This will be the third year that ABC of Western Washington is cooperating with the National Association of Office & Industrial Properties (NAIOP) on their Community Enhancement Day. The event is Saturday, September 20th and the project chosen for this year is Camp Long, a Seattle Parks Department facility in West Seattle. The 50+ acre park is a forested oasis in the city. Nearly all of the work will be outdoors, rehabbing and improving paths, trails, bunk houses, etc.
The ABC staff has taken charge of registration and food service for the volunteers who we hope will show up in record numbers. The scope of work on this site is far beyond the meager budget of the parks department, so more volunteers than ever are needed (we’re hoping for 500+) and are putting the call for help out to our members.
We are inviting ABC members and their employees and families to show up, to make a difference in the community. It is a great way to spend a few quality hours with your kids and/or employees. NAIOP is also looking for cash or in-kind donations to help defray the cost of materials, food, etc. Contact
Victoria Klyce at (800) 640-7789 if you want to donate. ABC is a major sponsor.
“ABC has always taken on a community service project, and by combining our efforts with NAIOP we can cut down on administration and planning and concentrate on just doing the work that needs to get done,” explained President
Kathleen Garrity.
So, put September 20th on your calendar. No need to pre-register, you can just show up ready to work at 7:30 am. Please wear jeans or other comfortable but tough pants, and a long-sleeve shirt. Dressing in layers is recommended. We will provide work gloves, t-shirts, hats, safety gear, water and other drinks, a light breakfast in the morning and a hearty barbeque lunch to end the day.