Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, is calling for individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations to volunteer to assist the upcoming cleanup effort being organized by Fifth Street Baptist Church.
RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
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PUBLIC INFORMATION NEWS ADVISORY
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, 15 April 2010
Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson calls for volunteers to assist with Community Spring Cleanup
All Gateway 6th District citizens are invited and encouraged to attend
WHAT Richmond City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, Gateway 6th District, is calling for individuals, community groups, businesses, families, friends, neighbors, and organizations to volunteer to assist the upcoming cleanup effort being organized by Fifth Street Baptist Church.
The cleanup will include the areas of 2nd, 3rd and 4th Avenues including alleys from Brookland Park Boulevard to Magnolia Street.
Volunteers are reminded to please wear layered clothing, sturdy shoes and work gloves and please be courteous to residents when walking through the neighborhood. Trash bags and refreshments will be provided free.
WHEN Saturday, 24 April 2010
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE Meet-up is at noon at the
Fifth Street Baptist Church Grace Center, 1302 Victor Street, Richmond
The cleanup will conclude at Boaz & Ruth, at 3030 Medowbridge Road for refreshments
WHO The Honorable Ellen F. Robertson, Councilwoman, Richmond City Council, Gateway 6th District; Fifth Street Baptist Church; Boaz & Ruth
CONTACT For volunteer signup and more information, please contact Craig L. Watson, Chief Business Administrator, Fifth Street Baptist Church, at 804.502.1828 (mobile) or 321-5115 (office tel)
BACKGROUND __________________________________________________________________________
Fifth Street Baptist Church is located at 2800 Third Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23222
www.5street.org (website)
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Steven R. Skinner, APR
Council Public Information Manager
Office of the Chief of Staff
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