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JOIN A PROJECT TODAY!Parish Proud Day
Our Project Needs:
800 Volunteers
$10000 In Donations
15 Sponsor(s)
Date & Time:
Event Begins at 9:00AM on 9/16/2023
Check In Starts at 7:00AM
Project Overview
Every year, Parish Proud selects a location to transform in two hours with the help of volunteers who share our vision. This year, our focus is on Downtown Lafayette, a vibrant and diverse area that deserves our attention and care. We have identified five areas where we can make a difference: Parc Sans Souci, Parc Lafayette, Parc International, the Children's Museum, The Science Museum and Jefferson Street. Our volunteers will work on various projects, such as landscaping, painting, mural creation, litter pick up, graffiti removal and more. These projects will enhance the appearance and functionality of these spaces for everyone to enjoy. If you want to join us in this effort, sign up today and be part of creating a more beautiful downtown for us to live, work and play. Come show us how YOU are Parish Proud!
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“It’s a cross between the Amazing Race and Fixer Upper
-Michael Jannise, Jr. – Parish Proud Champion
WHAT IS PARISH PROUD DAY?
Each year on National Clean-Up Day, Parish Proud celebrates Acadiana by picking a spot and transforming it for the good of the community. This year we are happy to choose Downtown Lafayette as our 2023 location. Working outwards from Park Sans Souci. Join us for painting, mulching and planting in our urban core – brightening our shared community space. Sign up today and secure your place in creating a better Acadiana for all of us to live, work and play in. Want to do more? We are actively looking for sponsors to help make this day one to remember!
WHAT HAPPENS ON PARISH PROUD DAY?
On Parish Proud Day volunteers are invited to participate in various projects that improve the appearance and quality of the place or space chosen for the day. Projects include things like painting, mulching, planting, and weeding, pressure washing, graffiti and litter removal, mural installation, creative placemaking, general landscaping and beautification.
WHAT IS THE GOAL?
Parish Proud Day is a volunteer initiative that aims to complete all the tasks in the designated area within two hours. Volunteers collaborate and support each other to create momentum as the project progresses. Each volunteer has a specific task that can be done in a short time. However, when they finish their task, they join other volunteers to help them with theirs. This way, the number of volunteers working on a task increases and the project moves faster, building momentum towards the finish line. The result is a remarkable transformation of the entire area in less than two hours.
NOT SURE IF PARISH PROUD DAY IS FOR YOU?
Have no fear! Whether you are an expert or a beginner, you will find a project that suits your skills and interests. You can choose how much time you want to dedicate, from 5 minutes to 2 hours. Every contribution counts and in the end you will have made a positive impact in your community.
IS IT FAMILY FRIENDLY?
ABSOLUTELY! Parish Proud Day, a fun and safe event for the whole family. We have security and medical services on site, as well as free snacks and drinks to keep you energized and refreshed throughout the event. As a token of our appreciation, you will also receive a free volunteer t-shirt and a SWAG bag after the event, courtesy of Parish Proud and our generous sponsors.
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