August 2020
VU’s August Event – Trivia for Thread
Online trivia to benefit Thread We're partnering with the 🌎 WORLD FAMOUS Walsh Trivia 🌎 to raise funds for 💛 Thread 💛, one of Baltimore's game-changing nonprofits that's "creating a new social fabric" that works with young people facing the most significant opportunity and achievement gaps.So, join us for our August #SecondSaturday for an uber-competitive (or just regular competitive, who knows?!) online trivia game - and all proceeds raised will go directly to Thread to support their amazing work in Baltimore City. Also, for those of you (everyone?) getting a little anxious…
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VU September Event – Various Partners
In-person and virtual options for this #SecondSaturday! September brings cooler temps, pumpkin spice everything and five voluntbeering opportunties for you to choose from.This month we are partnering with several fantastic organizations to bring you both in-person and virtual options. 10 volunteers will be meeting up at ToolBank for gardening and outdoor work in Pigtown.10 volunteers with be working with Black Yield Institute at Cherry Hill Urban Garden15 volunteers will head to Canton to help Waterfront Partnership weed and mulch the…
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VU October Event – District 7 & 11 Beautification
District 7 & 11 Beautification For our October event we are heading to Districts 7 & 11 in Druid Heights for some clean-up and beautification work! The three location options are listed below - we'd love for our volunteers to arrive & park at the location you sign-up for. Please also bring your own masks, water bottles, and sunscreen (if needed)!Site 1: Druid Heights Community Development Corporation (CDC) (2140 McCulloh Street, Baltimore, MD 21217)Volunteers will be assisting with the Druid…
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VU November Event – Hamilton-Lauraville Main Street
General clean-up of Hamilton-Lauraville Main Street, winter planting & holiday decorating. This month we will be partnering with Hamilton-Lauraville Main Street for clean up, winter planting and holiday decorating! There are four different groups to choose from:Harford Road Group 1: Weed & planting Sedum in designated tree pits on 4900-5000 blocks, trash pick-up (25 volunteers)Harford Road Group 2: Weed & planting Sedum in designated tree pits on 5400-5500 blocks, trash pick-up, & hang holiday wreaths (25 volunteers)Harford Road Group 3:…
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VU December Event – In Person & Virtual
December's Second Saturday with City Ranch, Maryland Food Bank, Kennedy Krieger Institute and Meals on Wheels For December's Second Saturday we have two event options, one in-person with City Ranch and one virtual with the Maryland Food Bank, Kennedy Krieger Institute and Meals on Wheels.At City Ranch (7613 Dogwood Road, Windsor Mill MD 21244) 25 volunteers will be clearing the trails for school students to ride horses during this time of Covid-19. Volunteers need to wear jeans and close toe…
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November #SecondSaturday Details
For November's #SecondSaturday we will be partnering with Baltimore Tree Trust and Midtown Community Benefits District to do some tree planting and beautification in the area near North Avenue and W Mt. Royal Avenue. When: Saturday 11/13/21 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Where: We'll be meeting at the MICA Gateway building - 1601 W Mt Royal Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217. Parking: Street parking. What: We'll be planting trees, weeding, and removing various invasive species in the area so please be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't…
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December’s Event Details!
For 2021's final #SecondSaturday we will be dividing and conquering and will be volunteering at two locations -- Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland AND Peabody Heights Brewery -- to help out multiple Baltimore organizations and spread the VU love to benefit as many of our neighbors as possible. Meals on Wheels: Volunteers here will be helping the Meals on Wheels team prepare and pack meals for their clients in the area. This time of year they always need extra hands to help prepare meals to…
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January 2022’s #SecondSaturday!
For January's event we're so excited to be working with the team at Second Chance, Inc. again! Second Chance is an incredible organization that gives not only salvaged materials a second chance, but also people -- with the revenue generated from the items they collect, restore, and prepare for sale they assist Baltimoreans with various employment obstacles by helping them with a second chance at learning skills, training, and workplace development that will enable them to live a fulfilling, productive life. Here…
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