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Grab your gloves and get ready to make a big impact one scoop at a time! Kids and their caregivers will work together to spread mulch and help refresh the playground at Our Next Generation (ONG), creating a safer, cleaner, and more welcoming space for children to play just in time for their all-day summer program.
Last summer, after dropping off school supplies, KIC families had the opportunity to play with ONG kids on their playground. We headed home with our feet covered in dirt and dust. All of the playground wood chips have disintegrated. It is time for a playground power-up!
Activities
We will work together to move 20 yards of mulch from the parking lot to the playground right behind the building. Many hands, shovels and wheelbarrows make light work! ONG kids and families will also be invited to help.
Impact
This hands-on service project is a fun way for families to roll up their sleeves, work as a team, and see how small acts of kindness can strengthen a community. Together, we’ll help prepare the playground for a season of laughter, friendship, and play!
When & Where
Monday, June 22 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Our Next Generation
3421 W Lisbon Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208
Registration Information
Participant Cap: 40
Age: All are welcome to help however they can.
Cost: Free
Materials: Please bring a wheelbarrow, shovels, metal rakes and garden gloves if you have them. Dress for the weather and in clothes you don’t care about.
Questions: Please contact erin@kicmke.org with any questions. We will send you an email to confirm registration and homeowner contact information before the event.
Cancellations: We count on our registered volunteers to make these projects come to life. However, we understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you can no longer participate, please email erin@kicmke.org ASAP so we can fill your spot.
Our Partner
Our Next Generation’s mission is to serve the children of their neighborhood with programs focused on improving educational outcomes and life skills. Located in one of Milwaukee’s poorest neighborhoods, their organization provides after-school and summer academic enrichment and personal development programs for more than 1,000 youth and their families. For more information about Our Next Generation, please visit their website at https://ongkids.org.