Teens of Prince George's County Help the Homeless

From Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation:

With the holidays coming, local families have a chance to embrace the spirit of the season thanks to the ‘Teens & Jeans for the Homeless’ program. The program asks residents to give back to their communities by taking action against homelessness. From Tuesday, November 1 through Thursday, November 17, local families are encouraged to donate clean, gently worn jeans of all sizes to any Department of Parks and Recreation community center. Donated jeans will be given out to service organizations and shelters throughout the area.

Donations can also be dropped off at the ‘Teens & Jeans Walk-a-thon’ November 19th. The 5K Walk-a-thon is a free family friendly event that features activities, live entertainment, and refreshments. Families interested in participating in the Walk-a-thon can pre-register online or register the day of the event on site at 10 a.m.

Teens looking to earn student service learning hours by folding, sorting, and packing the jeans must pre-register for the event online.

What: Teens & Jeans Walk-a-thon
When: Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 11 AM – 1 PM
Where: Bladensburg Waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis Rd., Bladensburg MD 20710

In an effort to reduce waste and promote conservation, water stations will be provided at the Walk-a-thon – but single use plastic bottles will not be available.

For more on the Department of Parks and Recreation, visit www.pgparks.com and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities in all programs and services.

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