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 Link, Page 27

Cheraw, South Carolina

Local Churches and organizations are joining hands and linking arms with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in sponsoring a second annual clean-up day at the Foundry Hill Cemetary.
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The Huntsville Times

Huntsville, AL

Mormons offering free seminars to the public The second annual Disaster & Family Preparedness Seminar, scheduled for April 17, 9 a.m. until 2:45 p.m., was on his mind when John Nolan saw a man walking dogs in his neighborhood. "My mind leapt immediately to his taking care of his food storage," said Nolan, who is the volunteer communications coordinator for the local churches of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. "The people from The Ark will be there to talk about such things." Hardly any aspect of disaster preparedness, including caring for one's pets in an emergency, will be left out of the free community seminar.
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Gwinnett Daily Post

Lawrenceville, GA

LDS Church hosts Running from Hunger With hunger problems in the United States at a 14-year high, the Lilburn Georgia Stake, a group of 13 congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale counties, has planned an event to help restock the shelves of local food pantries. The LDS church is partnering with other community organizations to host Running from Hunger, a 5K family fun run/walk and food drive, on April 24 at Tribble Mill Park in Lawrenceville. Before the race, local church units will also hold community food drives. In lieu of an entry free, individual participants are asked to donate 10 cans of nonperishable food items and families are asked to donate 40 cans. About 600 participants are expected for the event. All food collected will be given to local food banks for distribution directly to families in the communities who need it most. This event is part of the second annual Day of Service in Georgia, which is the largest statewide outreach of community service to date. Georgia is one of 12 Southeastern states involved in this year’s Day of Service. The efforts are being spearheaded by local LDS congregations from Texas to Georgia and from Virginia to Florida.
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Hometown News

Brevard County

Volunteers needed to 'Rebuild & Renew' Brevard

One thousand hands are better than two.

This idea served as the inspiration for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to create the Helping Hands and Linking Arms Day of Service.

After much success last year, the Cocoa Florida stake of the church, alongside other faith-based organizations, service groups and civic leaders, will once again host the April 24 event in various locations throughout the county.

Volunteer teams are currently being formed to spend the day working on several large- and small-scale projects to benefit local organizations that cannot afford their necessary repairs.
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The chattanoogan.com

Chattanooga

East Chattanooga Community Service Day Is April 24 posted March 25, 2010 East Chattanooga Weed and Seed and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will partner with community members on April 24, in the neighborhoods of East Chattanooga for a community clean-up and revitalization project. Some of the buildings being affected include Friendship Haven Nursing Home, Orchard Knob Middle School, as well as various churches and homes in the area. James Moreland, community organizer, said, “The details are being finalized now and we feel a lot of very meaningful service will be performed this day.” Over 1600 volunteers are expected to lend a hand, as part of the second annual Day of Service for 11 states in the Southeast for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Its goal is to strengthen local communities with meaningful service projects that will help those in need, beautify communities, build friendships and bolster the spirits of those who serve and those who are recipients of the services. Last year’s inaugural Day of Service yielded over 47,700 volunteers with over 223,000 man hours donated. Community partners include a myriad of local organizations like Pepsi, Hungry Howie’s Pizza, Kenco Warehousing, and many others.
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WAVE3 Television

Louisville Kentucky

The earthquake after-effects and local disasters were tied together for this story on THE Louisville Emergency Preparedness Fair. Both the Louisville mayor Jerry Abramson and Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear issued proclamations. The article also referenced the three local FEMA declared disasters which struck this area over the last 2 years. video of the event from WAVE3 Television can be found here: http://tiny.cc/so3ll
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Texarkana Gazette

Texarkana, TX

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is looking for “Helping Hands and Linking Arms” to join them in a Day of Service on May 1 in Texarkana. Volunteers are needed on both sides of the state line to help with such service projects as assisting Harvest Texarkana and repainting and revitalizing homes of the elderly and disabled in the Rose Hill neighborhood.
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Hattisburgamerican.com

Hattisburg, Mississippi

As a token of service to their community, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plan to tidy the county's neglected resting places on April 24.
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The Chattanoogan.com

Chattanooga, TN

East Chattanooga Weed and Seed, Chattanooga Eastside Taskforce and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, along with many other faith-based and community organizations, are linking arms on Saturday, April 24, for a Day of Service in the East Chattanooga community. The day will begin with registration behind Parkridge Medical Center at 8 a.m. and culminate with closing ceremonies at approximately 3 p.m. Service projects will be available for all ages and skill levels and include landscaping, graffiti eradication, collecting of supplies, as well as painting and sprucing up local daycares, nursing homes and public schools.
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CBS4.com

Miami, FL

Sunday will be a day of prayers and pitching in as South Floridians come together to remember those who died in a massive earthquake in Haiti last week and raise money and supplies for those who survived.
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