2013
Serve the City | Dunlap Elementary School
City Life, Event, Serve the City
On Saturday July 20th from 9:30am to 2pm, Downtown Cornerstone Church will be partnering with Dunlap Elementary School in Rainier Valley to help with some much needed maintenance, groundskeeping, and cleaning around the school in preparation for the coming school year.
Why are we volunteering in this way?
- The Seattle School District has only 5 groundskeepers to maintain 34 schools in the South Seattle district. This leaves many of the schools without adequate funding and manpower to maintain the properties. As such, these schools heavily rely on volunteer efforts to come alongside and help maintain their properties and facilities.
- Dunlap Elementary is one of the most culturally diverse and impoverished elementary schools in our region, serving subsidized or free lunches for over 85% of the students.
- As a church, we believe that we’ve been infinitely loved and served by God, through the person and work of Jesus. Because of that, we believe that the good news of the Gospel is not only shared in word, but demonstrated in deed. Serving is not just “giving back” but a tangible expression of the Gospel of Jesus Christ – serving as we’ve been served, in Christ.
What we will do:
- Weeding and mulching all of the grounds
- Removal of bushes
- Refreshing paint on all railings
- Refresh striping lines on parking lot
- Applying sealant to mural(s)
- Painting curb lines in bus zone and fire lanes
- Deep cleaning of hallways and cafeteria tables
Who should join us?
Everyone. Whether you are single, married, wanting to bring a friend or the whole family, there’s something for everyone to do!
Are there any needs besides showing up?
Yes. We need team captains who can help keep groups of 5-20 busy, and be a point person for your team. Please indicate on the form below if you are interested in being a team captain!
How many people are needed?
Seattle schools will take as many volunteers as we can provide, and we are shooting to have over 150 Volunteers.
How do I sign up?
Register HERE and share this link with friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers!
Where should I go when I get there?
We will meet in the school parking lot at 9:30 to break into teams and be assigned tasks.
What should I wear?
Plan to wear grubby clothes that can get dirty, or you don’t mind getting paint on. Cloth work gloves will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own work gloves if you prefer.
What if it rains?
Bring a rain coat! Rain or shine, we’ll be there.
How do I get there?
By Light Rail: Take the Link Light Rail to the Rainier Beach Station. Walk 2 blocks north to S. Cloverdale St. Walk East on S. Cloverdale for 4 blocks. Dunlap Elementary will be on your right. (Approximately 10 min walk from light rail station)
- By Bus: The Number 7 Bus stops at Rainier Ave and S. Cloverdale Ave. Walk 4 blocks west on S Cloverdale till you reach Dunlap Elementary.
- By Car: The School is located at: 4525 S. Cloverdale Seattle, WA 98118 Limited parking is available in the school parking lot, but there’s ample street parking on S. Cloverdale St.
Questions?
Email for any additional questions!