Next up: Habitat Build and 9/11 Day of Service

USM is on the punch list for a Habitat for Humanity construction work day on Friday, September 10th!  Partnering with families who contribute their own "sweat equity," Habitat helps to provide safe, affordable homes for families in Maine.  No previous experience or training/expertise is needed; only your willingness to show up in work clothes and shoes, bring your own lunch and plenty of water, work from 9 to 3,  and your desire to help eliminate below-standard housing in Maine.  FMI or to sign up:  community@usm.maine.edu

 

Saturday, September 11th, observe the anniversary with a 9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance.   In April 2009, President Obama signed legislation establishing September 11th as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. The hope is that citizens will pledge to do at least one good deed during the week of 9/11. In this way, we honor those who so tragically passed while reaffirming our shared lives as a community. In partnership with the City of Portland and Portland Hour Exchange, activities will include celebration with food and music at the bandstand followed by cleaning up the park and painting city trash receptacles.  Dress in comfortable work clothes and bring gloves if desired. Hour Exchange Portland members will provide refreshments and entertainment for participants starting at 1:30 with a few words of remembrance.   FMI or to sign up:  community@usm.maine.edu

 

 

 

 

Andrea Thompson McCall, Director

   - Community Service Learning

   - Interfaith Chaplaincy

University of Southern Maine

P.O. Box 9300

Portland, ME 04104-9300

 

Phone 207-228-8284

FAX 207-228-8403