January 14, 2012  – MLK Day of Service in Plano

Collin College students partnered with the City of Plano’s volunteer program to join with millions of Americans in service projects, reflecting and acting upon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s words and life. Collin volunteers helped at City Animal Shelter and Schimelpfenig Library.  In addition, Hunters Glen Baptist Church sent over 40 high school students to serve in the Plano Community Garden and at Harrington Library.  Other service projects for MLK Day took place at Holifield Science Learning Center, Young Cemetery, City House and the Habitat ReStore. Thanks to all who came out to serve Plano!

 
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Plano will be hosting several exciting events this spring. A national Table Tennis Tournament will provide a variety of fun one-time activities for volunteers to help while having fun. The Learn2Live Green Event will offer a wide selection of environmental related one-time activities for groups and individuals. Upcoming concert series and community projects will bring people from the across the region to Plano! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get involved! To be notified about upcoming events send an email to VolunteersInPlano@plano.gov.      

There will also be an abundance of opportunities for volunteer groups to assist Plano residents through our Helping Partners Referral Service Program. Here we provide community organizations an opportunity to promote teamwork among members, improve their community, and enhance community relations. It brings together community groups with pre-approved residents in need of serve as a partner in neighborhood revitalization.

Program benefits include assisting residents in need, improving and preserving homes and neighborhoods, and repairing homes to meet City codes.  Click here for a program brochure.

Volunteers find these projects a highly rewarding experience,

"Our staff felt that this would be a great outreach activity to work in the community and demonstrate the dedication of our members to our local community."
- Alan Johnson, United Methodist Church.

Projects include: fence repair, yard work (includes trimming trees and bushes), trash removal, exterior painting, maintenance repairs and minor items.