Charlotte Weekly

Charlotte, North Carolina

More than 600 volunteers came together this weekend to collect and sort nearly 20,000 pounds of non-perishable food for Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina and other local food banks.
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South Charlotte Weekly

Charlotte, North Carolina

Posted by CW Editor on April 26, 2012 in News by Ciera Choate The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is in the middle of a huge food drive to help the hungry in the Charlotte area. Volunteers will collect food this weekend for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Photo courtesy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Lisa Tousa knows what it means to give back to the community. A 19-year member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Tousa was raised by her grandmother who instilled in Tousa the idea to give back to others without personal reward.
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The Hanahan, Goose Creek & North Charleston News

Goose Creek, SC

Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler signed a proclamation declaring April 28 "Day of Service" in the City of Goose Creek. The "Day of Service" is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in cooperation with other religious and humanitarian organizations.
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Summerville Journal Scene

Summerville, SC

Nearly 300 volunteers will participate in service projects throughout Summerville on Saturday, April 21. Volunteers will attend a brief kick-off ceremony at Azalea Park at 8 a.m. before fanning out to 28 projects. Mayor Bill Collins will host the kick-off breakfast. He will be joined by other founding partners of Summerville Cares Day of Service and representatives of volunteer organizations and sponsors of the ambitious service activities. Volunteer organizations include Summerville High School ROTC, Boy Scout Troop 750 of St. Paul’s Church, Summerville and Oakbrook congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Palmetto Land Baptist Church, North Charleston Crisis Ministry, and volunteer employees of Humana, Home Depot and Summerville City.
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Summerville Patch

Summerville, SC

Summerville citizens, business and civic organizations, faith groups, and Mayor Bill Collins are linking arms in an organized effort to improve the community and serve those in need. Summerville Cares Day of Service will kick off on April 21, 8 a.m. at Azalea Park and volunteers will fan out to complete service projects until noon. Logon scdayofservice.org to volunteer and follow progress of this exciting event. Over 300 residents have signed up already to tackle 28 projects on April 21, 2012 in a volunteerism effort of unprecedented scope in Summerville. The projects range from installing a roof and stabilizing a pond bank at Eagle Harbor Boys Ranch to painting facilities and re-landscaping the Francis Willis SPCA, the shelter that protects animals. Food drives will be conducted for Palmetto House and SPCA. Volunteers will refresh the landscape and re-finish the theater stage at Summerville high School, landscape the County of Dorchester Library, conduct a blood drive with American Red Cross, and provide breakfast for volunteers in a kickoff ceremony at Azalea Park at 8 a.m. April 21. These and other projects are intended to improve the community and help those in need in this difficulty economic climate.
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Summerville Patch

Summerville,

Summerville Mayor Bill Collins, joined by other community leaders in Town Hall, signed a proclamation declaring April 21 Summerville Cares Day of Service. The kickoff is scheduled for 8 a.m. on April 21 at Azalea Park. Volunteers will then fan out to nearly 30 community-improvement projects throughout Summerville. The mayor encouraged additional residents and sponsors to volunteer on the program’s website: scdayofservice.org. "One of my goals is to tap into the spirit of volunteerism of our residents, many of whom see peopleand non-profit organizations struggling in this difficult economic climate. We are linking arms with businesses, schools, churches and citizens in this unprecedented effort of volunteerism," Collins said. "I am impressed by the number of volunteers signed up already and by the response of sponsors in the community tosupport the volunteers as they tackle projects throughout Summerville. There is room for many morevolunteers, and I urge all who can to join us in improving our community and lifting the spirits of all who participate." Participants in the April 9 ceremony included other founding members of the annual event: Rita Berry, CEO of Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce; Joe Pye, Superintendent of Dorchester School District Two; E. Les Cooper, President of the 10 Lowcountry Congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; and Larry Weatherford of The Weatherford Financial Group.
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Summerville Journal Scene

Summerville, SC

Summerville Cares Day of Service 2012 will be held Sat. April 21. Mayor Collins will start off the event in Azalea Park and then volunteers will disperse to various projects throughout the town. Volunteers’ time and skills are needed. Your gift can be as big or as large as your resources allow. * A can of food, (Palmetto House, Help of Summerville, or SPCA) • An hour of your time working on projects. • Leadership skills prior to the Day of Service to help organize people into action • Sponsorship - no amount ill be turned down. Whatever you choose, please consider joining our town for Summerville Cares Day of Service. Summerville is a wonderful place to live. When we reach out and help one another it comes a better place. Everyone is invited to come join the fun. Bring your family, your friends, your groups, or your service clubs. More information can be found at www.scdayofservice. org.
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Summerville Patch

Summerville, SC

Over 300 residents have signed up to tackle 28 projects on April 21, 2012 in a volunteerism effort of unprecedented scope in Summerville. Summerville Mayor, Bill Collins, will set the stage for the Summerville Cares Day of Service by issuing a proclamation during a brief ceremony that will include the other founding partners of this ambitious community-wide program of service. Projects range from installing a roof and stabilizing a pond bank at Eagle Harbor Boys Ranch to painting facilities and re-landscaping Francis Willis SPCA. Food drives will be conducted for Palmetto House and SPCA. Volunteers will refresh the landscape and re-finish the theater stage at Summerville high School, landscape the County of Dorchester Library, conduct a blood drive with American Red Cross, and more.
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Goose Creek Gazette

Goose Creek, SC

Over 110 people volunteered for their community on April 28, the date that was proclaimed an official “Day of Service” by Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler. The day was organized by the Goose Creek area congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – commonly called the Mormons – and it provided much-needed assistance to the local community.Three separate projects encompassed the event: landscaping at Foster Creek Park, painting at the South Berkeley Senior Center, and befriending seniors at the Pinewood House Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Care Center.
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Post & Courier

Charleston

Every week, I hunt for community events that can be duplicated in other areas, and highlight those great ideas for a neighborhood or a small area. I’m hoping that people will see an event they think fits their neighborhood and do something similar. Of course, there is no better event than a town such as Summerville coming together to help those close to home. On Monday, Mayor Bill Collins put his stamp on the “Summerville Cares Day of Service” projects that will happen April 21. As of this week, more than 300 residents have signed up to work on 28 projects, including installation of a roof at Eagle Harbor Boys Ranch, painting facilities and relandscaping the Frances Willis SPCA, conducting food drives for Palmetto House and the SPCA, refinishing the theater stage at Summerville High School and landscaping the Seago Library.
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News Reports for Day of Service 2010

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The Sun-Sentinel

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Students at Sunset Lakes Elementary School in Miramar now have access to a real-life science lab, right outside their classroom doors. Adam Fabiano, 17, of Miramar, spearheaded the recent building of a butterfly garden at the school for his Eagle Scout project. A service project is one of the requirements for the Eagle Scout ranking, the Boy Scouts of America's highest achievement.
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The Miami Herald

Miami, Florida

If idle hands are the devil's workshop, then Shirley Branca Park was filled with angels during a recent beautification project worked by nearly 150 members of nine Miramar churches. ``Forever now we have more than a park, we have a special spiritual place to come because of your good work,'' said Miramar City Commissioner Troy Samuels while thanking the battalion of volunteers May 1 at the park on Wildcat Way near Miramar Parkway.
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The Miami Herald

Miami, Florida

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints held its second annual Day of Service on April 24, bringing together more than 2,000 volunteers to landscape and clean areas in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, including Comstock Elementary School in Allapattah. Teams of volunteers gave the school a colorful new look, planting marigolds, purple Petunias, yellow daisies and other flowers. ``We are all responsible for our community,'' said Comstock Principal Deborah Wilson. ``So to have entities like this come and volunteer their time and effort to the school is vital. We can't always set aside money to buy flowers. It's not at the top of the list. But this is so important. When the parents see it, they love it, and it's very welcoming for the students.''
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Examiner.com Orlando

Online publication

Giving Service, good for the body and soul

By Tracey Planinz, May 1, 1:12 PM

Orlando Alternative Medicine Examiner

Does volunteer work have benefits beyond just lending a helping hand in the community? That was the question posed by blogger Robert Rosenthal in a recent post from April 16, 2010. He referred to a survey conducted by one national health insurance company, United Healthcare, which found the majority of the those who volunteer on a regular basis report better health.

........However, patients need not wait for the doctor to write a prescription for volunteer work to enjoy the benefits of giving service. Just last weekend The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, working with other community groups, sponsored the "Day of Service" on Saturday, April 24th.........
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Bristol Tennesse

Volunteers spruce up YMCA center, Sugar Hollow Park
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Church News

Salt Lake City, Utah

Do more to follow in the Savior's footsteps. That's essentially the guidance Elder M. Anthony Burns received from the Quorum of the Twelve in 2009 after it evaluated the North America Southeast Area's first foray into an area-wide day of service.
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Meridian Magazine

on-line magazine

Over a thousand volunteers with helping hands took to their South Florida streets and neighborhoods to provide both relief and service to private and public sectors in their communities on Saturday, April 24, 2010. From making repairs to homes of the elderly and needy families in West Palm Beach, to assisting the homeless in Ft. Lauderdale, to beautifying neighborhoods and parks in Miami, volunteers both young and old were eager to help those in need during a time where economic hardships have fallen upon many families and local agencies.
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The Sun-Sentinel

Miramar, Florida

Haitian earthquake relief efforts were the topic of a recent community meeting in Miramar. The meeting was hosted at the Miramar Multi-Service Complex by City Commissioner Troy Samuels. The situation in Haiti had a personal touch for Samuels, who spent two years in the country as a missionary and worked as a Creole interpreter in college. "I was shocked by the news and concerned about the people in Haiti," Samuels said of the Jan. 12 earthquake. "I knew they lived under difficult circumstances and that this would make it worse."
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The Miami Herald

Miami

An upcoming community service project will beautify a Miramar park. The Joining Hands in a Day of Service event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon May 1 at Shirley Branca Park, 6900 Miramar Pkwy. The event, which is being organized in conjunction with area houses of worship, sprang out of a luncheon with local religious leaders, Vice Mayor Troy Samuels said.
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CNN ireport

South Florida

Hundreds of volunteers with helping hands took to their South Florida streets and neighborhoods to provide both relief and service to private and public sectors in their communities on Saturday, April 24, 2010. From assisting the homeless in Ft. Lauderdale to beautifying neighborhoods and parks in Miami, volunteers both young and old were eager to help those in need during a time where economic hardships have fallen upon many families and local agencies.
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