On Monday afternoon, CBO Specialist Adam
Rawlings supervised the crew as they spread wood chips for walking trails in a
section of Beaver Pond Park bordered by Sherman Parkway, commonly known as
“Sherman Forest.” In doing so, the students chipped into ongoing efforts that
have transformed this park space over the last few years, thanks to the joint
effort of NHS of New Haven, Urban Resources Initiative, the New HavenDepartment of Parks and Recreation, and the Friends of Beaver Pond Park.
After Tuesday’s snowstorm brought Greater New Haven to a
standstill, the students returned on Wednesday and contributed to snow removal
efforts in the Newhallville neighborhood. Elias Estabrook, AmeriCorps
VISTA and Residential Engagement Specialist, coordinated the crew as they
joined ten employees of EMERGE CT, Inc. to clear snow and ice from the
sidewalks around NHS-owned vacant properties (in NHS’ portfolio for future
development). In the afternoon, Adam and Elias led the students in freeing the
sidewalk around the Ivy Street Community Garden, a resident-run garden
routinely supported by NHS.
On Thursday, the students got a break from the cold and
assisted staff of the CBO department and
HomeOwnership Center by preparing attendees’ handouts for upcoming classes. By
devising a coordinated “assembly line,” they printed, stapled, hole-punched and
compiled the materials in record time.
Over the course of the week, the four volunteers gave a
boost to all three NHS’ departments and witnessed the breadth of our
organization’s programs. We greatly appreciate their service.
If you or your organization is looking to volunteer with NHS
of New Haven, visit our website
and submit a volunteer application.
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